We all know that saree is the most versatile attire but what most women are still not aware of is that the styles in which a saree can be draped is also as versatile. Here are a few styles you can try out next time you cover yourself with those 7 yards.
Pallu in front:
Keeping the pallu at the front is quite a nice try if the saree has a good amount of work or design on the pallu or if it has a heavy or embellished border. For getting this look flawlessly, put on the saree on top of a petticoat or inner. Make the pleats. Then let the pallu go all around you below the hands. To make sure it does not fall out; secure it using pins on either sides of the blouse. You should now pleat your pallu and bring it on one of your shoulders, preferably left, and pin it. This is a comfortable and stylish look.
Bengali style of draping:
This is one of the quickest ways to drape a saree but the ultimate look of the drape will look amazing. This style includes two large pleats along with a key ring to hold down securely ad firmly the pallu. Bengali style is worn best with light cotton or handloom sarees but you can try the style in a brocade saree too.
Lehenga style:
When you are wearing the saree to a close one’s wedding or any festivity, you can drape the saree for it to appear like what you have worn is a lehenga. Make several pleats and tuck them around your waist to make it appear like a lehenga and you can wear the pallu on one shoulder to make it look like a dupatta. This will look both traditional as well as contemporary.
Marathi style:
Marathi style is quite different from almost all others worn by Indian women. Marathi saree is longer in length (9 yards, not the usual 7). It does not require a petticoat for its draping. The Marathi style saree is bound to make you stand out in the crowd. Also, do not forget to wear a nose ring with the saree and put a few flowers on your hair.
This is the season of festivals, and the season for shopping. Women sarees online shopping offers a large variety of sarees in various materials. Have you decided the draping as yet?