There are many different ways to drape a saree, from belt style to jeans saree, you can try it all. With one saree, you can achieve 10 different looks and styles! It’s going to be nothing like you’ve tried and it’s definitely going to be flattering.
How you can wear a saree –
Step 1 – Things you need- 1. Saree 2. Blouse 3. Peticoat 4. Safety pins
Step 2 – The basic saree 1. First, wear the saree blouse and make sure it fits you perfectly and the blouse ends just below your bust.
2. Put on a petticoat along with the blouse. A petticoat is important, due to the fact that there are saree with fabrics that are transparent. The color of the petticoat should match that of the saree.
3. Pick the shoes that you want to wear with the saree. Shoes with colors and designs will add beauty to your appearance.
CAUTION: The petticoat needs to be tied very tightly using a drawstring. Otherwise, it would mess up the pleats and fabrics tucked inside.
Here’s a list of some of the styles you can try with your saree:
1. Belt Style
Drape your saree the normal way and just add a belt that cinches your pallu at the waist. You can even use a kamarbhandh if you want to go for a more traditional look. A statement blouse like an off-shoulder would definitely add some zing to your outfit.
2. Dhoti Style
Dhoti Style Try out this offbeat look the next time you have to attend a wedding. All you have to do is wear a legging instead of a petticoat for better draping purposes. The style is a bit tricky but don’t you worry, we have you covered!
3. Neck Drape Style
Nect Drape Style[/caption] All you got to do is wrap the pallu around your neck like a scarf. You’ll have to keep the length of your pallu longer to achieve this style. You can even experiment with as many scarf styles as you like.
4. Mumtaz Style
Mumtaz Style Channel in some retro vibes at your friend’s wedding this season. If you remember Mumtaz’s epic saree draping style from Ram Aur Shyaam , then this is going to be easy. The secret to achieving this style lies in the layering of the saree.
5. Mermaid Style
Mermaid Style[/caption] This style of draping spreads out the lower part of the pleats, which in turn, look like the tail of a mermaid. The drape might look like a lot of work, but it only requires a few extra tucks and pleats.
6. Jeans Style
It’s easy, it’s comfortable, it’s functional and it’s super chic. It might just be the right style for the next wedding you have to attend.
7. Butterfly Style
This draping style is not only stylish, but it also makes you look slimmer. All you got to do is make extra thin pleats of your pallu and pin it on your shoulders.
8. Lehenga Style
Why buy an expensive lehenga, when you can drape one from your saree? Yes, you heard that right. The lehenga style drape is pretty easy to ace as all you have to do is keep pleating the whole 6-9 yards. Of course, with some left for the pallu.
9. Front Pallu Style
This one’s got to be the most easiest one. Instead of carrying over the pallu to your left shoulder, you carry it from the back to your right shoulder. While the Gujarati style involves spreading out of the pleats, you can choose not to as well.
10. Pre-stitched Gown Style
If you really want to slay this style, you need to have a blouse that is absolutely killer. Sequined, net, jacket-style or peplum-style, for the pre-stitched gown style, you can experiment with your blouse as much as you want.
Try all these different styles and look gorgeous in any party or event. Add some jewelry and heels and you are good to rock any of these styles you want. They are all so different and unique that your friends will be envious of your style and beauty.