NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 11, 2001: A fashion conscious woman asks, “What are the various lengths that I can try out in a kurta?” Femina (a women’s magazines) responds, “This really depends on two primary factors: Your body type and the occasion. Kurta lengths today vary between hip length (the kurta shirt) to just-below-the-knee. On formal occasions, one should wear longer lengths, whereas casual and semi-formal dressing allows for shorter lengths to be worn over pants and jeans.” When questioned about jewelry, it’s suggested adding antique buttons or cufflinks to add interest. Wondering about embroidery? Go for tone on tone embroidery and experiment more with fabrics and Oriental accessories. If you want to dress up a kurta you can add a Nehru jacket or simply add another layer in the form of a separate garment to give it a dressier feel. But your best bet is an attitude to wear Indian and feel absolutely great.”
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