The versatility of a kurta is well known. Perfect for dressing up or down, if styled correctly, the staple can be many things. For anyone wondering how to give it an interesting upgrade, can take a page out of Malaika Arora and Samantha Akkineni's stylebooks, who have discovered the perfect outfit formula. The A-listers both skipped out on bottoms to wear their kurtas as dresses. While Arora took her dog, Casper for a walk in an ivory MulMul kurta styled with a pair of chunky sneakers, Akkineni picked a multicoloured printed kurta by Saaksha & Kinni for sequestering in style at home. Consider the styling trick a clever answer to this year’s focus on relaxed fashion or a fresh way to extend the lifespan of your favourite iterations. You can even give it a street style treatment by styling it with a pair of white sneakers.

Thanks to its pearl detailing, Sureena Chowdhri’s mid-length lilac kurta makes for a winning pick for those on the lookout for something dressy. Drzya by Ridhi Suri’s printed kaftan can double up as a dress for a mini tea party in your backyard. If you are looking at dialling things up a notch, Payal Singhal’s ivory kurta showcasing polka dots and pom pom detailing will serve you well for a lunch date with your girlfriends. The best part? You can also wear it with a pair of palazzo pants during the festive season.