Had enough of anarkalis? Why not try the straight-cut, slim, ankle-length kurta with palazzos to make a style statement this summer?
You can never go wrong with the humble kurta if you want to make a bold or elegant fashion statement. It can be adapted to any style — traditional or contemporary. The slim-fit, straight-cut, ankle-length kurta, teamed with palazzos, is a trendy style that has made a comeback on the fashion scene. They are ideal for that casual, summery look. There are various interpretations of this style, from textiles to designs, in which prints range from traditional to graphic motifs.
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Fashion designer, Deepika Govind says though this style is the flavour of the season, it is by no means new, and that every summer, women like to experiment with this look. “Tunics with palazzos are age-old styles, coming from Pakistan, Punjab, Delhi and Lucknow.” How you design these kurtas, she adds, is dependent on interpretation and implementation.
W for Woman, for example, has invented a fashionable term, the stiletto kurta as part of their Spring-Summer collection. The kurta combines traditional and Western styles to enhance the look. Sreyashee Halder, head designer at W, says “The stiletto kurta is a slim fit ankle length kurta that may additionally have a side vertical contrast colour blocking giving the wearer a lean and long feel.” Deepika agrees that these kurtas look slim and smart. “They have a clean and not dowdy look, meant for the young, urban Indian woman. They are also helpful for women on the plump side.”
Sreyashee adds these kurtas can be worn for any occasion, whether casual or semi-casual: “The way to select the perfect style for any occasion is by its fabrics, colours and value additions or embellishments and how one would like to dress for that particular occasion.”
Writer Prajwala Hegde says straight kurtas and palazzos are a perfect fusion of traditional and western wear. “They look chic, have an understated elegance and help you pull off that sophisticated look effortlessly. The trendy motifs on stiletto kurtas add to the charm of the outfit, which sure will make heads turn!”
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