If you didn’t think kurtas could be cool, we’re about to change your mind. Below, we’ve curated a three-step guide for making your kurta an au courant one. Whether you’re looking to elevate your everyday kurtas or festive-friendly ones, we’ve got the update for every kind. Not only that, we’ve also plugged in the hottest pieces from the website that fit the memo. Now, all you’ve got to do is shop, shop, shop!

Step 1 – Switch up the sleeves
This season, sleeves that make a statement score high on the style quotient. Shelve plain ones with embroidered, ruffled, sheer or cold shoulder – don’t shy away from experimenting as long as more is more remains the motto. We would even go as far as mutton-leg and kaftan-like, the question is, would you?

Kanika Sharma, 20,150

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ABHISHTI

Self Booti Chanderi…

₹1,620

PS PRET BY…

Off White Arrow …

₹6,200

VEDIC

Cotton Blue 3/4th…

₹1,610

ABHISHTI

Cotton Linen A Line…

₹1,140

Step 2 – Experiment with the hemline
Asymmetric, deconstructed and high-low, we recommend playing with the hemlines, this season. To add to the drama and to make your kurta festive season appropriate, we’re thinking embellished hemlines that are lined with intricate lace or Boomerang-friendly tassels.

Sugandh, 5,100

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MULMUL

Nargis Yellow Kurta

₹6,950

ZUMAIRA

Rubayat Tassel Kurta…

₹5,850

FITOOR

Pakhi Beige Kurta…

₹1,750

NAARI

Ash Grey 3/4th…

₹1,805

Step 3 – Skip the side slits
Kurtas that can double up as dresses? Why not! We recommend you skip the side slits on a kurta and make the most out of it by wearing it as a dress on the daily or wearing it over a pair of trousers to elevate your everyday ethnics. The only rule to remember: opt for kurtas that have front button down detail or a fit and flare silhouette so as to make the transition an easy one.