Saree styles in 18 different ways!

Whether you’re a teenager or a married woman, a sari is sure to make you look graceful and gorgeous. While we usually stick to our mother’s style of wearing it, there are numerous other ways to style it. As a fashion-forward woman, why stick to same old rules?
It’s time to break the rules! Here are 18 sari-draping ideas for your next function. You’re welcome!

1. Belt and Sari
Add a belt to your sari to make it stand out. Sounds strange? Why not try a metallic belt/ formal belt or your grandmom’s heritage kamarpatta—both are sure to get you noticed.

2. Off-Shoulder Sari
This trend is not just for your tops and tees, but for the sari too. Drape the pallu on your shoulder and pair with a designer ruffled or Chinese-collar blouse or an off- shoulder blouse.

3. Retro Bollywood Sari
Take inspiration from yesteryear’s fashion icon Mumtaz and try this style for your upcoming event. Wear a cropped blouse and gajara for a retro touch.

4. Gujarati Twist Sari  
The next time your mother asks you to try the ‘Gujarati’ style of sari-drapping, put your own modern twist to it. Wear a long pallu and a classic blouse, and see it turn from conventional to contemporary

5. Cross Wrap Sari   
Get a full-sleeved blouse stitched from your local tailor and wear your regular printed sari in this cross-wrap style. You just turned into a style icon without spending on a designer outfit.

6. Neck Drape Sari    

Just like you’d wear your scarf, try draping your sari around your neck. Without spending a single penny, your regular sari got way more fun. Wear a quirky blouse and complete the look.  

                                                                                                                                        

7. Blouse/Jacket Over Sari     
We love how designers combine Western and Indian styles together. Wear your blouse or a traditional jacket above your sari and enjoy a host of compliments coming your way. Experiment with ribbons, embellishments, textures of materials, net and even metallic motifs.



8. Reverse Sari
Show off your fashionable side with this reverse style of draping the sari. Ensure that your blouse is well-fitted and has prints or patterns, and wear your hair in a bun or brushed back in a sleek manner to flaunt your sari style.



9. Knot your Sari  
The knot on the sari has been seen in several designer collections. Instead of draping your pallu the normal way, knot it at the waist or at the ends.

10. Kurta or corset with saree  
Team up the saree with a sleeveless corset or any contrast kurta and see the difference in look. Psst .. it also hides away the extra fat at your waist.

11. Peplum Sari  
Drape your sari and the pallu across your waist or from behind inspired by the Gujrati style. Confused? Yes, we’re talking about the sari, it could also be a saree inspired ready- made gown.  It looks trendy and you can wear your favourite top or a peplum blouse. Pair with a cool belt and minimal jewellery.

13. Wrap Sari   
Wrap your sari on your crop top and trousers or your unconventional salwar kameez and watch it instantly transform into a fusion outfit. Wear it with statement accessories and dramatic makeup.

14. Skirt Sari      
You can always pair a top or corset with this draped saree. Pair it with a cool belt or minimal jewellery.

15. Fringe saree 
Its the latest fad in town. Drape it like a dress or with a pair of leggings, looks really cool!

16. Sari Gown         
Made popular by Blake Lively, the sari gown is perfect for a red carpet event. Save up some moolah and head to a designer store as you must have one of these in your wardrobe. Combine with heavy contemporary jewellery and you’re all set for the evening.



17. Flower corsage on saree
Interesting style which gives a lot of finesse to the ensemble, looks elegant too. Just pin up the corsage on your upper shoulder above your chest and you're good to go.

18. The 5 Sec Saree 
This is a ready made wrap made for the Super busy people out there! Just wear it like a jacket and you're ready!

Guide to an Awesome Wardrobe

It is said that we use only 1/3 of the clothes in our closets. Wow. If that’s true, it means that 2/3 of our wardrobe we should never have bought in the first place. OK, maybe there are legitimate reasons for not using some of those clothes. You lost or gained weight, you’re waiting for the right occasion, or you’re holding onto your Members Only jacket, hoping it comes back in style one day. But what about the rest of those clothes you never wear?

Manufacturers spend millions of dollars trying to sell you the new look and their idea of style. But mannequins and models in catalogs can be made to look great in anything. So don’t assume you have to dress like them to look good. It’s your job to decide what works for you.

Look in your closet and identify your go-to outfits. Force yourself to describe why you like them. Maybe it’s because you feel the cut makes you look taller, slimmer, more attractive, more professional, or friendlier. Then determine how it does this: is it because it has a lower waistline, a v-scoop, or a drape neck, etc. Then ask yourself why you don’t like other outfits as much. While color is important, try to think beyond just the color of the item. This exercise should give you a good sense of your general style.

The crucial element to buying clothes you will actually wear is to never go shopping without a specific need in mind.

When you go shopping without a particular need, you increase the chance of buying clothing that doesn’t fit your style or wardrobe. Before shopping, spend a little time in your closet to review. Your wardrobe should not be a random assortment of clothing; the next item you buy needs to fit somewhere and it needs to match something.

It helps to think of individual clothing items as players on a team. When shopping, shop for the team. You might tell yourself, “I need a charcoal pants to match my wool plaid jacket; a blue shirt and skirt that will compliment my green sweater.” Ask yourself: does the item easily create more outfit combinations on my team? If the answer is no, then you probably shouldn’t buy it.

Understanding your style—which clothes you like and why—will go a long way towards making you a better shopper. Buying clothing with a specific need in mind will help you create an awesome wardrobe that you will actually use.