Love wearing sarees? Why not take this traditional classic for a spin this Diwali with some interesting styling tips. Check it out…
Nothing can define elegance better than a saree. Hence, it is no surprise that this timeless six-yard wonder, which traces its origin to Indus Valley Civilizations, holds an irreplaceable place in the heart of every Indian woman and by far remains to be the most common sartorial pick for festivals.
No silhouette can beat the charm of a traditional saree. A saree not only exudes unmatched sophistication but given its extremely versatile nature, it can also be worn in myriad styles. With just one saree you can achieve almost a dozen styles. So, this Diwali, why not jazz up your saree game? Here are some interesting ways to style this exquisite festive staple…
Belt It Up
If you don’t want to steer too far away from the traditional saree look and yet are willing to experiment, this style is definitely for you. All you need to pull off this style is a statement belt or kamarbhandh to cinch your waist. Drape your glorious six-yard in a normal way and then just accessorize it with your belt. Voila! You are ready to make heads turn with your style. A crop top or an off-shoulder top doubling up as a blouse can further accentuate your look.
Ditch The Conventional
Blouse Enough of breaking your head to get that perfect fitting blouse. Honestly, there are several ways to style your saree without it. You can simply grab your favourite shirt and drape a printed or plain saree over it. Alternatively, a saree paired with a crop top, bustier, vest or printed tee can instantly make you stand out in style in the crowd. Get creative, look up to your favourite Bollywood celebs for inspiration and nail this quirky saree style like a pro.
Pants To The Rescue
Give an easy contemporary twist to your saree game by simply ditching the petticoat and draping your six-yards around pants, jeggings or even denim. Trust us, you will slay and how!!!
Double The Elegance Quotient The most attractive feature of a saree, undoubtedly, is its pallu or the end piece. And ever since designer Shaina NC devised the surreal double pallu saree draping method, every actress in B-town has been going gaga over it. If you love the classic saree draped look but also want to experiment with fashion, then you definitely must give this new saree draping trend a try. All you need to try out this style is an embellished dupatta matching your saree or another saree. Agreed, it’s a bit tricky style but once you get the hang of it, you shall be ready to rock.
Scarf It
One more interesting saree draping method to try out this festive season is to wrap the pallu around your nape like a scarf. Contemporary and stylish, this quirky style of draping will surely take your fashion quotient up by several notches.
Say Yes To Jackets
Don’t even think about this style twice. Just grab a neatly designed jacket and throw it over your saree to make a stunning style statement this Diwali.
Best Of Both Worlds
If you ever have to make that tough choice between your favourite lehenga or saree simply grab them both. Believe us, a saree can be beautifully draped with a lehenga to help you effortlessly steal the show this Diwali. Lastly, don’t hesitate to experiment with various draping styles, silhouettes, and fabrics, like mentioned earlier, saree is an extremely versatile garment and nothing can steal away from its eternal charm. So, go ahead grab your fav six-yard from the wardrobe now.