BY RANI SHARMA

The flexible tunic is our topic of the month. Tunics are also known, depending upon their style, as kurtis, tops, fusion wear, short shirts or rompers. 

The Indian style kurti can be straight cut, short, long, frock-styled or flared, and is fashioned out of a variety of materials- crush, net, chiffon, banarasi, georgette, wrinkle etc. Different regions of India have a different style of kurti. While kurtis in bandhni and gurjari reflect the traditions of Rajasthan, crepe kurtis with resham embroidery talk about the beauty of Kashmir. Cotton prints with kutch work reflect the simple artistic creativity of Gujarat.
In Delhi, the hotbed of Indian fashion, modern kurtis are tailored to suit every occasion- from everyday wear to evening wear. The prices range from Rs 500 to Rs 100,000 a piece. Here we feature a few modern kurtis in various materials and styles.
1. Digital print on sheer chiffon with deep V-neck. This kurti is worn over a tank top.
2. Low waist sash style in French chiffon and geometric prints.
3. Short raw silk kurti to be worn over silk palazzos.
4. Romper in raw silk with white brocade, to be worn with straight silk pants
5. Pure banarasi with gold self design.
6. Wrinkle burgundy crepe or chiffon with self-prints, to be worn over silk pants.
7. Net frock style tunic with silk patches and neem zari embroidery finished with shimmer piping and a brocade yoke. Wear with tights.
8. Kora silk with antique piping, narrow collar to be worn with silk pants.

Kurtis may be mix-n-matched with scarves.

Jewelry: Long earrings and one broad kada.
Makeup: Carry a brand name purse.
Shoes: Pencil heels in the color of the outfit.

For more info, call me at (404)386-2062 or visit www.raneez.com.