There is something interesting about prints and patterns – they add a sense of cheer to your wardrobe, it might be the easiest way to add some vibrancy to your clothing collection and you always have a huge choice on offer. However, there is also something very classy and sophisticated about solids – they can add elegance to the most elaborate of wardrobes and are generally perfect for almost any occasion. When you have a selection of solid kurta in your wardrobe, you can be sure that you can get ready for literally any occasion with ease and if you are looking to create that perfect solid kurta and kurti, come directly to SHREE, because this is home to some of the trendiest and classiest Indian wear!

Now there are those who write to us and ask us that even though they want to invest in solid kurti set or single pieces, they are not completely sure about how to style them and how to use them or even how to go about buying them. Here are just some of our ideas for you:

• For casual wear – Perhaps the easiest choice for casual wear would be solid-coloured kurtas and kurtis, because there is a certain simplicity that it offers and it is easy to pair with a range of bottom wear. When you are stepping out for your weekly grocery shopping or are in a hurry to reach your little one’s school to pick them up, you need something that looking trendy, without being too obvious. That is where solid kurtis and kurtas come into play and as long as you have them in a fair few colours, you should be able to create multiple looks with ease.

How to style - Perhaps the easiest thing about a solid straight kurta or any solid kurta is that you can match it with a range of bottom wear options, especially when you are looking to create a casual look. If the kurta is on the shorter side, you can wear it with your favourite pair of jeans and you could even add some sneakers to ensure that its easy to run around, all day long. You can wear the same short kurta with a Patiala salwar and add a dupatta and you are ready for your kids’ school. Longer kurtas can go really well with matching or contrasting leggings and palazzos and when combined with the right footwear and accessories, you have the perfect look. 

• For office wear – When you are headed to work, you have to carry an impression with you – if you work in a serious workspace, then your clothes need to project that and should your workspace be a lot more creative, then you need your outfit to be fun and slightly whimsical too. These are all things that you will be able to achieve with solid kurtis and kurtas and as long as you team them with the right bottom wear, you can be sure that you have a look that is right for your office space.

How to style - How you style your look will be dependent on what kind of dress code your office has – let’s say, you have a solid black kurta, you can team it with neutral-coloured formal pants or leggings. For office, you can also consider salwars, especially if your office allows you Indian formal and by adding a dupatta you can create a lot more formal a look. Another easy way to create a formal look for work is to go with a coordinated solid kurta set with dupatta that you can find in the virtual aisles of SHREE; this way, you will only have to think about accessories, including footwear. 

• For college wear – This is the time when you get to build a style statement that is totally your own, because college is more than just getting an education; its about discovering who you really are. This also means that you can experiment with your looks – if you have an elegant black kurta for women, you can wear it ease and pretty regularly. While you will want to look at the printed kurta collection too for your college wardrobe, there is something understated yet extremely elegant and practical about solids. What is great about solids is that you can experiment with the neck style – from the simple round neck to the Mandarin collar, there is so much more that can happen, because at the end of the day, you don’t want your look ‘busy’!

How to style – When you are off to college, you want your look to be fun, without it being lazy and you also want a sense of sophistication that is not too formal or serious. So, if you are taking the solid black kurta, you can team it with acid washed blue jeans and pair it with sneakers or the same kurta will work well with ankle length leggings. The same solid kurta and a Patiala salwar gives you that traditional look that you just might need once in a while. 

• For festive occasions – Festive occasions go beyond just the Diwali and New Year celebration – every birthday, every anniversary, every housewarming, every wedding, every school or college reunion is a reason to celebrate. And when you have a reason to celebrate, you want to make sure that you are dressed up. Pick a solid kurta with dupatta from the aisles of SHREE, add the right accessories, make sure that your make-up is on point and you will be ready to party! What is great about choosing solid kurtas or kurtis for a special occasion is that you get to play with the bottom wear and even the dupatta.

How to style – One of the easiest and coolest ways to style a look for a festive or celebratory occasion is to choose wisely – look for solid kurtas or kurtis that are made using more rich fabrics. Silks, khadi silks, georgette, chiffon will all work and when you have a plain top, you get to play around with the bottom wear. A solid kurti design offer you the perfect blank canvas – a solid kurta will work great with matching cigarette pants or with dhoti pants in the same colour of something contrasting. If you are going with something matching, add a dupatta that contrasts or pick a bottom and dupatta that works as a pair.

Now that you have a fair idea on how to pick solid color kurta set or singles, there are a few things basic pointers that you will have to keep in mind as well, while shopping.

• Keep in mind the fabric – There is a reason why there is such as variety of fabrics, because each works for a reason. Some fabrics work because they offer comfort and others because they offer style. So, when you are looking for kurtas that will work well for regular wear or office or college, you will want fabrics like cotton and rayon, which will be easy to wear and comfortable, even when worn all day long. For the more glamorous events, you will want silks, georgettes, crepes and chiffons.

• The colour wheel – Pick colours according to the occasion; so, while a bright pink will look wonderful for a wedding or a party, you might not want to choose it for your office wardrobe. For work, that maroon kurta set from SHREE would be a far better pick. Make smart choices based on where you intend to use the outfit!

• Go with the sets – One of the easiest ways to get that look perfect is to go by what the designers have already created – when you shop at SHREE, you can simply pick a cotton kurti pant set with dupatta and have to think only about the accessories!