How to Pick Your Kurti Size: A Simple Home Measuring Guide

Sizes differ from brand to brand, which is why a medium in one store feels like a small in another. The reliable way to buy clothes online is to use your own measurements. All you need is a soft measuring tape and a few minutes.

What you need

• A soft tailor's tape (not a metal one).
• Light, fitted clothing or innerwear.
• A mirror, or a friend to help.

Step 1: Bust

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, keeping it level across your back. It should be snug but not tight. Breathe normally and note the number.

Step 2: Waist

Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the belly button. Do not pull in your stomach.

Step 3: Hips

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.

Step 4: Preferred length

Measure from the top of your shoulder to where you want the kurti to end. Do the same on a kurti you already love, and use that number as your reference for length.

Compare with the size chart

Open the size chart on the product page and match your bust first, since that is the hardest to alter. Kurtis are generally cut with a little ease, so the garment measurement is usually a couple of inches larger than the body measurement. If the chart lists "garment" measurements, choose one that is 2 to 3 inches bigger than your body measurement for a comfortable fit.

When you are between sizes

• Choose the larger size for flowy, A-line and straight cuts.
• Choose the smaller size only if the fabric has some stretch and you like a fitted look.
• For Anarkali and flared styles, prioritise the bust and shoulder fit, because the skirt has plenty of room.

Common mistakes

1. Measuring over thick clothing.
2. Pulling the tape too tight.
3. Ignoring the kurti length, then being surprised by a short hemline.
4. Assuming your size is the same across fabrics. Cotton can shrink slightly, while rayon stays soft and loose.

Once you know your numbers, shopping becomes simple. See all kurtis or read our guide on choosing a kurti for your body type. If it does not fit, our 7-day return and exchange policy has you covered.