07/11

Body Shape Styling · Frame 07

Styling

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Look 07 of 11~2 min read

Styling

The look

A-line floral block-print kurti in soft grey with pink, green, and white botanical motifs, paired with a wide-leg chevron palazzo in coordinating terracotta and grey stripes. V-neckline with white lace trim, 3/4 sleeves with matching lace cuff, worn with white embellished flat mules and heart-shaped white earrings.

Client checklist

Iron the kurti and palazzo on medium heat with damp cloth — 5 minutes total
Check that the kurti hem clears your hip — if it pulls, try the next size up
Wear skin-tone seamless bra and high-waist brief underneath — no lines, no colour show-through

📤 The image uses an interior with frosted glass panels and dark wood frames — the muted teal-grey glass complements the grey base of the kurti, while the wooden frame grounds the earthy botanical print. A white marble floor and indoor plants complete the setting. For your own shoot: a plain off-white or sage wall, or a window with diffused natural light, will replicate this perfectly.

Background & environment

The image uses an interior with frosted glass panels and dark wood frames — the muted teal-grey glass complements the grey base of the kurti, while the wooden frame grounds the earthy botanical print. A white marble floor and indoor plants complete the setting. For your own shoot: a plain off-white or sage wall, or a window with diffused natural light, will replicate this perfectly.

Lighting

Stand 1–1.5 metres from a large window with a white curtain for diffusion; no flash — turn off overhead lights entirely

Role takeaways

Model

Hand on hip (as shown) elongates the torso and breaks the boxy read of the A-line. Keep the elbow pointed outward, not pressed to the body.

Designer

The lace trim at V-neck and sleeve cuffs is the detail that elevates this from casual to occasion-ready. Source lace at 12–15mm width for proportional balance.

MUA

The soft grey base flatters warm skin by contrast — don't use cool-toned foundation. Match the model's undertone with a yellow-based or neutral primer.

Stylist

The co-ord works only when the kurti isn't too long. Mid-thigh to hip-length is the sweet spot. Steam on location — cotton creases in transit.

Spec Sheet

Description

A soft grey block-print floral kurti paired with a coordinating wide-leg chevron palazzo — a complete co-ord set that reads festive and feminine without trying too hard. The A-line silhouette and lace trim details make this universally flattering across body types, from petite to plus.

Pinterest Description

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Core details

Stand 1–1.5 metres from a large window with a white curtain for diffusion; no flash — turn off overhead lights entirely

Background: The image uses an interior with frosted glass panels and dark wood frames — the muted teal-grey glass complements the grey base of the kurti, while the wooden frame grounds the earthy botanical print. A white marble floor and indoor plants complete the setting. For your own shoot: a plain off-white or sage wall, or a window with diffused natural light, will replicate this perfectly.

Influence: Sabyasachi Mukherjee — Block-print heritage aesthetic translated into everyday wearable silhouettes

Focus area

◈V-neckline with white lace trim — creates a vertical line from chin to chest, elongating the upper body
◈A-line kurti silhouette — the garment's most important feature for body-type inclusivity
◈Chevron vertical stripes on palazzo — the pattern doing the most visual work for elongating the lower body