When you have a good number of Kurtis in your wardrobe, you are spoilt for choice for different outfits you can wear. Of course, if you have a few skirts, jeans, and leggings. Kurtis is an upper garment worn by Indian women for different occasions when paired well with matching bottoms. It is comfortable, elegant and presentable and most Indian girls and women prefer it. As an Indian fashion statement, most women have a kurti collection to style as desired depending on where they go. This can be to a baby shower, bridal shower, a party or Kurtis for wedding. A kurti should be styled appropriately, this is according to the size, the shape of the body, and for occasion especially because of length. Kurtis can look like an over-sized top if not matched properly or does not fit well with the person wearing it. Below are different types of Kurtis that can be found in Indian fashion.
The tail cut kurti
This is a good example of a wedding Kurtis which is seen as a special occasion. It has an elegant design and it looks like an almost full dress. This type is better for parties and should be avoided when going to a formal occasion or you will look out of place. It is similar to the asymmetrical Kurtis but the tail cut Kurti is longer at the back. Hence the young to middle-aged women look better in this to boost up their style instantly and to be at par with the trending time of this kurti. This kurti looks beautiful in all body types other than the round body type. It can be paired perfectly with leggings or jeggings any full-length bottom.
Printed Kurti
As the name suggests this type of Kurti has a large list of beautiful prints. Depending on the print you prefer you can have different Kurtis of this design. One can be of digital, Baltic, block and Kalamkari prints. Women of all age groups can comfortably suit in this Kurti. This Kurti is perfect for wedding occasions and is limited to none. The budget is affordable, fits all body types and is a preference Kurti for the Indian fashion. A printed kurti looks ‘too much’ when paired with printed bottoms. However, embroidered dupattas make the printed kurti look rich and give them a complete look for occasions.
Floor length Kurti
This is a wedding fashion Kurti that looks beautiful for such a special occasion and other parties like events. Indian fashion culture tends to favor dresses that are long and flow with ease as a perfect fit for their weddings. This Kurti offers exactly that and can be worn by young to middle-aged women for such functions. Other than the petite body type that looks overdressed and consumed when wearing this kurti, all other body types look excellent. Although, a petite person who prefers this type of Kurti can adjust it to straight cut and have the sleeves removed to blend in with her body type.
Overlay Kurti Design
To get a flattering look with a kurti the overlay design works well. As its name suggests as per the norm it is multilayered to cover the inner transparent material with embroidery or embellish. It is also form fitting despite the layering since the fabrics used for the flow are chiffon and Georgette. When paired with linen pants or ankle length leggings they become a beautiful piece for wedding occasions and parties. Middle-aged women who love this Kurti and have a pear-shaped body type should choose bottoms that are relatively loose in the tummy area.
Dhoti style Kurti
Among one of the famous Kurtis, is the Dhoti style Kurti. It has been featured in vogue magazine and is a wedding and party favorite in India too. Its design is unique, with an asymmetrical and high-low mix and match and the hemline has a cowl cut that completes its style. To stand out at a wedding party match the Dhoti kurti with Dhoti pants have a perfect look. However, this Kurti looks better in petite, tall, hourglass and inverted triangle body types alone. Also, if you’re looking to have a fuller body this Kurti brings that out.
Angrakha Kurti
The Angrakha Kurti brings out the ethnic look of Indian fashion wear. This Kurti is inspired by the dresses musicians used to wear a long time ago. It flaps over from one side to the other as part of the design and to give a personal sense of style it can be embellished with tassels or any other add-on to suit complete the Kurti. All body types can be worn by this Kurti, but it is perfect for a wedding ceremony depending on the embroidery and fabric used. Otherwise, it will be better worn as a daily wear kurti not special occasions.
Indo-western Kurti
The Indo-western type of Kurtis is not as common to the wedding scene but is a good attire for casual parties. This kurti is a mix and match of two fashions. The Indian kurti and western designs. It is mostly short and paired with jeans or leggings. The kurti is common among the millennial generation as a college outfit and daily wear. As e-commerce keeps growing more of this Kurtis will keep emerging as many western brands are coming in to collaborate with Indian brands.
There are many other types of Kurtis but they can be worn on special occasions like weddings and high-end parties. As a matter of fact, that is the beauty of Kurtis. They have evolved to create different designs for different occasions. Other types of Kurtis that are perfect for college, office or daily wear are flared, poncho, shirt style, and denim kurti. Interestingly, the denim kurti can be worn without and with bottoms just as a one dress piece. The secret about looking good on a kurti for a wedding is understanding the right kurti for your body shape, right bottoms, fabric, and comfort.
