FESTIVE EDITION

SAREE DRAPING STYLES

Shailee would like to share few most popular ways of draping a sari in this festive season.

Gujarati way of wearing saree: This way of draping the saree is not only adopted in Gujarat but many northern states like UP, MP Rajasthan and Bihar also adopt this style. In this way of wearing the saree, the pleats face right instead of left. The pallu also comes from the back to the front from the right side. The edge of the pallu is tucked at the back securing it properly. This style of draping works very well when you want to display an elaborate border. Sometimes a plane silk or tussar saree with full sleeve blouse and rustic accessories can give a modern look to this traditional style of draping.

The Mumtaz style: Old is gold, if you believe in this saying then who can forget Mumtaz Style of drapping.Popularized by the charming film star Mumtaz, this way of wearing your saree involves draping it tightly around your lower body several times, to give it a narrow look and dramatically fling the remaining fabric over your shoulder. This style bares your midriff and makes for a very slow walk.

Anamika Khanna’s Sari with Pants: If restraint is not your strong suit, this unique sari is for you, which, to quote the cliché, looks as vintage as it does modern. It’s been teamed with strong shoulder pads, chic embroidered blouses, long jackets and waistcoats.This new look is the flavor of the season.

Bengali/Devdas style: Originally from Bengal, but popularized by the film “Devadas” this drape is done with two large pleats in front and the pallu wrapped twice around the top. Traditionally the pallu end was weighed down with a house key – usually of the heavy skeleton variety. Nowadays, however, there are many variations to this style. What’s more, it has less folds and tucks that matter and it all crushes down as you go about your day so you don’t really look as balloon-like as you may think you do. This style of saree is highly recommended in this coming festive season.

Deepika Padukone’s Sari draping in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani: This simple way of draping sari can give you an extra oomph by just altering here and there. Double Fold the pallu , where the border should be seen from the outside and secure it with a pin near the waist and taper it towards the front. It gives you an illusion of a slim waist line.