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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kurta, bottom and dupatta colour combinations that always work: a pairing table, contrast vs tonal, the 60:30:10 rule, and colours by occasion and skin undertone.
Makar Sankranti and Pongal outfit ideas for 2027: why Maharashtra wears black, yellow and green for Pongal, what to wear for rooftop kite flying, and a region-by-region guide to the festival's dress traditions.
Pastels by day, jewel tones by night and tone-on-tone embroidery: the wedding season 2026 guest guide, with one easy look for the mehendi, haldi, sangeet, wedding and reception.
What tone-on-tone and monochrome mean in ethnic wear, the best colours, how to mix fabric textures, which accessories keep it quiet, and when the look works best.
Saree, kurta set or dress for your college farewell: first-time saree tips, staying comfortable through a long evening, and a quick table by vibe.
Engagement guest outfit ideas for a ring ceremony at home or a banquet: pastels and organza by day, jewel tones and silk by night, and the colours to avoid.
Wear a waist pouch at the waist to cinch a loose kurta or dress, or across the chest as a mini sling. How to style a belt bag with kurta sets, co-ords, dresses and for travel, and when to leave it at home.
What to wear for Lohri 2027: bright Punjabi festive colours, patiala and sharara sets you can dance in, phulkari-style styling, warm layers for a cold night and how to wear a dupatta safely near the bonfire.
Dev Deepawali 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November. What to wear on the Varanasi ghats: ankle-length kurta sets, a pinned dupatta near diyas, a crossbody bag for the crowds and a layer for the evening boat ride.
How to restyle one festive kurta set for mehendi, sangeet and the wedding: three looks, the colours and fabrics that repeat best, a planning table and a packing plan for multi-day weddings.
A court marriage is short, daytime and photographed. Outfit ideas for the bride, a groom pairing guide, the right handbag for documents, and what guests and witnesses should wear.
Tulsi Vivah 2026 falls on Saturday, 21 November. Here is what to wear for the evening puja at home, a temple visit or as a guest, from kurta sets in yellow, red, green and pink to dupatta drapes and small bags.
How to dress for a north Indian winter wedding as a guest: heavier fabrics, jewel-tone colours, and the thermals, full sleeves, shawls and closed footwear that keep you warm at an outdoor evening function.
What to wear for a sangeet when you plan to dance: sharara, lehenga, co-ord or dress compared for movement and comfort, plus hems, dupattas, shoes and colours that shine under stage lights.
