Black Suits
How we'd wear it
Black, from desk to dance floor
A black suit is the closest thing to a sure bet. It flatters, it travels well and it forgives the odd coffee spill. We've gathered ours here so you can choose by occasion, not just colour.
For evenings, there's velvet: a gathered velvet kurta and an embroidered velvet dhoti-and-jacket set. Alongside sit Korean-fabric tops with keyhole necks, a bronze sequin kurta and georgette anarkalis with glass beads at the neck. For daytime, reach for cotton slub, linen or our Easy Addictive Travel Airflow sets, or a collared kurta with a fuchsia or gold point collar.
Black is the easiest base for accessories. Oxidised silver gives it an edge, while a gold choker or polki earrings make it formal. A pink or sunset-toned dupatta changes it completely, and a hand-block print takes it to a daytime pooja.
If black is your colour, build around it with our black sarees and black blouses. For evening sets in every shade, see our cocktail suits.
Good to know
Is it okay to wear black to an Indian wedding?
Many families are happy with black for the cocktail, sangeet or reception. Some prefer to avoid it for the main ceremony, so it's worth checking with your hosts.
Is velvet too warm for an evening function?
Velvet holds warmth, which makes it lovely for winter weddings and December evenings. If the weather is mild, our georgette and Korean-fabric sets feel lighter.
How do I add colour to an all-black outfit?
Use the dupatta, bold earrings or a contrast potli. Some of our sets already bring it in, with fuchsia collars or teal panels.