How to look trendy in a kurti

No matter what the season is, one outfit that you can reach out to in your wardrobe, again and again, all year round is a kurti.  Its versatility and ubiquity are what makes it a style hero. From chic A-line styles to classic straight silhouettes and new-age fusion cuts, there’s one for every occasion. Dress it up to go all desi and dress it down for a contemporary appeal, there are ample of ways to style a kurti. Whether you have a special boardroom meeting or have a small puja at home, you can never go wrong with a classic kurti. Easy-breezy and practical, these graceful charmers are great for keeping your style statement in check, while fleeting with comfort. So, take notes as we break the code on how to look trendy in a kurta for you.

Poised & Playful

Trending kurtis on Pernia's Pop-Up Shop

Kurta by Gopi Vaid

Pairing your go-to pair of skinny jeans with a kurti is an ideal and chic choice to bank upon if you’re always on-the-go. Pick a flowy number with muted prints to add more style to your laidback appeal.

Grace & Glam

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Kurta by Inchee Tape

Light layering is the buzz-word this summer and so be all game to play with it for desi looks too! Clubbing your kurti ensemble with a wispy deconstructed jacket can be your perfect gamble with glamour.

Timeless & Timely

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Kurta by Ridhi Mehra

Who said desi can’t be sassy? Pick kurtis detailed with eye-catchy elements and cuts. Cape sleeves can give any demure piece a perfect trendy update. And voila! You’re good to go!

Feminine & Flamboyant

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Kurta by Gopi Vaid , Jacket by Scintilla by Saga

Flip the desiness with a street-style inspired nudge layering your kurti with a jacket. Reach out to a well-constructed denim jacket in your wardrobe for a perfect win-win

New & Now

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Kurta by Samant Chauhan

Feeling experimental? Take a leeway from standard tailoring and play around with refreshing cuts. Asymmetric hemlines, ruffle accents club perfectly with ethnic looks. So, float around with new trends!

Comfy & Chic

Trending kurtis on Pernia's Pop-Up Shop

Kurta by Gopi Vaid

Cut the monotony choosing striking prints for an upbeat dictum. Revel the fuss-free factor pairing your kurtis with wide-legged palazzos or culottes.

Now that you’ve learnt uber-chic ways to look trendy in a kurti, give your ethnic wardrobe a refresh with stellar styles curated for every occasion. Shop them here .


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