Owing to the fact that kurtis are being used with jeans, leggings, churidars, salwars and skirts, their importance in the womans wardrobe has increased. The Kurtis for women are classified on the basis of the occasion for which they are used, their style, art style and the designer or Bollywood category to which they belong. Designs of Kurti show creativity in the combination of elements used. Simple ones are used for formal wear while embroidered ones are used for parties.

Designs of Kurti employ fabrics like cotton, crepe, chiffon, silk and georgette. The yoke and neck pattern of the kurtis for women is also handled by designers for newer models. The sleeves, cut pattern and side slits of the kurtis are also subjected to aesthetic changes. For the climatic conditions prevailing in India, cotton kurtis are more preferred for casual wear. Kurtis could either be long or short in size. The long kurtis are used for salwars and churidars while the short ones are used for jeans and skirts.

Designs of Kurti could be ethnic and Indian or could be western or fusion with the west. Top designers like Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Satya Paul are aware of the demand for Kurtis and are working on the topic to come out with new collections for every season. Pastel shades work well during summers and dark coloured Kurtis would look great during rainy season. Since it easy to switch over clothes and carry on routine work with more self confidence, Kurtis for women are most desired by Indian women.