Draping a saree, to perfectly your body structure and personality is an art. There are numerous ways you can drape a simple looking saree and make it look unique and gorgeous. Create a stunning impression wherever you go by exhibiting an innovative way to drape your saree every time. Every state or region has their own ways of draping a saree. The origin of the style the saree is draped, many a times, depends on the lifestyle and weather conditions. Drape the saree in a way to perfectly bring out your feminine and charming personality.
Mentioned below are a few popular ways to drape a saree:
1 Bengali Style drape:
As the name suggests, the origin of this pattern and visibility of this style of saree draping is among the ladies of the Bengali communities. This style of draping involves two wide-sized pleats
along with a large key ring to hold your household keys. This key ring also holds the Pallu, which is tucked on the right shoulder. This style of saree draping is best done with a cotton saree.
2 Lehenga Style Drape:
This style of saree draping is gaining popularity, especially to be adorned during special occasions such as wedding, social functions etc. The Lehenga style of saree draping involves a unique
style of tucking the pleats around the waist, to make the skirt of the saree look like a Lehenga. Party wear sarees
with heavy Zari or embroidery work can be styled in this fashion.
3 Gujarati style saree:
This style of saree draping highlights the Pallu significantly. This traditional style of saree draping needs you to wear the saree in a regular fashion, however, taking the Pallu around from the
back over the right shoulder and pin it up in such a manner that the pleats appear to be hanging in the front. This style of saree draping best suits the Leheriya or Zari-Georgette sarees.
4 Mumtaz style saree:
Popular since the 1980s, the Mumtaz style saree is still in trend. This style is inspired by the way the famous Bollywood heroine Mumtaaz used to wear in her movies. The saree has a small border
on the lower skirt drape, which is worn in multiple layers. This saree style does not have basic pleats and simply involves a wraparound design.
5 Mermaid style draping:
This style best suits women with perfectly toned hips. It is styled in a manner that the saree closely fits the hip section and is flared at the bottom. This looks similar to a mermaid and can be
draped while going to a party or wedding. The pallu is perfectly pinned, and hence is extremely comfortable to wear the saree for longer hours. It best suits georgette and zari work sarees. This
style of saree draping brings out the best of your toned physique.
6 Open Pallu style:
Commonly seen in wedding or office parties, this style of saree draping is extremely easy and convenient to carry. Wear the saree in a regular fashion, and keep the Pallu open at the shoulders,
without pleating it. Simply pin the border of the Pallu on the shoulder and you are ready to go.
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