Kurta-ing the Issue

I love wearing a kurta as a cover-up. They’re the perfect length to cover the bum plus they usually have little side slits that kind of expose the leg. They’re always breezey and comfy for the beach. And they always come in such beautiful patterns and prints. Following are my favorite four:

This coral paisley kurta from Zara has the sweetest story behind it. My mom was visiting us in Beijing. On one of our outings the two of us were shopping in a Zara. My mom had this kurta in her hand and was just about to check-out at the cashier when she kindly said, “Did you want anything?” This immediately brought me back to my childhood! I said, “Yes! Actually I kind of want to get the same kurta.” She encouraged me to go see if they had another one. They did, so now my mom and I are matching!

The story behind this one is not as exciting. It is also from Zara. I had seen it on a fashion blogger I follow (Peace Love Shea) in several different posts (like this one), and I just fell in love with it. The moment I saw it in a Zara for myself, I snatched it up without hesitation. It’s in the softest cotton too!

This is my oldest kurta and the one I wear sparingly as I don’t want to wear too thin. It’s from my time living in India, so it’s the real mccoy–from Hill Road in Bandra no less. The embroidery on it is exquisite. Each visit to India I look for something similar but the cut on this one cannot seem to be replaced.

Here’s my newest addition from my time in Bali. This one isn’t exactly a kurta, but it’s very close. It might verge on more of the kaftan style–which is a first for me. Regardless it’s airy and soft and the snake print makes me feel sexy!

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