Style up this Summer with Airy Dhoti Pants

The south Indian dhoti has been embraced as a happening fashion trend by divas all over India. I have spotted both bollywood celebs and Mango people sport this comfortable trend and summer is the best time to wear them.
Dhoti sarees, dhoti dresses and dhoti pants are all a big hit with women these days  and why shouldnt they be? They are airy, comfy and  chic, a total must have this summers. Its time to ditch those denims let your skin breathe and embrace these pants.

Here are some cool ways to style the free flowing dhoti pants

Dhoti Anarkali:
Anarkali is like my favorite ethnic silhouette as it is stylish and easy to carry off too but the problem is anarkalis are everywhere and almost everyone is wearing one especially at weddings and festivals. Pairing an anarkali with dhoti pants is a great way to stand out.  This combination is both funky and traditional at the same time. Love this Shilpa reddy creation

 Asymmetrical hem line kurta : 
Hi-Low hem line kurtas fascinate me a tad bit too much and I spotted some celebs like like Sonakshi sinha, Yami gautami and karishma kapoor pair asymmetrical hemline tunics with dhoti pants, super sophisticated and chic. Love. Will try this soon, what do you think of this pairing?

Also Read: Currently loving: Floral Asymmetrical hem line kurta

Tank tops and dhoti pants: 
Tanks are hot favourites in summer, so why not pair them with breezy dhoti pants and stay cool in style

Peplums and dhoti pants:
Love the peplum trend? Pair your favourite peplum top with  dhoti pants for a sophisticated and polished look.

Cape it:
Capes are the hot in trend this season being paired with sarees and lehengas. A sheer cape is an instant way to glam up for a wedding or party and pairing them with dhoti pants gives a edgy vibe . You can even pair a solid cape with dhoti pants

Floor length gown with a slit
Floor length gowns with a front slit are popular fusion wear these days ad many designers are pairing these gowns with dhoti pants. Opt for this silhouette when you have to go dressy like for a party wedding or festival.

Add a jacket:
If you live in bangalore then you may have encounter cool days in summer months, for those days pair your dhoti pants with a jacket .

Kaftan:
A staple for summers kaftan is my way to jazz up and beat the heat. I am trying different combinations with kaftans like pairing them with Palazzos, denims and dhoti pants.
Also Read: The new Style Staple: Kaftans . 7 Ways to style them 

Shirt :
For a more formal look pair your solid black dhoti pants with a crisp white shirt.



Short kurti:
You already have a lot of short kurtis in your wardrobe, give them a new life by pairing them with dhoti pants. You can add more glam to a dhoti-kurti look by adding a mirror work koti/vest.

Try this too
Dhoti saree: 
A contemporary twist to traditional saree , dhoti saree is sure to grab you eye balls without compromising on comfort.

Dhoti Kurti:
The comfort kurt is being reinvented in many ways and the dhoti kurti is one very trendy version of it.

Tips to rock the Dhoti pants, the right way:

• It is summer so dont shy away from playing with colours. Opt for dhoti pants in floral prints, and neon colours. Pair them with plain tops 
• All body types can rock the free flowing dhoti pants but if you are on the heavier side dont go for pants with too much volume.
• For a more structured look pair dhoti pants with well fitted tops.
•  when buying dhoti pants look for free flowing fabrics which looks better and also dont stick to skin
• With dhoti pants you can go monotone or mix comlementing colours. If  you are pairing a same coloured top with dhoti pants add a net or chiffon dupatta in complementing colour for added impact.

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5 trendy ways to style kurtis this summer

Summers are here and the best way to beat the heat is in ethnic  tunics aka Kurtis . Kurtis are both trendy and comfortable ethnic wear which is being embraced by people of all ages. They are a favourite with College goers, working women and even housewives thanks to their perfect amalgamation of style and comfort.


kurtis these days are available in various designs, cuts and style. Kurtis are a very versatile piece of fashion, you can wear it to any occasion provided you style it right.

Today kurtis are everywhere and to stand out here i present to you 5 ways to style it this summer.


Stay cool with comfortable Leggings : Leggings are a rage these days. They are versatile and can be worn with any kind of kurtas be it straight fit, A line or even anarkali kurta. Pairing kurtas with leggings is very common as the kurta legging combo is a perfect one . Try to bring variety in your looks by opting for printed leggings or even ankle length leggings to stand out. Leggings in lycra and cotton are avaiable everywhere these days and you can shop online too . Some brands i love are  flur leggings, Oleva Legging, karigari leggings and rangmunch leggings.

Embrace Traditional funk with Dhoti Pants : Inspired by traditional mens fashion from south india dhoti pants are in vogue these days even with women. These breezy pants are  sweeping the indian fashion runaway with designers like arpita mehta , payal pratap singh, tarun tahliani and anamika khanna incorporating the trend in their collections. Size isnt an issue with these comfortable free flowing garment but it is important that you choose the right fabric .  Dhoti pants are best styled with short kurtis and bohemian jewellery. If you are pairing dhoti pant with knee length kurtis then add a belt to your look

Go fusion with a pair of palazzos : Palazzos can be teamed beautifully with both indian and western wear and summer is the best time to flaunt them. Team a pair of your palazzos with a contrasting coloured kurta and you are good to hangout with friends. For a more dressy look opt for printed palazzos and pair them with asymmetrical hemline kurtas .

Give kurtis a trendy twist with Harem pants : Harem pants are loose  pants which help you make a statement event when you keep things simple. The best thing about these pants is that they flatter women of all sizes and ages.  Harem pants are very versatile , you can wear them to work, brunch, college, with western wear or even ethnic wear. Go pair a well fitted kurti with your baggy harem pants and rock this summer .

Pair kurti with skirts for super desi vibe :  Skirts are flowy, chic and fun . Pair them with your straight cut kurtas for a fun summery look. Make sure your skirt is flared and flowy and your kurta is long to let just some inches of skirt hemline peek out. You can even pair skirts with asymmetrical hemline kurtas but make sure it has slits to make skirts peep out. Accessorize with bangles or jhumkas.

Go ahead and flaunt your ethnic kurtas in style this summer.

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