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Types of Kurti Designs
Considered one of the most comfortable pieces of clothing Kurtis is the most go-to option in Indian ethnic wear that has transformed to become an element of Indo-Western wear as well. With each having her own style statement, Kurti has helped the Indian Woman evolve in her choice of style and design, be it for formal or informal occasions. From an A-Line which is quite a hit in the teenage/college going group to a front slit, long straight, anarkali or high-low kurti that’s ideal for all age groups, Kurti is considered one of the most elegant styles of women apparel. The Angarakha that wraps around the body and tied at the side with a decorative thread or tassel constitutes an ancient style of clothing best paired with a Churidar or leggings, while the Tail cut kurti has carved cuts on both ends, much preferred by the younger lot and paired with types of denim, leggings or jeggings. Then, there’s the princess line that glorifies the feminine curves with shaped seams that commence at the shoulder or armhole and continue all the way down, shaping up the kurti’s length.
A cold shoulder kurti is one of the latest styles in the market, where a small part of the kurti is left exposed for your shoulder and such style is best paired with palazzos, denim or jeggings. The floor-length Kurti is just a little above the floor covering the entire body and can be worn independently of a bottom piece as well.
Styling Your Kurti with Matching Trends
There’s a Kurti for every body type and all kinds of occasions, but if you fail to pair it with the right kind of bottom or style it the right way, the entire look can for a toss. Here are some variations to your kurti styles, designs and styling. Similar to asymmetrical cuts, the tail cut kurtis are just a little longer at the back and have been trending in the recent seasons. Paired best with anything that’s full length like a jegging or legging, this style suits young to mid-aged women with a petite, pear, hourglass or triangular body type. Perfect for most body types the high-low kurtis are ideal for informal dos and go well with full/ankle length or printed treggings/jeggings. While, a flared kurti is apt for tall women, pear/round/triangle body types and look chic & elegant. Best for daily wear, office or college, such styles work well with anything full length.
A kaftan or poncho styled kurti is good for daily wear, ideal for women with a pear, round or triangle shaped body type and best paired with full-length leggings. A front slit kurti is good for party wear, casual dressing and office attire with palazzos, especially for women with petite, hourglass, tall body frames. A kurti with pintuck detailing is charming and sophisticated that goes well with handloom, cotton or chanderi fabrics and most preferred in the young & mid-age groups of women. They go perfectly well with Palazzos, culottes or straight cut pants. Some other trending combinations with the latest styles of Kurtis include pairing with skirts, salwars, dhoti pants, and using sarees to style Kurtis in different variants.
Pairing Accessories and Footwear with Your Kurtis
While A-Line cuts look good paired with long earrings, studs or simple bracelets, front slit Kurtis work well with jhumkis as do long straight Kurtis with studs, medium-sized earrings or small jhumkis. An Anarkali kurti is good with embellished or ethnic styled jootis, while a high and low kurti is best paired with sandals, wedges, peep-toes or bellies. An Angarakha kurti goes perfect with a pair of mojris, choker and anklets, while the princess style kurti is best paired with studs, traditional earrings, mojris, kolhapuris, sandals or wedges. The long chikan kurti works well with medium to long earrings, bangles, bellies and heels while a bell-sleeved kurti would look good combined with bracelets, anklets, watch, traditional earrings and sandals or flats for footwear.
High Neck Kurtis
Frock Style Kurti
A Frock Style Kurti comes with an uneven bottom hem and is ideal for a semi-casual affair. With minimalist design on a breezy summer day, you can match this design with appropriate accessories that will enhance the overall look of the apparel. This style is best for women who are tall and carry off the length of the Kurti easily, however for women who are short, this may make them look even shorter. This Grey coloured frock style kurti with a high neck is made of crepe fabric and comes with short sleeves. Available in sizes small to 2XL, the Frock Style Kurti is offered by the brand Kanoor on amazon.in for Rs.449.
A-Line Plain Kurti
This straight kurti from Ajio comes adorned with bead embroidery, a keyhole front and button & loop closure. With embroidery along the neckline and a straight cut, this kurti offers a clean and minimalistic style, available in sizes small-2XL. Priced at Rs. 999, the A-Line Plain Kurti comes in Off-white colour and is perfect for any every day or casual wear, best paired with a contrasting patterned salwar, combined with simple accessories.
V-Neck High Collar Kurti
A V-Neck high collar kurti exudes a professional and elegant vibe which is further enhanced if you pair it with an embellished stole. With an A-line side cut, the kurti can be paired with the usual leggings, palazzos or straight cut trousers, with solid or complementing colour variations. You can also don simple accessories with the V-Neck High Collar Kurti to carry off a charming ensemble.
This beautiful green kurti set from Archna Tex is ideal for evening events. Made of rayon fabric, the set includes a Bottle Green Kurti with an embroidered pattern and has a V-Neck Mandarin Collar with ¾ sleeves. It also comes with a bottle-green pair of Palazzos, again adorned with patterned embroidery. Priced at Rs.699, the Kurti Set is available in sizes XS-2XL at Flipkart.
Denim Kurti
Denim is always in fashion, so why not try a denim kurti! With a collared pattern, and rolled-up sleeves, the kurti will give you a professional look in the guise of ethnic attire, best paired with matching Jeans for a unicolor look or you’d experiment with other shades as well.
The RAISIN Women Blue Embroidered Denim Straight Kurti is made with embroidered detailing. Styled with a round neck, regular sleeves, solid pattern and ¾ sleeves, is styled in a straight cut with multiple slits and is knee-length. It will be match with simple accessories and a pair of Jeans in your choice of colour. Priced at Rs. 1,499, the RAISIN Women Blue Embroidered Denim Straight Kurti is available on myntra.com.
High Neck Georgette Kurti
Georgette is a must-have fabric in your wardrobe. This material can not only look stylish but is also very simple and elegant at the same time. Alternatively, a heavily embroidered neckline will make the entire outfit glow with its intricacy and design and is best paired with Salwar or Leggings, with or without accessories. This hot pink designer kurti from Peach Mode looks charmingly attractive with its ¾ sleeves, embroidered detailing yoke and perfect for casual outings or social dos. Measuring 35-44” in length the kurti is stitched in Santoon material and is best dry cleaned. Available in sizes small-2XL, the hot pink high neck georgette kurti is priced at Rs.648.
High Collar Khadi Kurti
The ever so sophisticated, yet simple Khadi fabric is yet another must-have in any wardrobe. In a high collar neck design, the Khadi Kurti will look outstanding and button sleeves will add a new feature to its overall effect, best paired with contrast coloured leggings and simple accessories. A unique blend of ethnic design and a western touch, this purple coloured straight kurti from Pure Comfort is made in Khadi fabric with an elegant high neck, best worn for casual outings, office wear or evening events. Crafted in a smart pattern the purple khadi kurti is adorned with thread work and styled to perfection. Available in size medium, priced at Rs.448 on amazon.in.
Anarkali Styled Kurti
An Anarkali styled kurti with high neck design looks comfortable and grand at the same time, and with contrasting border effects, it looks elegant as well that portrays a perfect blend of the traditional and modern fashion. Available in sizes XS-Large, this simple but sophisticated high neck Anarkali Kurti by Ira Soleil is made in polyester fabric in a beautiful shade of blue colour with a keyhole back, button and loop closure and a princess seam and wrist-length sleeves. Priced at Rs. 1,239, the Anarkali High Neck Kurti is available on ajio.com and is best paired with straight-cut pants, accessorized with oxidized dangler earrings, and high heels.
Floral Printed High Collared Kurti
A high collared Kurti in a floral print with tassel detailing and a placket is ideal for bright mornings and perfectly elegant for any closet! detailing on the collar makes it pretty, especially if it's in cambric cotton fabric, best for summer wear and would go well with Trousers in any style. The Pink A-Line Calf Length Kurti from Craftsvilla is made in Rayon fabric with a floral printed pattern, closed back and high-collared neck design. Best hand washed or dry cleaned, this kurti is available in sizes large-2XL and perfect for festive, party or casual wear. Priced at Rs.1,610.
Regular Shirt Style Neck Kurti
The usual shirt styled collar neck Kurtis are best for office wear, giving off a sharp and formal look. With a versatile neck design, this style suits most body types and is ideal for all kinds of seasons. You can experiment with either buttoned or open button styling as per seasonal changes. This floral printed, Pathani kurti from Indibelle is made in cotton and rayon blend fabric with a functional button placket, ¾ sleeves, front pocket, side slits and open & rounded hemline. Available in sizes small-2XL the blue floral shirt styled kurti is calf length and best paired with trousers, jeans, ankle-length pants or capris and accessorized with danglers. Priced at Rs. 531 on flipkart.com.
Shaped High Neck Kurti
When it comes to styling your Kurti neck, you can explore variations at the back as well. From cut out shapes or inverted V, teardrop, circle to pear-shaped styled at the back while keeping the front neck style high neck in place, have fun donning different looks. You can also experiment with embellished back neck styles with collared kurtis.
This sleeveless kurta in Beige colour from Saksham and Neharicka is made of Chiffon fabric and features micro-pleat detailing on the sleeves, hand embroidery and stonework on the neckline that’s styled as high neck and has a sleek band collar at the back with a keyhole. Paired best with cigarette pants the entire outfit will blow off people’s minds with its simplicity and fashionable make at the same time! Available in sizes XS-2XL, it is available on nykaafashion.com.
Bonus Tips: Top Styling Tips for Indian Women
Despite your best effort of picking out the beautiful borders, choosing from different styles, purchasing the right kind of fabric for your body type, getting your Indian outfit perfect in the end may not be so easy, after all, especially if your tailor messes up! Here are some tips that can help you get your styling right be it customized or readymade:
- Trials– are a must to ensure your outfit fits you well and there’s no room for errors.
- Style Statement – is best achieved if you try something unique like making an outfit from your statement jewelry pieces, for instance a smart crop top paired with a simple raw silk shirt accessorized with your ethnic jewelry will give you an amazing transformation!
- Minimalism– is the key when accessorizing and it's all about going with your instincts and balancing your overall look. With an elaborate Maang Tika, avoid wearing heavy danglers, instead opt for a light necklace.
- Draping – your dupatta differently can help transform even the most simple Indian outfit and make it look fabulous. Look out for unconventional ways of dressing your dupatta. ul>
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Go for Detailing
You can flaunt your Kurtis with stylish, interesting necklines and sleeves that feature intricate detailing. Different cuts give your kurti a new look. High low Kurtis, Anarkali, asymmetrical, trail cut, kaftan style are to name a few which are in trend these days. But remember no matter how beautiful a kurti is if it's not styled the right way and with appropriate bottoms, it can fall flat.