Abstract Katan Silk Tie Dyed Black & Yellow Suit (T+B+D)

When would I wear this one?

Office wear is its strongest fit, as the black top keeps it sharp and professional. It moves easily to a kitty party or brunch, works for summer outings and travel, and with the yellow dupatta and some jewellery it carries into an evening dinner.

How does the yellow dupatta change the look?

A lot. Without it, the black top and teal bottom are deep and quiet. Add the boldly marbled yellow and grey dupatta and the set brightens instantly. That gives you two moods from one outfit, depending on whether and how you drape it.

What creates the pale dashes on the top?

The top is Katan silk with jacquard weaving, so the small pale dashes are woven into the fabric in vertical rows. Against the black they stand out clearly, giving the top a fine pinstripe effect that looks neat and structured.

What comes in the package?

Unstitched fabric for a complete set: a Katan silk top, a Katan silk bottom and a Resam silk dupatta with marble print. The top and bottom are each 2.4-2.5 metres, and the dupatta is 2.3-2.4 metres long and 32-33 inches wide.

How should I wash the set?

Dry clean it for the first wash. After that, hand wash gently in a mild detergent, on its own, and dry in the shade. Washing it separately is part of the care routine, which makes sense with a black top, a teal bottom and a bold yellow dupatta in one set.

Any tailoring advice for this set?

Ask for the stripes to be matched at the side seams and kept straight on the front panel. A slightly longer kurta shows off the pinstripe effect well. With 42 inch wide bottom fabric, a straight pant or slim salwar is the easiest cut.