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5 Ways to Style a Chikankari Kurti

Chikankari is one of the most beautiful and intricate embroideries in India. The detailed thread work featured on these kurtis makes them look elegant. Chikankari kurtis are a hit among Indian women, who at least have a pair or two in their wardrobe. These kurtis are stapled to wear during the summers because while the sheer fabric is breathable for your skin, the intricate thread forms its layer over the sheerness. 

5 Ways to Style a Chikankari Kurti
5 Ways to Style a Chikankari Kurti

If you have chikankari kurtis, let’s check how you can style them. 

  1. Take the elegant approach: The most basic way to style your chikan kurti is by pairing it with a hand-printed dupatta. The ideal way to wear this look will be to opt for a white chikan kurta, matching leggings or palazzo, and teaming it up with a colorful dupatta. 
  2. Wear a belt over it: If you don’t like wearing dupattas the usual way, you can turn it into a makeshift jacket over your chikan kurta. Wear your dupatta like a shrug and harness a belt to give you a distinguished look. Take your look differently by opting for a bandhani dupatta over a white chikan kurta. 
  3. Go the Bohemian way: If you feel you’re a Boho girl, adapt the Bohemian vibe into your style by layering your chikan kurta with a denim jacket. You can complete the look with oxidized jewelry, making it perfect for festive wear. 
  4. Layer it right: If you have a knack for layering your ensembles, how about layering your chikan kurta with a chikankari longline shrug? This look can be spruced up with polki or kundan jewellery and a perfect ensemble to wear during celebrations. 
  5. Add a contemporary touch: If you want to amp up your ethnic look, fuse it with a western touch. You can wear a black crop top or a solid black cropped hoodie on your white chikankari kurta, which makes it perfect for college wear.

Now that you know how to style your chikankari kurtis let’s see the kinds of chikankari kurtis you can buy. 

  1. Block print chikankari kurti: This chikankari kurtis are the season’s delight because the extensive white thread work on printed georgette fabric gives the outfit a surreal look. 
  2. Chikankari Anarkali kurti: If you want to wear chikankari kurtis to a wedding, you can opt for the Anarkali style that can be teamed with a heavily embroidered dupatta and leggings. 
  3. Floral printed chikankari kurti: Florals are in this season, and embrace this beloved print in your chikankari kurta too. You can team it up with white chikankari palazzos and complete your look with oxidized jewellery, juttis, or mojaris. 

Chikankari kurtis are a hit because they are versatile enough to be worn for any occasion. You can wear them through all the seasons because they are breathable and comfortable. From your college festivals or ethnic festivities to job interviews to lowkey date nights, transform your ethnic style, one chikankari kurti at a time. 

Hope you found this article useful!

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