The best white kurtas to invest in, no matter the season

From pared-down staples to intimate wedding must-haves, we bring you a white kurta for every mood and occasion

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There’s something about white that instantly envelopes you in a sense of calm and fosters you with a sense of refuge, even when the world gets too overwhelming to reconcile with. So it's no surprise that the pristine hue is a universal sartorial MVP—it is versatile, soothing and nonchalant. Combine it with the ease of a classic (or modern) kurta and you have a summer staple you won’t want to part ways with even when the season draws to a close. We round up our favourite white kurtas for the days ahead—whether you spend them lounging on the terrace or shuffling between Zoom meetings.

Easy summer staples

Suket Dhir’s fuss-free jamdani kurtas with matching pants are perfect to curl up in over the weekend with a book by your side, as are Savio Jon’s breathable cotton variants. Abraham & Thakore, on the other hand, add intrigue to a classic ivory kurta with a whimsical calligraphy print. The Loom and Gulabo Jaipur’s sets are tailor-made to lounge in at home.

The Loom
Gulabo Jaipur
For a touch of fashionable flair

Rishta by Arjun Saluja and Chola’s deconstructed silhouettes will elevate your wardrobe with instant edge. Wear them with roomy palazzos, iterations of the dhoti, or even simply as a dress. For white kurtas with a spatter of mood-lifting colours, turn to Payal Singhal and Payal Khandwala.

Dress it up

While white kurtas are perfect for our current stay-at-home routines, they are just as fitting for any intimate celebrations on your radar too. AMPM’s signature whites are exceedingly elegant and can be easily dressed up with some statement jewellery. Their versatility ensures that you can also just as well team them with denims or cropped trousers for a more casual gathering. Sukriti & Aakriti and Sureena Chowdhri make a case for head-to-toe festive whites with looks that are a fitting palette for multihued gemstone jewellery.

AMPM
Divyam Mehta