It has been rightly said that a saree isn’t just a garment. It’s an influence, an identity, a language. Saree is evergreen six yards of garment that all together adds elegance and grace when worn by anyone.
Saree today is not just limited to traditional ways of draping. With style quotient raising the bar, saree drapes have undergone a drastic revolution. There have been multiple occasions when you must have spotted your favorite celebs wearing the traditional garment with a touch of modern-day fashion.
So today we bring to you some of the statement drapes that you must try this summer to stand out.
Rock And Roll With Retro Drape
Being the evergreen Bollywood drape that has been flaunted by actresses like Mumtaz, Madhubala, Sharmila Tagore, this drape particularly gives the classic retro vibes from the 70s.
These sarees are generally readymade and come with a pre-stitched waistline to give you the perfect curve to highlight your waist.
Stay Perfectly Pleated
Styled mostly when the material of your saree is silk, zari, georgette etcetera, this is the most basic yet the most quintessential drape. Worn mostly on traditional occasions, this drape offers a vintage and stylish look.
Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone and Parineeti Chopra have been spotted acing this drape on several occasions.
Poised With Pants
This neo-modern fashion has been trending for quite a while now. The draping style mostly remains conventional but the catch is that the petticoat is replaced by denim that adds the oomph factor in your look.
Sonam Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan have carried this drape while raising the fashion quotient.
Delicate Dhoti Drape
Worn mostly when the saree is Nauvari or the nine-yard saree, this drape is quite popular in Maharashtra and Southern India. Also known as Kashtha, this saree is a perfect blend of femininity and charm that reflects on the person who wears it.
Bollywood has a long tale to tell when it comes to Nauvari Saree as actresses like Madhuri Dixit Nene, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan have had embraced this drape elegantly.
Written by Saumya Singh
Author’s bio:
Saumya Singh is a budding lifestyle and entertainment journalist. She believes that lifestyle journalism is not everyone’s cup of tea. She holds the view that just like hard stories, covering soft stories also deserves their appreciation because it is a part of journalism that appeals to the masse
