Silk Kurtis and Suits

Silk kurti or silk kurta?

The words overlap. A kurti usually means a shorter top and a kurta a longer, straighter one, and Shagufta lists her silk pieces under both names. The yellow ones are short, at 34 to 37 inches, while the black silk kurti and the Pakistani silk tunic are 47 inches long, close to a dress on many women. Read more in the guide to kurti vs kurta.

Silk for the festive season

Silk is the fabric for Diwali evenings, Eid parties and winter weddings. It has more weight and warmth than chiffon, and it takes embroidery and sequins beautifully. Several pieces here have an embroidered motif.

The cotton silk 2-piece blends the two fibers, so it keeps a gentle sheen but feels softer and easier to wear through a long day.

The silk 2-pieces are the easiest dressy outfits here: the red silk suit comes with pants, while the cotton silk set and the extra small silk 2-piece come with palazzo pants, the latter 46 inches long.

Sizes and fit

Silk pieces here run from XS to XL. Measure a kurti that fits you across the chest and match it with the listing rather than going by the letter: the medium yellow kurtis measure 40 and 42 inches at the chest, the extra large one 46. The red silk 2-piece lists a 53-inch hip for a roomier fit. The size guide explains each step.

Styling silk, and ordering

Pair a short yellow silk kurti with the off-white gharara pants for a haldi or mehndi, or with straight jeans for a Diwali party at a friend's home. A long black silk kurti looks elegant with slim pants and heels and layers well under a coat. For a full outfit with no planning, choose a silk 2-piece and add an organza dupatta.

Silk can look different on a screen, so ask Shagufta for a video if the color matters. Then tap Order on WhatsApp, and she confirms the order and the shipping cost before anything is sent.