At least once, every Indian woman has worn a saree. It may have been for a short while for an event, or for marriage. And some wear it day in and day out, owing to the tropical weather in India. The most common way being the Nivi drape. But wait! You do not have to settle for that yet.
Unique styles of wearing sarees have come up in the last few years. Modern women are leaving no stone unturned to make sure, that the saree game evolves. Let us find out the 5 top ways to wear the saree.
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Stunning Ways To Wear The Saree Today
Adding A Belt – Sarees paired with belts have become a style statement of sorts in recent years. You may go for leather belts in beige, brown, or black. Apart from leather, metal belts in silver and gold finishes have also become quite popular today.
For South Indian brides, adorning the waist with diamond and precious stones encrusted belts is also a tradition. From weddings to party looks, this style of wearing sarees is dominating fashion pages.
Draping With A Palazzo – Now, you do not even need a petticoat to drape a saree. Go for a palazzo instead. This gives a very modern and edgy look to the wearer. Choose from different palazzo styles and colours, to change the way your drape comes out. Go for chiffon sarees for party look, and cotton silks and for formal occasions. See for yourself.
Dhoti Style Draping – Most commonly worn by the royal women, from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, today it is reigning in other ways. You can simply wear the saree in dhoti style over a pair of leggings. You can wear the saree as a half-drape or a full-drape, according to your needs.
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Saree With Kurta – Looking for different ways to wear the saree, just got easier. Many women feel shy to wear blouses, as the necklines may be uncomfortable for a few. But wait! Do not avoid wearing one, as you can club sarees with kurtas and shirts as well.
Half-Saree Look – You can now combine two sarees to give you an ethereal look for any festive occasion. You can alternatively choose a dupatta as well. This saree draping gives variety and also adds a touch of glam to your ensemble. This style is very common for brides.
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Take Away…
Experiment with these ways to wear the saree, this year and make the experience more exciting. Do not limit yourself, when it comes to styling ideas. You can try out more saree drapes or think out-of-the-box, to devise your own.
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