India, Oct. 15 -- Festive dressing does not always mean buying a new outfit for every celebration. Sometimes, the most versatile piece in your wardrobe is a kurta you already own. With the right bottoms, jewellery, dupatta and footwear, the same kurta can look completely different at a family puja, a Diwali dinner, a festive office party or a get-together with friends.

I like the idea of repeating outfits because it encourages me to look at my wardrobe differently. A kurta that I usually wear with straight pants can take on a more dressed-up feel with a flowing skirt. The same piece can also look contemporary with trousers, playful with contrasting accessories or more traditional with an embellished dupatta.

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