Ivory Anarkali Kurta and Palazzo Set

The kurta is cut close through the bodice and then releases into a full anarkali flare from just below the bust, so it swings when you walk rather than hanging straight. A round neckline ties at the front with a small tassel, and three-quarter sleeves keep the arms covered without adding bulk. Underneath, a matching white palazzo shows through in soft layers wherever the kurta hem lifts, so the flowing skirt and the straight palazzo hem move as two distinct layers rather than one.

This one is suited to a Rakhi ceremony or a family lunch where you want something festive but still in cotton, not silk. It also works for daytime functions where you'll be on your feet for a while, since the fabric breathes and the flare doesn't restrict movement.

• Fabric: Pure cotton
• Fit and silhouette: Fitted bodice with a full anarkali flare, worn over a straight palazzo
• Neckline and sleeve: Round neck with tasseled tie, three-quarter sleeves
• Print or embroidery detail: Subtle self-stripe texture in ivory, no print
• Styling: Add jhumkas and a maang tikka for a Rakhi ceremony look
• Care: Gentle machine wash cold, dry in shade. Warm iron on reverse.