How to Style a Kurta Set for the Office

A kurta set doesn't have to choose between comfortable and put-together. Here's how we'd wear ours through a full day at the desk.

Start with the silhouette that matches your day

Our three styles aren't interchangeable — each is cut for a different kind of day.

• The Executive Ivory — a subtle V-neckline and tailored straight fit in cotton-silk. Built for back-to-back meetings.
• Botanical Calm (Sage Green) — a boat neckline and relaxed drape in 140 GSM viscose rayon. For a day that moves between desk and errands.
• Soft Statement (Dusty Rose) — a high-low hem and closer fit. Best for evenings that follow the workday.

See all three in the Serene Edit.

Keep the dupatta simple for office hours

Each set comes with an ombré Chanderi dupatta — sage-to-mint, ivory-to-gold, or rose-to-blush — hand-finished with a fine zari border. For office wear, drape it once over one shoulder and leave it there. Save the fuller drape for evenings.

Read more about how it's made on The Craft.

Layer for air conditioning, not against it

Viscose rayon and our cotton-silk blend both breathe well, but office air conditioning runs cold. A slim blazer or shrug over the kurta works better than adding another layer underneath — it won't disrupt the straight-cut silhouette.

Get the size right the first time

Each style is cut differently, so sizing isn't one-size-fits-all across the collection. Measure against the specific style you're ordering, not your usual size elsewhere.

Full details in our size guide.

FAQ

Can I wear these kurta sets without the dupatta?

Yes — the kurta and pant work as a complete two-piece if you'd rather skip the dupatta on a busy day.

Do the sets wrinkle during a workday?

Viscose rayon and cotton-silk both resist wrinkling better than pure cotton, though a quick iron before wearing helps them hold shape through a full day.

Which style works best for client-facing days?

The tailored fit and subtle V-neckline of The Executive Ivory are built for exactly that.