A quick look at the foot-tapping Bollywood retro number, “Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche,” will reveal the glamorous actress grooving to the song in a flaming orange saree. This quintessential saree draping still catches the attention of an avid fashionista.  

Different saree draping styles have captured the imagination of women through the years. The various draping styles have given the classic nine yards a contemporary spin. Let’s take a look at these latest saree draping styles to make you look different yet oh-so-glamorous!

5 Gorgeous Saree Draping Styles to Add a Twist to Conventional Draping

The Voguish Mumtaaz Style of Saree Draping 

A saree like this can make you channel your inner Mumtaz as you drape it like a diva and look like a Tinseltown actress. Wear this latest saree, an ombre-style satin saree, and go retro as Mumtaz did. Pair the saree with shiny baubles like gold chandelier earrings and a choker necklace. Don’t forget to style your hair into a bouffant just like the fashion icon. Wondering how to drape the saree ala the fashionable actress? This saree draping style will teach you exactly how. 

Red Embellished Satin Saree With Cutdana Work And Unstitched Blouse Fabric
Red Embellished Satin Saree With Cutdana Work And Unstitched Blouse Fabric

The Classic and Beautiful Athpourey Drape 

Another cinematic reference that will immediately take you to the world of dhaak, dhol, and dhunuchi naach! And that’s “Dola re Dola” where you have arguably two of the most beautiful actresses dancing to a frenzy in Athpourey drape. Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai dance in their gorgeous red and white saree looking like a million bucks in traditional sarees. Well, you can wear this Bengal-inspired Athpourey drape and pair it with big bindis and golden jhumkas in a Durga puja pandal or other festivities, looking like a complete dream.  

White Cotton Linen Saree With Red Polka Dots And Unstitched Blouse Piece
White Cotton Linen Saree With Red Polka Dots And Unstitched Blouse Piece

The Quintessential Kerala Saree Draping

The pristine white Indian saree with golden borders Kasavu saree is a picture of elegance. Do you want to drape it exactly the way the pretty South Indian belles wear it?  This YouTube link below will tell you how to nail this classic drape. Don’t forget to enhance your look with white gajras, traditional temple gold jewellery, and a bindi. 

Pearl White Saree In Cotton Silk With Woven Golden Border And Contrasting Unstitched Blouse
Pearl White Saree In Cotton Silk With Woven Golden Border And Contrasting Unstitched Blouse

The Timeless Fallen Pallu Drape

The fallen pallu drape is among the many diverse saree drapes in the Indian fashion diaspora that make the saree look surreally beautiful. As you do the delicate dance between your pleats and pallu, ensure you tuck the saree right to create a stunning drape. Tie your hair into a fancy chignon and complete your look with stone-encrusted danglers to nail this traditional drape!      

Atlantis Green Saree In Pure Banarasi Silk With A Summer Green Luminous Shade
Atlantis Green Saree In Pure Banarasi Silk With A Summer Green Luminous Shade

The Nifty and the Neat Nauvari Saree Drape

The Nauvari saree drape is one of the classic drapes that most Maharashtrian women like to flaunt at weddings and other festivities like Gudo Padwa and Ganesh Chaturthi. If you think it is a complicated drape to master, our tutorial will teach you how to master this traditional drape like a pro. Don’t forget to adorn your hair with flowers and wear a large nath to add pizzazz to your traditional look. 

Fluorescent Pink Banarasi Saree In Katan Silk With Paithani Pallu And Unstitched Blouse
Fluorescent Pink Banarasi Saree In Katan Silk With Paithani Pallu And Unstitched Blouse

Conclusion

The unique thing about saree draping styles in India is that there are countless ways of draping the nine-yard ensemble, hailing from different corners of the country. Imagine draping the same saree design in different styles, making the same old ensemble look fresh, gorgeous, and new! Would you like to try these saree draping styles? Tell us in the comments section below.  

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