Palazzos and leggings are the two most common bottoms paired with a kurti, but they create very different looks. Here’s how to pick between them.

Leggings: Streamlined and Practical

Leggings sit close to the body and work well under longer, straighter kurtis. They’re practical for daily wear, layer easily under longer hemlines, and suit almost every kurti length.

Palazzos: Flowy and Comfortable

Palazzos are wide-legged and flowing, and pair especially well with shorter, straight-cut kurtis — the contrast between a fitted top half and a loose bottom half is flattering on most body types. A shorter kurti like this solid blue rayon straight kurti works nicely with palazzos. If you’d rather not match separates, try a ready-made pista green kurti-palazzo set or browse our kurti pant sets.

Which One for Which Occasion

• Office or errands: leggings, for a streamlined, easy-to-move-in look — see how to style a kurti for the office
• Casual weekends or festive-casual events: palazzos, for a more relaxed, flowy silhouette

Quick Rule of Thumb

Longer kurtis generally pair better with leggings; shorter kurtis generally pair better with palazzos. Matching proportions this way keeps the outfit balanced. Another easy option is denim — see how to wear a kurti with jeans. Fabric also changes how each bottom sits, so check the best kurti fabrics for summer.

More kurti pairing tips in our complete kurti guide, or shop the Kurti collection.