Long gone are the days when kurtis were only a thing for Indian girls. Nowadays, it has become a must-have piece in so many ladies’ wardrobes around the world and it doesn’t come as a surprise because of how comfortable it is its flexibility and the wide range of different designs, prints and colors available.

When it comes to kurtis, they go with almost anything; from palazzo pants, denim jeans, leggings as bottom wears to accessories and finally shoes to complete the outfit. You will never go wrong with a kurti. While all this is true, the beauty that a kurti possesses can only be brought out if it is styled correctly. Well, here are some tips on how you can style your kurti that I guarantee you will keep your Indian fashion in check.

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Go all in with a jacket

You do not have to focus too much on bottom wears and accessories to spice up your kurti, why don’t you try a jacket? There is always one that is fit for any season, be it a classy cozy jacket during winter or a stylish cropped up jacket with cotton kurtis design during the summer. If you are seeking that “youthful kick” for your outfit then a denim jacket is what you need. Just make sure that you play safe with the colors of both your jacket and kurti so that you are not too pronounced.

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Spice it up a little bit with a pair of ripped jeans

So, denim jeans are a great bottom wear to pair up with your kurti but come on, plain is boring!. Ripped jeans are a pair that gives an ideal combination of elegance with a splash of street boldness. They go perfectly with dark kurtis but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock a colorful kurti with them. With this outfit you can go from having lunch with friends to casual date with your lovebird.

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Pave way for skirts

Skirts, skirts, skirts! Out of the ordinary yet an amazing way to style up your kurti. With a skirt, you can achieve that professional look. From flared, long, printed, fitting ones you can never go wrong with it.

For an A-line kurti, pair it wills a long flared skirt that has lively prints and patterns. For a short fitting kurti, a solid color fitting skirt is the best one to complete your outfit.

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Rock those palazzo pants

Take a break from jeans and leggings and pair up your kurti with palazzos. Nothing spells out style and comfort at the same time like a pair of palazzo pants. They are not only breathable but they also give you that sophisticated look especially if you are wearing them to work. Pair them with an A-line cotton kurti and you are good to go.

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Why not wear it bottomless?

Do you just wake and you are absolutely in the mood for wearing a kurti but cannot decide on which bottom wear to pair it up with? Well, why not wear it bottomless. Most kurtis are of a considerable length that it wouldn’t hurt to wear it alone. A good example is the anarkali kurti. You can top it up with a belt to flaunt your waistline and there! Your kurti fashion sense in on point.

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Switch that work mode on with a pair of cigarette pants

Break the monotony of wearing suits to work and turn heads one day with a kurti and cigarette pants. Coming in a variety of solid colors, you will never get disappointed with these classy bottom wear. They are ideal for asymmetrical Kurtis or shirt kurtis.

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Get all trendy with dhoti pants

Hailing from the same family as salwars, dhoti pants are a great way to style up your kurti to give that everyday yet classy look. The good thing about dhotis is that they come in a variety of prints and designs so it makes your kurti look a bit livelier. The key thing is to mix and match the color and designs of your kurti with the pants’ carefully. Anyway, don’t be afraid to play around with them, after all you are trying to achieve a fun look with this outfit, right?

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Kurti with shorts

You know, the beauty of fashion is always crossing the limits. I mean, that is how new trends emerge. Well, why don’t you do the same with your kurti collection? Wearing a kurti with a pair of denim shorts is a way to break all boundaries and still look chic in the outfit. In this case, if you have been looking for a cover up to go along with your shorts, opt for a kurti all the way. With that, you have done a perfect combination of Indian-western style.
However, this kind of outfit is a little bit tricky because of the body type. It works well for an athletic type of body because however much the shorts are short, you will not look indecent. If you still want to achieve this look but have much curvier hips, opt for knee-length shorts just to keep your decency on track.

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Don’t forget your accessories

There is no better way to grace your Indian outfit than with accessories. They kind of light up your look and sort make your outfit draw attention even more. From earrings, bangles, anklets and bags you will definitely sign off your look in a stylish way. Fashion experts always recommend specific accessories for various types of kurtis which is not wrong since if you do it the wrong way, you will just end up ruining the whole look. Also, don’t overdo it. Minimal is perfect.

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Finally, the shoes

Shoes add the last stylish kick to your outfit. Do not restrict yourself. Have fun pairing up your kurti with out of the ordinary shoes, for instance many women opt to wear high heels with a kurti-cigarette pants outfit. Go the opposite way and step out in a pair of cute sneakers and let your look speak for itself!

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Now that you have explored the different ways you can style your kurti, I know you cannot wait to go ahead and try them out. Another amazing thing that most ladies do not know is that you do not have to have a whole collection of kurtis for this. A single kurti with different styles can still put on top of the game.

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