5-ways to stylise traditional sarees for a drop dead gorgeous appeal! (image credit)
Sporting a Kanjivaram saree or a Banarasi silk is a daunting task. The zari work can weigh it down even more. However, the real issue isn’t even that. Apart from the maintenance, it is always the how you can manage to not look like your grandma in it. We feel you girls; the struggle is real. This is why here are 5-tested and tried- style tips to glam up a silk saree and amp up the oomph quotient.
And yes, all these styles are celebrity-approved! So, read on and get on the style wagon!
Belt it up!
Don’t like how the saree bulks up at the midriff? Give yourself a better silhouette and your traditional saree a contemporary makeover with a belt! Just like a ‘kamarband,’ but in a modern, chic way!
Ditch the petticoat
While you can wear a fishtail blouse with a chiffon or plain linen saree for a better look, a Handloom saree needs to be worn with a cotton petticoat to let your skin breathe under those heavy layers. But who said that you can’t wear them with a palazzo or cigarette pants? Look for yourself!
Flaunt some flowers
Over-accessorising is a deal breaker. Bring some playful and proper to your ethnic diva look with floral jewellery! You stay fragrant and natural and bring the A-game to the fore!
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Sport a trendy, zara hatt ke blouse
If you are looking to amp up the glamour of a traditional saree, pair it up with a neo-traditional blouse. It could be a halter neck, a backless saree blouse or even a crop top! There are times when you have to head to a party straight from the office with no time to change. Such occasions call to channelise the boss lady in you! Wear the saree with a boyfriend blazer or even a summer jacket and take it off, when you want the boss lady to go and ring in the party goddess! If you are a fan of the latest androgyny trend, this might do the trick for you!
Wear a dhoti. Not a saree.
It is time to bid farewell to the days of stumbling over the edge of the saree and listening to the good ol’ advise of kicking the pleats. Because you bring the saree-dhoti! Wear the Kanjivaram or Banarasi like a dhoti and you might as well run! Taking the style inspiration from the traditional Maharashtrian saree-nauvari, which offers ultimate freedom and style!
Hope these style tips will help you to eliminate the clichés and work to make a traditional saree totally fun! Put these style ideas into practice and give saree the perfect style statement that resonates with you! A saree is the most versatile outfit, a few tricks and tips, add some overtones, combine the traditional and modern and you can transform it into a workwear, a party dress or even a saree that is designed to strut on a runway!
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