Sarees – A timeless beauty

Whenever someone talks about an traditional ensemble from India, mention of a Saree can never be missed. It it timeless and ever so graceful.Sarees never run out of style. Available in such a variety of materials, designs and textures, there is always room in your wardrobe for one more.

Sarees have not just been popular in India. It was won popularity all over the world, with celebrities draping the 6 yards in various different styles. That’s what makes a saree so apt for any occasion. Club it with different blouses and it will always look new. Drape it in a new newstyle, it will always be owner’s pride.

Talk of different styles to drape a saree, here are some of the most widely popular styles for you.

  1. Nivi Style: This is most popular and one of the easiest ways of drapping a saree. It is neat yet very elegant. This style can be used for any kind of fabric. This style will never go wrong.

 

  1. Front Pallu: Front pallu is a very good option if your saree has nice work on the pallu or a heavy border pallu. You may jazz up the look even more by adding some tassels and doris or other similar accessories on the Pallu.

 

  1. Mermaid Style: As the name suggests, this style is most apt to show off your curves. Tuck the saree around the waist. The lower portion of the saree looks like a skirt and gives a slimmer look. Light materials like net and chiffons look best in this style.

 

  1. The Bengali Style: This style is a beautiful blend of sensuous grace and traditional flavour. Though any saree can be tied in this style, a beautiful crisp plain cotton saree with aborder is what accentuates its beauty.

 

  1. Half Saree: Having its orini from the south of India, this style has taken the fashion statements to another level. It is a feminine and graceful attire yet extremely simple, comprising of a long skirt, gorgeous long dupatta and a blouse. This is definitely highly recommended to be in your next shopping list.

 

  1. The retro Style: The name itself brings the dazzling image of Indian actress Mumtaz wrapped around in a bright elegant chiffon saree. It is one of the easiest ways to drape a saree and since it goes around the waist a multiple times, it enhances the curves and makes you look slimmer.

 

  1. Neck Wrap: This style gives you an all new way to drape the saree. Instead of letting the pallu flow down, simply take it around your neck just like a scarf and get a contemporary look with the same old saree.

 

  1. The butterfly Style: With a slight twist to the Nivi style, this is one of the most common ways of Bollywood actressesdrapping a saree. The pallu is made very thin, such that the midriff or navel is visible. It goes well with chiffons and nets. Also it goes best with a heavy embellished blouse to flaunt.

 

  1. Floating Style: Tie the saree like a routine Nivi style. Instead of pleating the Pallu, just let it flow through your left shoulder. A heavy Pallu looks very beautiful in this style.

 

  1. Tribal Style: This comes as a relief especially for those of us who cant get the pleats right. Saves you a lot of time and effort. All you need to do is wrap the saree in regular steps, clockwise and then drape the pallu around the chest. Take it from the back and pin it on the right shoulder.

 

  1. Rajrani Style: With a twist in the seedhapallu style, this style brings the pallu in the front and can be left falling down in pleats or forming a “V” can be pinned up in the left shoulder. Show off a saree with the best pallu that you have.

 

  1. Indo-Western: Make a style statement by simply draping your saree over a trouser or jeggings. Gather the pleats on the left leg and let the pallu go around you and sit on the left shoulder. Add ease and oomph to your movements.

 

  1. Crop Top: Add a stylish trendy crop top to the butterfly style and you are ready with your own latest trend.

 

  1. Belted Saree: Get an ethinic belt around the waist on a nivi style or frontal drape of the saree, it always add elegance to style.

 

  1. Dhoti style: Get a spunky look by wearing the dhoti style. This style adds attitude when combined with an embellished corset and accessories.

 

Now that you know the 15 innovative ways of how to drape your saree, next time you decide to wear a saree, do it with a dash style and glamour.

 

Tip: Always wear your footwear before you drape the saree to be able to know the right length.

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