Onam Dress Code for Men [7 Easy to Wear Onam Styles]

Last Updated on 4 months by Maya Jayaram

Looking to celebrate this Onam in style? Want a super stylish ethnic dress code for men? With Onam comes the ultimate Mundu mania!

Though we had done a post on Men’s ethnic wear guide earlier and discussed briefly about Kerala men’s ethnic wear and Mundu, this post is exclusively dedicated to Men’s Onam fashion and styling as well as some amazing looks that men can easily and fashionably recreate this festive season. 

Men’s Ethnic Fashion

Keeping up with trends, without exception, men’s attires have evolved too. Shirts have been mostly replaced with kurtas in different fabrics like silk, cotton, linen, cotton silk, etc. of varying lengths (short & long ones), and various collar styles in beautiful shades.

All thanks to the wonderful actors and their movies, who have managed to influence the youth and take the Onam fashion scene by storm.

Who said the matching game is only for women?

For some time now, men have become quite attentive to matching their mundu kara (the borders) with the kurta/shirt. And today it’s not uncommon to see mundu in different colors too, like deep red, black, orange, etc.

And if you think intricate patterns and thread work are now not just exclusive and restricted to women, then you are totally missing out on the game. Today, more and more men are open to experimenting with designer wear!

Some styles for men to try this Onam

So here, we will be discussing a bit more about some very popular styles and outfits that men can try for this Onam.

STYLE 1: Ever green Style by Mamootty

The ever teen- Mamotty enchants this Onam with the most simple yet vibrant Onam look. The off-white kurta shirt with golden-kasavu mundu never fails to captivate envying eyes.

He has always been the man of change in Malayalis fashion world, with his white with white kurta set, he radiates the royal charm.

And no one can forget his iconic character in Malayalam movies, Kottayam Kunjachan, had charmed us with his simple and evergreen Kottayam achayan style. 

And if you would like to recreate the look, remember to choose a mundu with a subtle or neutral-colored kara (border) since the whole look is focused on a fully white/creme outfit. Pick a white or creme kurta (or jubba), ideally a long one with sleeves rolled up above the elbow. To complete the look, opt for black strapped sandals, a golden chain, and a silver strapped watch!You can substitute white or creme with ivory shade as well.

STYLE 2: Macho Style by Prithviraj

The pan Indian actor beams with hope with his new look in beige kurta set. The vibrant kurta with gleaming golden sequin work all over the top showcases simplicity in its highest charm.

And we could rewind to his  ‘kaduva’ look as the Young actor -Prithviraj has roared his way into the fashion game this festive season through his regal look.The golden border with a hint of black stripe gives the traditional kasavu dhoti a strong appeal for this onam. On the other side his attire in long kurtas in earthy and subtle shades paired with matching crisp white dhotis, are definitely a great option to recreate for any ethnic occasion, especially Onam.

STYLE 3: Jayasurya’s  resonating Onam looks

Be it movies or fashion, Jayasurya’s choice has always been one of the kind. The beige kurta top with tine embroidered dots matched with beige bordered mundu seems simple yet surely a change from the old school flavor.

Is it a voguish coincidence for an actor who ages like fine wine dresses up this Onam in wine red coloured kurta with the traditional kasavu mund?! Over the years from his funky stylish look to fireworks in his fashion Jaysurya has always  put his best fashion foot forward. Not just with colours and patterns, he brings new trend in the neckline highlighting the entire outfit.

And without fail, his 2024 Onam look is on point. Effortless yet stylish, his ethnic look is all about pairing a traditional kasavu mundu with a crimson red  kurta with contrast hue button beads .Undoubtedly, his ethnic look is something men can try out this year for Onam!

STYLE 4: Lalettan inspired ethnic styles

Well, Keralites need no particular introduction to this recently popular look by actor Mohanlal. It’s a very simple yet elegant and stylish look that you can easily recreate with a mundu that ideally has a red/maroon shade kara (the banded border) and a matching deep red/maroon shirt or kurta. And the best kind of footwear to pair with mundu are loafers or sandals, ideally in tan, brown, or black. And to complete the look opt for a black, brown, or tan strapped watch.

STYLE 5: Tovino’s SIIMA outfit

The dashing actor went on to turn heads with his choice of outfit, a classy olive green shirt paired with a matching mundu, at the recent SIIMA awards function. He managed to look sophisticated yet stylish in his outfit, all the while staying true to his roots. Definitely, a look to recreate regardless of age.

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STYLE 6: Premam Style by Nivin Pauly

A trendsetter look that captured the hearts of the youth of Kerala, Nivin Pauly’s famous look in the popular movie Premam! In fact, the style became such a huge craze that young men flocked to colleges in this ‘Nivin’s Premam look’ for the succeeding Onam and other ethnic celebrations at colleges (especially in Kerala). Even today, this simple look is loved by the youth in Kerala!

Though to recreate this look completely you need to have a beard, it can be sported by those without one too. Choose a mundu with subtle or neutral coloured kara and you can match this with a shirt or Kurta in a dark shade (like dark grey, black, navy blue, dark olive green, dark brown etc) and ideally has a mandarin collar. And don’t forget the most important accessory, a pair of aviator sunglasses (dark shades). This is a very stylish look ideal for young men.

STYLE 7: CIA Style by Dulquer Salman

A simple yet stylish look that you can choose for this Onam is the look sported by Dulquer Salman in the movie CIA.

And to recreate this simple look, opt for a mundu with a silver kara and pair it with a charcoal grey shirt and accessorize it with a brown-strapped watch. This is a classy look that is well suited for almost all ages.

If not charcoal grey, you can pick other similar colors in the same palette like slate grey, mauve grey, etc. Though to recreate the exact look, we recommend using cotton shirts, depending on your preference you can pick the material of your choice.

Our picks

Having given you so many different options to chose from, hope you do realise that the Onam fashion is definitely getting as rich as our culture!

So this Onam season, make sure you create some amazing and fashionable vibes with some stylish ethnic outfits we have curated.

Dress image	Name	Details	Check price
	Cream colour Velcro Pocket Jari Cotton Dhoti	✓ Affordable price ✓ High-quality cotton ✓ Velcro Pocket ✓ Suitable for any party	Check Price
	Cotton Men’s Dhoti	✓ Pure cotton material ✓ Thin and simple pink border with narrow border line	Check Price
	Cotton Double Dhoti With Silver Border	✓ unique silver border ✓ Pure cotton ✓ Can be matched with any light coloured shirt	Check Price
	Pure Cotton Double Dhoti With Black Colour Border	✓ Single colour border ✓ Pure cotton double dhoti ✓ Simple and rich look when paired with matching shirt	Check Price
	Pure Cotton Double Dhoti with Purple colour border	✓ Single colour border ✓ Pure cotton double dhoti ✓ Simple and rich look when paired with Purple shirt	Check Price
	Pure Cotton White Single Dhoti	✓ Simple brown border ✓ Pure cotton Single dhoti ✓ Elegant look when paired with Brown shirt	Check Price
	Cotton Regular Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Knee-length kurta ✓High quality comfortable material	Check Price
	Men Slim Fit Cotton Printed Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Lightweight Cotton	Check Price
	Maroon Cotton Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Small and simple printed patterns ✓ Pure cotton material
	Handloom Multi-Shade Ethnic Wear Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Multi shade gives a rich look ✓ High-grade pure cotton material	Check Price
	Rich Cotton Blind Short Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Trendy blind patterns ✓ High-grade cotton material	Check Price
	Cotton Short Kurta	✓ Affordable price ✓ Mandarin collar ✓ Easy maintenance ✓ Pure cotton fabric	Check Price

You can let us know your thoughts and share your views on Onam fashion in our comments section below. And if you have managed to get some inspiration from some of the tips and styles we have mentioned in this blog, do share your pics on Facebook or Instagram and tag us!

Disclaimer: The styles shown in this blog and are for illustration purposes only. All image sources have been mentioned and duly credited.

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