8 Mesmerizing Ways To Drape Elegance As A Saree
By Akanksha Mohit
Through the ages, the saree has been charmingly voguish and has always justified the grace of a woman. In the ever-changing fashion game, it holds a secure spot and is never far behind on the trending charts. The breeze of western culture has touched this ethnic classic to give numerous drop-dead-gorgeous styles. This wedding season, level up your fashion game with these sensational drapes and look like a diva straight out of a magazine. Once you’ve picked your drape, the right blouse design completes the look.
Butterfly style
Want to jazz up your saree but not sway from the traditional look? The answer is the butterfly style. Revamp the conventional drape by folding the pallu into thin, fan-like pleats pinned up at the shoulder. Flaunt your curves in this sleek, stylish ensemble as others watch in awe.
Dhoti style
The dhoti-style saree is a gracious blend of two traditional attires for a surprisingly indo-western look. Replace your petticoat with leggings and drape a saree over it for a comfy look you’ll fall head over heels for.
Mermaid style
Gorgeously draped with the lower pleats spread out to resemble a mermaid’s tail, this style screams beauty and class. With its curvy silhouette, it’s just the thing to add a playful, bubbly vibe to your next occasion.
Belted style
Adding a pinch of sass to your ethnic outfit is never wrong when it looks as stunning as the belted style. Cinch your waist with a belt, which both accentuates your curves and keeps the saree in place all day. This comfy drape has you covered — so don’t shy away from the festivities.
Front pallu style
Not a fan of the hassle of draping a saree? The front-pallu style is the one for you. Simply wear the pallu over your right shoulder instead of draping it across your torso, for a simple look that’s a pleasure to carry. Bid farewell to pleating worries and still look effortlessly graceful.
Retro style
Inspired by the evergreen diva Mumtaz, this is one of the most iconic ways to wear a saree. Ace the look in a chiffon saree draped in wraparound style to give layered pleats that expose its glittery border. The retro vibes are unmissable as you walk into a room.
Lehenga style
When you have an undying love for ethnics, choosing between two favourites can be agonising — so why not combine them? Attain a look of sheer grace by fashioning a lehenga from your saree: pleat almost the entire length and leave the rest for the pallu.
Pant style
Raise the fashion bar at your friend’s wedding with this chic, comfortable drape. Wear pants instead of a petticoat and drape the saree over them. Palazzos, trousers or shararas — pick any bottoms to carry this look with sophistication.
An evergreen outfit, the saree is uniquely versatile: extremely traditional, yet it makes a woman look glamorous like no other. From conventional silk sarees to modish sheer ones, these beauties will always be loved. Go ahead, explore the choices and lose yourself in the gorgeous weaves of this timeless garb.
