The New Nation - Internet Edition

Farizaa Sabreen

The wedding is a big event for the groom. Don't forget the groom in all the excitement. The groom does have many responsibilities.

Get Dressed

The groom should select his formal wear based on the formality of the wedding. For a semi-formal or formal wedding, the groom will need a tuxedo. A tuxedo is the formal jacket worn by men on special or formal occasions. The most popular colors are black, white, and gray. Remember darker colors for a fall or winter wedding and lighter colors for a spring or summer wedding.

If you're a shorter guy, stick to single-breasted jackets - double-breasted jackets will give you that drowning-in-fabric look and make you appear smaller. If you're bigger around the middle, wear a lower-buttoning jacket rather than one with a higher placket. It will give you the long silhouette you're looking for.

Ethnic Wear

Ethnic outfits, like an open sherwani adds just the right touch. Or even just a traditional silk kurta and churidar in cream. A classic Sherwani can be worn with jodhpur pants, pyjamas/ aligadhis or a churidar. Or even a straight parallel cut pair or trousers.

Western Wear

You could wear a suit and make it a black-tie affair. The suit is still the strongest contender for groom wears, but the colours chosen are what brings the suit to modern times.

Accessories

Groom can always add a dash of colour with his tie or a shawl. Make sure these don't contrast too loudly with what your bride will be wearing.

Do invest in a good pair of cufflinks-preferably ones with diamonds.

Your handkerchiefs should be monogrammed with your initials.

Your belt should be a pure leather belt, and avoid the flashy buckle.

For watches, choose from a polished stainless steel or gold case.. For the strap, leather may look more sophisticated than steel.

Salon treatment for men

These days with the trends moving towards for men. About three months before the wedding, find a salon that has experience in getting grooms ready on the day of the wedding. Go there. Tell them what you are looking for. Schedule an appointment to get your hair chopped leading up to the wedding.

Skin Care

There are various ways you can pamper your skin. Some of the basic things you can do with your skin are cleansing, exfoliating, toning and nourishing.

Clean your face by daily washing your face with a soap free moisturizing face wash, which is gentle on your skin. To get that extra freshness refresh your skin with cold water in which tealeaves have been boiled. It gives a rejuvenating effect to your skin. This cleansing will protected your skin from dust. You can also wipe your face clean with a cleansing lotion.

Exfoliating is another important skin care tool to protect your skin. For that you need a good scrub, which will remove dead cells and smooth the surface of your skin. A scrub with a moisturizing effect won't tear the skin and also gives immediate results.

If your skin is dry don't use scrub regularly it makes your skin more dry. To give your eyes a refreshing effects cut cucumber in round slices and place them over your eyes or alternatively dip used tea bags in salt water and put them in the fridge and put a pair over your eyes after a tiring day. It rejuvenates your eyes.

Toning up is another important step to maintain your skin because you spend most of the time outside so pollution affects your skin so toning keeps your face clear and firm.

Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxyl acids work best for your skin. These acids actually reduce the pore size and help avoid ingrown hairs. So these are some of the tips you can try out to main your skin.

Finally apply a soothing fruit mask and follow up with a moisturizing lotion. A simple face pack can make your skin glow.

Pluck your eyebrows. Don't let the beautician go into the natural line of the eyebrow as this will look unnatural.

Do go in for a manicure and a pedicure. Nothing is worse than untidy hands and feet. A man is judged by his well kept hands.

A clean shave is the part of the look that brings it all together.

Regular flossing, use of a good mouthwash and chewing sugar free gum will all go a long way.

To have good skin it is important to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water daily to flush toxins out of the system and keep your skin hydrated. If you have skin related problems like acne and other pimple problem than you can go for treatment.

Your diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables and you should also have multi vitamin capsules. For any skin related problem you can consult a skin specialist.

Do get a haircut at least a week before the wedding. This will give your hair time to settle down before the wedding and in the holy smokes unlikely event that you hate your cut, you can always do some damage control before the big day

Get your dandruff under control or don't wear a dark colour. You don't want flakes on your shoulders distracting those hugging you on the podium!

If your hair is naturally unruly and likely to have a life of its own, tame it with some great styling products. The advantage of wet look gelling your hair is that it sets your face into focus and makes you look rugged and masculine. Use this look if you have a square jaw or chiselled features.

If you would just like to have your hair behave, use a styling mousse after you wash your hair and while it is still damp and then blow-dry as normal.

Do not under any circumstances wet gel your hair if your hair is thinning on the top. You don't want to look like a grease scalp.

Shaping up

You'll do better if you think of keeping in shape as a way of life, and not as something you do occasionally. Join a gym or take up a cardiovascular exercise like jogging, walking, swimming, cycling or aerobics.

Practice yoga and meditation for a feeling of physical and spiritual well being.

If you're overweight or underweight, consult a dietician to help you plan your diet. Resist the temptation to crash diet.

Get your beauty sleep. Don't let anything disturb those rejuvenating eight hours.

Supplement your diet with vitamins after checking with your physician.

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Ziauddin Alam