Outfit ideas, fabric guides and how-tos from the Tussra team.
Build a capsule ethnic wardrobe from 10 pieces: four kurtas, four bottoms, one dupatta and one layer. Here is the palette, the shopping list and all 30 looks they make.
Haldi, gravy, ghee, tea, mehendi or wax on your kurta mid-function? Blot, use cold water, keep heat away, and treat oil and colour differently. Here is what to do on the spot and at home.
Four easy dupatta drapes for western outfits, with a pairing table for jeans, dresses and co-ords, the right fabrics, and in-stock pieces to start with.
Tall women can carry long, flowing ethnic silhouettes that shorter frames struggle with. Here is how to choose kurta length, bottoms, anarkalis, shararas and dupattas so nothing looks cropped.
What to wear on Eid 2027, moment by moment: light kurta sets for morning prayers, pastel sets for the family lunch, shararas and anarkalis for the evening dawat, plus the best colours, fabrics and bags.
What to wear to the office on International Women's Day, 8 March: purple, green and white kurta sets, co-ords and work bags that read festive without breaking the dress code.
Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March. Here is what to wear for colour play, a Holi party or the Holika Dahan evening: white cotton kurta sets, easy dresses, the right bag, and what to avoid.
Potli, clutch, sling or handbag? Which bag to carry with a saree for weddings, festive visits, the office and casual days, with a colour-matching table and where to keep your phone.
Office-appropriate Secret Santa gift ideas for women, from wallets and passport holders under ₹1,000 to pouches, slings and clutches, with exact in-stock prices by budget.
What to pack for a December or New Year Goa trip: cotton day dresses, co-ords, flowing evening maxis, a light layer for breezy nights, and the tote, sling and waist pouch to carry.
Size-safe gift ideas for women: bags, wallets and easy-fit kurta sets, how to guess her size quietly, picks by relationship and budget, and how 7-day returns help.
What chanderi, organza and georgette are, how each feels and drapes, how sheer they are, how to care for them, and which suits each season and occasion.
What to wear as a guest at a south Indian temple wedding: silk and silk-blend sarees or kurta sets, colours that work, modesty, footwear removal and flowers in the hair.
Afghani, palazzo, cigarette pants, straight trousers, churidar, salwar and sharara: what each kurta bottom is, which kurta it suits and when to wear it.
What to wear on a winter hill-station trip: how to layer kurta sets and co-ords over thermals, jackets, stoles, shoes with grip and hands-free bags for sightseeing.
Which kurta and kurti lengths work with jeans, the right jeans fits, shoes, layering and outfit formulas for college, the office and weekends.
Potli, clutch or mini sling: which bag goes with a lehenga, how to match colour and embellishment to the lehenga's work, and how to make sure your phone fits.
What to wear to a farmhouse or lawn wedding in winter: open-air layering, fabrics that hold warmth, heels that will not sink into grass, and the bag that keeps your hands free.
Kurta set, anarkali or sharara for a short or petite frame? Proportions, necklines, dupatta draping and footwear, with a comparison table and in-stock picks.
Going to a wedding while pregnant? Here is how to pick a festive outfit that leaves room for the bump: anarkalis, empire-waist kurta sets, kaftans and flowy maxis, plus fabrics, layers and bags for every function.
One size, Onesize, OS and free size all mean an item comes in a single size. Here is what that means for bags, accessories and clothing, when it fits, and how to read bag measurements.
The casual wear dresses worth owning, from A-line and shirt dresses to tiered, midi and maxi styles, which fabrics suit Indian weather, and how to dress each one up or down.
How to choose casual kurta sets with dupatta for office, college, puja and travel: everyday fabrics, neutral colours, a grey alternative, and how to pair a plain kurta set with a heavy dupatta.
What a women's lehenga choli and dupatta set includes, attached vs separate dupattas compared, how to choose by occasion, fabric and height, and the drapes that suit a lehenga.
What PU tote bags for women are good and bad at, structured vs slouchy, the right size for laptop, college and office, and the checks to make before you buy.
A choli is a fitted, usually cropped blouse worn with a lehenga or saree. Here is how it differs from a blouse and a crop top, the sleeve, neckline and back styles, and how a choli should fit.
How Gen Z in India mixes ethnic and western: co-ords, short kurtis with jeans, easy dresses, slings and waist pouches, tone-on-tone, pastel and bold colour.
What to wear to a baraat: sharara sets, flared anarkalis, light lehengas and festive co-ords you can dance in, with the colours, shoes, dupatta tricks and bags that work.
What to wear to a wedding cocktail night: embellished co-ords, sequinned sharara sets, satin dresses and light sarees, with the colours, bags and shoes that work after dark.
Want to stand out at your sister's haldi without wearing flat yellow? Here are the colours, fabrics and silhouettes that work, with in-stock kurta sets, a saree and a dress.
What the bride's friends should wear to the mehendi: a coordinated colour palette, outfits you can sit and dance in for hours, and sleeves that stay clear of wet henna.
Outfit ideas for the groom's sister, cousins and close family: how to stand out from the guests without competing with the bride, follow a family colour theme, and plan every function.
Wear a kurta set all winter: the warmest fabrics, what to wear underneath, and how to add a shawl, blazer, jacket or cardigan for everyday and office.
Turn a co-ord set into a winter outfit with a turtleneck underneath, a coat or blazer on top, boots and a wool stole, plus the fabrics that layer best.
Short, knee, calf or ankle: which kurta length suits your height, how to measure it, typical inch and cm ranges, petite and tall tips, and the right bottom for each length.
Saree, lehenga or kurta set? Compare comfort, formality, travel and dancing, and see which suits each wedding function, from haldi to the reception.
For a weekend away, carry one main bag and one small one: a backpack or large tote for clothes, and a sling, crossbody or waist pouch for essentials. Which combination suits which trip, and what goes in each.
Christmas party outfit ideas for 2026: red and green dresses, sparkly co-ords and Indo-western tunics for a house party, office party, church service or Christmas brunch, with colours, bags and finishing touches.
Can you wear a kurta set to a job interview? Yes, in most fields. The colours, cuts, fabrics, dupatta and bag that look professional, with a do's and don'ts table.
Every kurta neckline defined, from round, V and boat to mandarin, sweetheart, notch and angrakha, with the face and neck shapes each suits and the jewellery to pair with it.
Bridal red, all-white and, in some communities, all-black are the colours guests usually avoid at an Indian wedding. Here is why, how customs vary, and what to wear instead.
Kurta sets for pear, apple, hourglass, rectangle and petite frames: the silhouettes, necklines, bottoms and dupatta drapes that work for each, with a quick-reference table.
How to wear a lehenga to a puja, house function or small engagement: toning it down, dupatta drapes that feel relaxed, and re-wearing each piece separately.
Roka and sagai outfit ideas for a small ceremony at home: what the bride-to-be, mothers, sisters and guests can wear to look festive, sit comfortably and photograph well.
What to wear to a puja at home or a temple visit: covered shoulders and knees, natural fabrics, loose bottoms for sitting on the floor, the colours to favour and avoid, and the right dupatta, bag and shoes.
Republic Day outfit ideas for school, office and flag hoisting: white and off-white kurta sets with saffron and green accents, and how to wear the tricolour tastefully without misusing the national flag.
What makes a dress an A-line, a fit and flare, a shirt dress, a maxi or a bodycon, who each shape suits and when to wear it, with a quick-reference table.
Which jewel tone suits your skin undertone, which dupatta and bag colours pair with emerald, wine, plum and royal blue, and when to choose gold or silver accents.
