All You Need to Know About Ethnic Fashion in India and 10 Trending Kurtis Available Online in 2019

A kurta was always seen as the garment for men in the earlier times. In the wake of the 19th century, it became even more popular as most poets, scholars and artists started to wear kurtas. It was the time when kurti fashion evolved in India. Women also started to embrace this attire but with a feminine touch. The designs became more elaborate and craftsmen started to experiment with the fabrics too. Over a period of time, kurtis have become an indispensable part of women’s wardrobe.

There is no doubt in the fact that Bollywood has always been there to inspire the clothing craze in India. Whether it is about sarees or lehengas or even kurtis, people always take inspiration from the outfits of actors to create something of their own. Similarly, Bollywood played a huge role in starting the trend of kurtis in India, especially the designer ones. From short kurtis to long flared ones, you can always spot something unique in Bollywood movies spawning a fashion trend each time.

Sarees are definitely not the most convenient attire to wear, especially to work. This is why when the work culture evolved in India for women, the attires for work evolved too. Women started to pick more comfortable garments and kurtis were on top of the list. They are easy to walk in and perfect for all day long wearing and hence women loved them.

No matter how simple it is, but a silk kurti design always looks very royal and regal, just like this pink silk viscose kurti here. It is a simple straight kurti with drawstrings on the slits of both sides. The kurti has angrakha pattern on top and beautiful embroidery too. The three-quarter length sleeves and ankle length of the kurti complete the total look. The otherwise simple kurti has embroidery just on the neck line with bright orange thread work.

Pair this kurti with cream coloured pants to complete the look. You can also wear it with a cream coloured skirt and it will be perfect for any wedding and family functions. The texture and the look of the kurti is really rich despite having only thread work on it. Grab this stunning kurti on Ajio for Rs.1,200.

A simple white anarkali kurti definitely make you look different even in a crowd. The simplicity of such an attire speaks for itself and this rayon printed anarkali kurti is the best example of it. The kurti has a mandarin collar followed by several buttons to make it perfect for formal wear. It is of full floor length and has three-quarter length sleeves. The kurti has gorgeous golden print all over it along with elaborate prints on the upper front part.

The rayon fabric of the kurti makes it perfect to wear it all day long. Not only as work wear, but this kurti is suitable to wear in a day-time function too. The simplicity of this attire is its unique selling point and you can pair it with oxidised earrings to complete the overall look. This Anarkali kurti is available for purchase on shoppersstop.com for Rs.1,549.

Take a look at this sultry front slit kurti and you will realize that how much the kurti fashion has evolved in India. The net kurti in red color looks quite stylish and appealing at the same time. The kurti has floor length and the slit goes on from above the waistline to down below. While the kurti is sheer throughout, only the bust area has the inner lining to make it non-transparent. It has full sleeves and broad round neck along with button detailing for the decoration.

You can pair it with a pair of black jeggings for a modern look along with nude pumps to complete your look. Such kind of kurtis are perfect for date night look or you can pair it with a beige skirt and you will be ready for a wedding in no time. Get this kurti on Snapdeal for Rs.464.

An asymmetrical hemline kurti is a must for a stylish wardrobe. Not only that it looks super stylish but it is easy to carry too. Take a look at this cotton asymmetrical hemline kurti here. The multi-color kurti is basically pastel in appeal with colors like yellow, sea green, sky blue, etc. While the backside of the kurti remains simple with symmetrical hemline, it is the front side having overlapping hemlines which creates the beautiful pattern.

With round neck and three-quarter length sleeves, the kurti completes its detailing along with tassels on the hemline too. The kurti has two different print patterns. Till the bust part, you can see fish net print while the rest of the kurti has a striped pattern. We would totally recommend this kurti for work wear or college wear. Grab this piece on Amazon for Rs.697.

Designer long kurtis are one of the most loved type of kurtis and so we decided to pick one for this section too. We found a really beautiful peacock blue kurti here which is not only designer but long enough to complete your desires of that perfect twirl. The semi-flared kurti looks quite like a gown and a bit clinched right below the bust. You can see the floral embroidery on the front bust part in contrasting colours.

The best part about this kurti is its sleeves. While one of the sleeve has cold shoulder detailing and full length, the other one comes in form of a cape. This makes the kurti look really flamboyant and ultra-glam. We would strongly recommend this kurti for sangeet nights to rock the glamorous look. This stylish kurti is available for purchase on Cilory for Rs.1,349.

An A-line kurti which can be worn as a dress too is seriously a match made in heaven for all women. We found the perfect printed A-line kurti for you which is of knee-length. The polyester kurti is ultra lightweight and the print and the colour is perfectly suitable for summer days. The forest green coloured kurti has beautiful prints all over it along with simple quarter length sleeves and round neck pattern.

We will recommend it for a casual day out with your friends and you can team it up with ankle length slim fit trousers to create the perfect modern look. Or just wear it as a dress along with flat footwear and minimal accessories for the casual chic look. The easy-breezy outfit is literally a treat for the eyes and you can buy it on Lifestyle Stores for Rs.2,499.

Ever heard of reversible kurtis? These are kurtis which can be worn both ways inside out and we found just the right one for you people here. The sleeveless replacement print A-line kurti here is definitely a fantastic option for the women who want to get dressed up in a budget. With it, you can look completely different in a single kurti and you can just need to wear it inside out for that. The dupion kurti is basically green in colour having foil print on it.

When you wear it inside out, you discover a nice silver coloured kurti having reversed print on it which looks equally amazing. The A-line kurti has a slit on the side and knee length. You can pair it with golden leggings for perfect ethnic look. You can buy it on Ajio for Rs.1,000 only.

If you are a fan of edgy and casual kurtis that Myntra offers then you will love this one we picked from the platform. It is a solid sky blue kurti with cold shoulder detailing. The A-Line kurti looks absolutely stunning and do not forget to focus on the pretty flare below its bust. You can see the white rose prints around the cold shoulder area to highlight the pattern very well. The knee length of the kurti makes it perfect for a casual day out.

Made out of cotton, this kurti is perfect for all day long and you can pair it with a white palazzo to create the perfect carefree look. You can buy this kurti on Myntra for Rs.809.

Kurtis usually do not have pockets and it can be really annoying to not have a place to keep your cell phone or other such essential items. But not anymore, because this straight kurti with pocket details is the answer to all your prayers. The side pocket on this kurti will help you in keeping your phone safe. The cotton kurti is quite simple in appeal and perfect for casual wear. Most of the kurti features a elegant golden print while the upper area has colourful embroidery on it.

Pair this kurti with either jeans or legging or even palazzo to create various look. The knee length of this kurti gives liberty to experiment with the bottom wear. You can buy this kurti on maxfashion.in for Rs.599 only.

One of the most cool outcomes of kurti fashion is the trend of jackets on them. We found a combination of kurti and jacket which is definitely worth your attention. It is a combination of a solid black coloured straight kurti which is paired with a white jacket having black prints all over it. The kurti has mandarin collar with a broad slit.

Having vertical stripe details on it along with a nice print on the three-quarter length sleeves, the jacket creates a really nice look. The jacket is provided with side slits for comfortable wearing experience all day long. You can buy it on Flipkart for Rs.1,999.

Kurti fashion is definitely quite versatile in India but it is impossible to have all sorts of kurtis in your wardrobe unless you are very rich. Anyway, those who want to be stylish within a budget, this section is for them. Here are some stylish tips which are going to help you in embracing the kurti fashion in the best way possible.

Luckily, the trend in India has moved on from just leggings to various types of bottom wear for the kurtis. Now you have dhoti pants, cigarette pants, palazzo, sharara, skirts and various other types of bottom wear to style your kurtis with. Each of these bottom wear help in creating various looks with the same kurti and hence you will be able to look different without spending much money.

Gone are the days of dupatta! Women these days want their attires to be comfortable and fuss-free and hence most casual kurtis are worn without the dupattas except for the heavy ethnic ones. We got the perfect idea to accessorise your kurtis through scarves and jackets. The best part about them is that you do not need extra efforts to carry them around. Just wrap the scarves around your neck loosely and you are good to go. You can ditch the scarf and go with the jacket to create a cool look.

A flared kurti can double up as a perfect dress too. For the perfect summer vibes and casual western look, just wear the flared ankle length or knee length kurti without any bottom wear. It is not going to look weird at all and in fact, the look will be really comfortable. Moreover, for the styling, pair this dress with white sneakers or any flats and you are good to go for the entire day.

If you take a look at the latest kurti designs then you are going to find the double kurti look as the most common one. In this look, you are supposed to wear a flared kurti as the inner layer and it is completed by a high slit straight kurti as the upper layer. This look is very trending these days and creates a nice fusion look. You can create it with any desired kurti on your own as well. Make sure that the straight kurti have high side slits for a comfortable experience.