6 Edgy Modern ways to style a kurti

Kurtis are like the most spotted Indian wear these days. They are comfortable , affordable and easy to style making it a favorite with women of all ages and walks of life. Pairing kurtis with leggings is like the most common way to go about it and some of us pair it with jeans, salwars and chudidaars too but any more experiments with kurtas arent really done . So here i present to you simple chic ways to re invent the kurta this season.


Kurti with a cape style jacket:  Capes are hot in trend these days with designers like Anamika khanna and Ridhi Mehra including capes in their designer outfits but you dont really need an occasion to flaunt the cape trend , just add a contrasting long (preferably sheer) cape style jacket to your simple kurta legging look and you are done. effortlessly trendy!

Also read: Cape Jumpsuits from Ridhi Mehra

kurti with dhoti salwar : Dhoti pants are another hot runway trend kurtas could be paired with. Dhoti a south indian mens wear is now made its way into womens wardrobe and the pleated desi style effect it gives is simple cool.

kurta with palazzos: This is my favourite way to style kurtas at present. Many btown celebs are going with this styling option and this has inspired me to join the bandwagon! Iam pairing a lot of simple or plain kurtas with printed palazzos from rain and rainbow and Aujjesia.



Both short and long kurtas can be paired with palazzos but make sure your kurtas are straight cut ones to let your palazzos stand out.
If you want to pair palazzos with anarkali style or angrakha kurtas then make sure they are short almost like peplum tops.

Kurta with sheer paneled leggings : I recently spotted some cool sheer paneled leggings on my recent shopping trip. These are basically leggings with a lace panel

Kurta with skirt: This is super fun way to wear a kurta giving out boho vibes. Pair flared out full length skirts with short or long kurta for a breezy summery outfit .

Even celebs like kangana ranaut are pairing skirts with kurtas these days.

Kurta like a dress: kurtas like all other styles of clothing have reinvented themselves and a lot of new edgy styles are available these days which can double as a dress and be worn without and bottom wear. The trick with wearing a kurta like a dress is to choose the right style and pair it with right accessories
Kurtas which can be best worn like a dress are ones which have a defined waist or digital prints , or come with with ruffled necklines .  Of course you cant end up wearing straight kurtas like a dress so anarkali or A line kurtas are best way to go forward. Also asymmetrical hemline kurtas will look amazing like a dress.
If your kurta has too much of flare you ad a thin metallic belt to cinch the waist and create a fusion look.
For footwear go in for boots or pumps to balance out the bottomless look.

which new way are you looking to style your kurti this season? 

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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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