Weddings are all about celebrations, fun, food, and stunning looks, Right? And when we are talking about wedding looks, we have to mention the gorgeous sarees, which are just perfect for every wedding function. For us Indians, Saree is not merely a garment but it is an emotion. We feel that any girl can look phenomenal in a saree and it just beautifully brings out the feminine side of a girl.
While the conventional saree draping style is quite popular and almost everyone is well-versed with it, there are a few dope draping styles that have recently grabbed our attention. Our favorite Bollywood divas served as avant-garde fashionistas and did a few cool experiments with the saree and made a trendy fashion statement, which was adored by all the fashion enthusiasts. Well, if the dapper inside you is already curious to know about these draping styles, then consider us your BFFs as we’ve enlisted below various modern and trendy saree draping styles.
Select the best that aligns with your style and arrive at any function in style. You never know, your flowy pallu might get stuck in someone’s watch. *wink* *wink*
Keep on reading and pinning the ones that you like the most.
We all know that both, Saree and Lehenga are hands down the ultimate outfits for any wedding function. You can combine both the outfits and create your very own lehenga-saree which will look awesome. Try to choose a lehenga that is in contrast to your saree, this will give a quirky twist to your outfit.
Now that we are talking about experimental fashion, we cannot miss this draping style. The cape over saree is voguish enough to make you look and grab the attention of the crowd. If you are planning to wear this outfit for a wedding function, then go for a heavily embellished cape otherwise you can opt for a minimalistic cape.
We suggest ditching the petticoat and instead opt for a cool pair of pants or jeans. You can either go for a matching pair of pants or can even choose contrast shades, both way you’ll end up looking chic and alluring. Drape your saree beautifully over your pants and create an absolute head-turner outfit, that is perfect for any function. This draping style has an indo-western vibe that is quite trendy these days. You can take a cue from Shilpa Shetty who looks splendid in a Green coloured saree paired with green pants with silver embellishments.
If you wish to add some twist to your desi saree, we suggest you to try the ‘Twisted Pallu’ Drape. Wear your saree in the conventional way, just instead of making pleats of the pallu, twist it and you’re good to go. Try this style with chiffon or georgette sarees as it might get a bit difficult to twist the pallu of heavy sarees.
This draping style has been the most trendy and has been donned by various B-town celebrities. For this particular style, you should wear the saree in a half saree drape over a cool pair of dhoti pants. To compliment your look, wear a stylish blouse and put on exquisite accessories.
This retro saree draping style never loses its essence and is still one of the chicest draping styles. The basic idea of this drape is to flaunt the border in the best possible way by draping the saree 3-4 times in the lower torso. You can try this drape with your plain saree that has a heavy broad border.
If you wish to give your saree yet another modern twist then you should drape it with a long trail. You’ll look like a glamorous desi girl from the front while at the back, the trail will give the look of a gown. Try wearing a halter-necked blouse and wear modish jewellery to add the oomph factor to your stunning attire.
For this particular look, all you gotta do is drape your saree conventionally and just wrap the pallu around your neck. This draping style will make you look like a runway model and you’ll garner the attention of one and all. Try this style with a floral print saree or even a plain chiffon saree. Wear heavy earrings to enhance the overall look.
If you are confused while deciding between your sharara suit and favourite saree, we suggest you wear both at one go. You ask us how? Well, drape your saree elegantly over a stunning pair of sharara pants. This particular draping style can amp up your fashion quotient and make you shine among the crowd. Style this outfit with a cool belt that compliments and we bet people around will go drooling over your fabulous style.
If you are someone who wants to make your fashion statement extraordinary, this draping style is just the perfect pick for you. For this look, you can pick a dupatta in similar hues to your saree and create another pallu with it. Since there is too much fabric in this outfit, try to go minimalistic with the accessories.
The ‘Front Pallu’ draping style is a perfect blend of traditional and modern draping style. For this particular look, instead of draping the pallu from front to back, bring it from back to front. This draping style gives you the perfect opportunity to show your stunning blouse and waistline. Make sure your blouse is gorgeous and grabs the attention in the right way.
If you desire to add a hint of modernism to your saree, you should pair it up with a cool and comfortable jacket. According to us, it is one of the most effortless ways to accentuate an otherwise basic saree. You can be experimental and opt for either cropped jackets or long jackets. To create a classy look, go for a jacket that is matching with your saree. While if you want to look unconventional, then you should opt for contrast or a bohemian jacket.
With this draping style, you can create an uber-cool style statement. Ditch the blouse and opt for an intriguing bralette instead. You can choose a bralette that is matching with your saree or pick one that is just in contrast with your saree. Drape the saree elegantly over your trendy bralette and girl, you are ready to rock!
