The recent trend following the jhumka girl from Rocky and Rani Ki Prem Kanani brought back huge applause to one of the most extravagant ethnic dresses for women – sarees! This outfit is graceful, sophisticated, elegant, beautiful, stylish, and everything that can make it appear unique. If the attire is so impactful, imagine the women draping them! However, while donning the beautiful saree over your body, why not try modern styles? We are sure you have already seen those designers and fashionistas playing with different styles over this extravagant piece of fabric. Get your imagination to work as we show you some magnificent yet unique ways to drape the 6 yards of fabric beyond the saree over your curves.
The modern twist to the saree
Today’s women feel most comfortable in Western outfits. No regrets about that. It is essential that you sometimes flaunt your traditional attire as well. But what if you don’t want to be on the extreme side of either of these attires? So, you can create an excellent contemporary style with a fusion of modern and traditional saree. For example, wear jeans and a crop top and flaunt a lovely chiffon saree over it. We are sure you will have attractive colors in your wardrobe matching your modern attires beautifully. Or, you can also skip the jeans and replace them with a long or short skirt to create a more extravagant look. Also, wearing a denim jacket with your regular saree is enough to create a wonderful fusion of both cultures.
The statement of jewellery
Sometimes even your plain, solid-colored regular saree can look sophisticated and elegant if you wear it with lovely statement jewellery. You can bring out all those kundans and diamonds from your granny’s jewellery box and donn them with your saree. A maangtika, a mangal sutra ( if you are married), and a jhumka make even a dull saree come out well. And if you dislike traditional stones and gold or silver, try wearing your saree with boho jewellery pieces like a funky necklace, one ear stud, or a simple nose ring. The final outcome of a saree with these pieces would be alluring, we promise!
Transitional twist
Another way of wearing a saree differently is wearing it with one of the most comfortable ethnic dresses for women, salwar suits. With this attire, you can adorn a typical salwar suit or churidar or Anarkali and then drape a saree over it instead of a dupatta. The on-lookers will keep guessing which type of traditional attire you wear, and you’ll be the most fancy-dressed lady in the group too!
Colors, prints and more
A modern woman loves to experiment with colors, patterns, and prints. What better way than to try them all in your favourite saree? If you like a brighter color strategy, get your saree in vibrant shades of neons, gold, and silvers. If you haven’t yet, try complementing the neutral shades of cholis with contrary-hued sarees and see the magical after-effects. You must even ditch the traditional shades of red and pink at festive events or weddings and opt for soft pastels to look unique and glowing in celebrated functions wearing a saree.
I am sure, you’d agree – wearing a saree was never more diverse before! By giving this traditional dress a modern twist, you are definitely going to win those intriguing glances and look your best on all occasions.
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With festive season almost there, I am planning to get a few sarees over the weekend.
It’s true that we are comfortable in western outfits, however for pujo and navratri saree is best for me.
Here is USA, I rarely get a chance to wear sari but I agree sari is one of the most elegant attire and as you said in the post, we can give it to various twist as per our personal preferences.
Well said Shilpa, no other garment carries the same grace, sophistication, elegance and style as this 6 yards wonder. I would like to try some of the innovative ways of carrying a saree suggested by you in this festive season.
I love wearing sarees and your tips are really interesting. Love to bring modern twist to my traditional sarees. Thanks for all the suggestions.
There is a significant change in the taste and preference of fashion for today’s women and sincerely I like this fusion taste. To make life more simple the concept of 1 minute saree is also reigning in the fashion industry and I really find it interesting and planning to go for one. Mix and match of traditional and western fashion truly gives a new meaning to fashion.
Your exploration of the fusion and modernization of sarees is intriguing! It’s a refreshing take on a timeless attire. The sections on jewelry, color, and prints add depth. Keep up the good work in showcasing the evolution of this traditional outfit!
Sarees are such fun to wear, and so nostalgic, too. The ones that I have, I treasure deeply, even if I don’t have much opportunity to wear them. Thank you for the tips — I’ll definitely be trying them out!
I always hesistate to wear sarees . Your tips are really interesting. Love to follow them and bring some twist . Thanks for all the suggestions.
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true that, Saree is one such yard of fabric which is so traditional yet so stylish when worn in indo-western fusion style with the right colour and prints and the right jewellery it can really do make a lot of difference.
Shilpa,I just wish you had added some pictures to help me understand the concept better but I agree a saree is so versatile. I too have been experimenting with drapes and blouses to make my old sarees feel contemporary.
Saree is one of my favorite dresses and I try my best to find occasions to wear it. Lately, there have been many different styles to wear a saree but I prefer to wear it in a traditional way.
I agree, wearing a saree was never more diverse before due to plenty of options. wearing it with modern twist and adding stylish jewelry can add extra charm to your sari look.
I have a friend who knows the ins and outs of sarees. She has these bags and jewellery that go along with the saree she wears. Looks really great !! She seems to follow everything you’ve listed above.
Sarees never fails to make you look good and each and every occasion, I love wearing sareers and with matching footwear and jewelry adds more grace.
I love wearing sarees specailly for festive ocassions. These days I am loving the modern clipon sarees or one minute ones. Good jewellery always completes the look for a saree IMO.
No other garment embodies grace, sophistication, elegance, and style quite like this six-yard wonder. I am eager to try some of the innovative saree draping methods you’ve suggested for this festive season.
Saree is a best attire and all look awesome while adorning it. It’s great we have contemporary style saree which goes with today’s genz vibe.
I have few sarees in my wardrobe and love to wear them occasionally. Glad to learn that you can style in different ways . And a good jewellery always complete the look.
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