Kurti, style quotient of women in India and the Asian sub-continent, is mostly worn with jeans, skirts and lehengas, sports a different look with different bottoms, accessories and footwear. People generally understand that kurti is of shorter length than the kurta, is of lighter material, worn tighter, with lengths of Kurtas being longer.

Kurta vs Kurti

While there is confusion at times as regards the difference between a kurti and kurta, the prime differences that offer the clarity are:

• A kurti length can be anywhere from reaching waist height to ending 3 inches above the knee. A kurta starts from ending close to the knees to reaching calf height.
• The material for kurti is lighter than that for kurta.
• The fit of a kurti follows contours of the body closer than that followed by a kurta.
• Kurtis are mostly worn by women. Kurtas are worn both by both men and women.
• The kurti is generally worn with jeans, leggings, skirt and lehenga, shorts. The kurta is worn with a loose fitting pyjama, a loose salwar, a skin tight chudidar or a wrapped around dhoti of cotton, silk or khadi.

The special appeal of Kurti

Universally accepted garment, females young, not so young, and old, are comfortable in wearing the stylish, fashionable kurti for the all-day comfort it provides.

• At attractive prices, a vast range of colours and designs are available in kurtis.
• The simplicity of design allows the fabric to be easily accessorized, allows any tailor to give a perfect fit, correctly and within a short time. Readymade kurtis are also very much preffered.
• The bottoms accompanying a kurti could be any from jeans (chosen the most), leggings, skirt, lehenga, shorts or even the kurti converted into a reasonably good looking dress.

Where is the Kurti worn?

The Kurti is worn mostly in the Asian sub-continent in countries like India, Bangla Desh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan.

Choosing the right Kurti

The general body types are Apple shape, Pear shape, Inverted triangle shape, square shape, Hour glass shape. The three standard lengths of kurti being

a) waist height

b) ending below hips

c) ending slightly above the knees are therefore carefully considered for a particular shape of body to seem fitting.

Occasions for the Kurti

Art Georgette Silk Kurtis suit for the party and evening occasion because of their flowing looks. Kurtis of cotton, linen, khadi generally suit for casual wear and routine office and regular wear. The heavily embellished kurtis with decorated neckline, fancy beads, sequins, pearl work, lace borders etc. all contribute in making it appealing for wedding receptions and exclusive parties. The lightly adorned ones with designer motifs and patch work are the more informal occasions.

A choice of necks, from round, square, V, U, with light, embroidery or plain, a whole host of vibrant colours and pleasing hues, with options of sleeves, no sleeves, half sleeves and three fourth sleeves, and styles like double layered, Anarkali, tail cut, the kurti is an endearing choice for most women in India.

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