As the name suggests, a cotton plain kurti is typically devoid of intricate patterns, embroidery, or embellishments. It relies on the elegance of simplicity. The kurti is designed to be versatile and can be worn on various occasions, from casual to semi-formal. The Kurti can be a unisex garment, in the same way the Kurta can be a unisex garment. The main difference generally is that the Kurti Top is much longer, whereas the Kurta is a bit shorter. "Usually the Kurti was longer than male's Kurta, for sometimes it reached down [past] the knees. The long straight kurta designs are more commonly known as the Pakistani suit style – it is a long straight kurta which is ankle length, paired with wide legged or straight palazzos. This simple kurta design is suitable for every body type because it gives a slimming effect by making your body look elongated.