14 luxurious velvet kurtas to consider for your winter festive wardrobe

Given that this year’s Diwali will be missing the usual bustle and opportunity to mingle with friends, a dip in excitement was expected. But much to our relief, one can now feel a nip in the air, making 2020 bearable by a smidge. With that, comes the opportunity to experiment with atypical fabrics and styles when shopping. We suggest looking at the cold weather as your excuse to embrace kurtas in thicker fabrics, like velvet and velour blends. From ruby, green and charcoal jewel tones to sequins and resham threadwork, you’re sure to find your celebratory evening look in this edit.

If you’re wary of trying heavier fabrics in your occasion wear, there are plenty of options with which you can ease into the trend. Consider straight-cut kurtas that are just decorated along the necklines from Nuhh and Shades of India, or opt for speckled embellishment in ruby-toned pieces from Peachoo and Nirjara. If there’s a colour that’s going to stand out, it would be Ambraee’s mustard-toned flared kurta with fringe trims, or Torani’s pistachio green combined with vintage florals and patchwork. There’s no denying the old-world charm that comes with a velvet ensemble, so channel nostalgia in your festive look with a wine Kashmir-inspired pheran from Tjori, a super luxurious rust-coloured kurta with digitally printed velvet stole from Varsha, or mixed prints on Good Earth’s empire waist black dress. Keep scrolling, and our curation will convince you to include the plush fabric in your collection.

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