Top 5 Saree Wearing Styles in India

In the Hindu culture, one of the attires that have gained worldwide fame is the saree. It has gone from being a cultural wear to becoming a global trend that has been coveted by every woman. However, the problem is that will the hype not as many people are conversant with the attire. This makes it hard for one to go out there and getting this much coveted fashion trend but after you read this, that is going to be a thing of the past. Here are five of the most loved and trendy ways of wearing the saree and what you need to nail the look.

Nivi style:-

This style has been among the longest lasting styles of draping the sari. With its roots traced back southern state of Andhara Pradesh this traditional draping technique has a versatility that will suit any occasion.For this style you will need a stylish sari, a fitted blouse, a matching inskirt, a few safety pins and a pair of comfortable heels. Accessorizing may not be much of a problem so it may not need addressing as for now though it a must have.
For this, rap one end of the sari in the inskirt and take the other end one full round and make sure that it fall an inch short off the ground. Continue to make 6-7 pallu pleats and hold them from the back and bring them to the front. Now take the pleated pallu, pull it over the left shoulder and pin it up and let it hand. Towards the right, pick the untied portion of the saree from the upper edge and tuck it in the inskirt then make the pleats once more from the untied part of the saree and tuck those in as well and let them face left and pin it up. Your Navi style look is complete.

Bengali Style:-

A traditional saree with a red border, a blouse with puff sleeves, an inskirt or petticoat, round bindi red to be precise, and a trinket is what you will need for this look. Start by tucking the saree on the right side of the waist and take it a full circle around to the left then back and repeat this 2 times. Once done, make now make the pallu pleats to form a deep U at the front and tie a trinket at the one end of it. Lastly bring the corner of the pallu under the right hand to the front and place it on the right shoulder.

Lehenga Style:-

For this style, you will need an embellished saree, a satin petticoat or inskirt, heels heavy stone studded jewelry, classy blouse and a good number of bangles to accessorize. For this style, you should start tucking from the center of the back but only up to the right side of the waist then make 5 pleats from the right to the left of the waist. After that is done, you can now tuck the saree back to the centre so that it completes an entire round back to the point where it started. As usual the next step is to make pallu pleats and bring it to the front on the right shoulder using pins to hold in place. Finally, get the upper corner of the pallu and take it to the left side of the waist and pin it up.

Mumtaz Style:-

Ensure that you have a bordered solid color saree, an inskirt, heels and a sleeveless blouse. Start with tucking one end of the saree and take it all the way around making only 2 pleats and tuck it facing left on the inskirt. 4 inches above the length of the full saree bring the untied portion of the saree and tuck it in and repeat the wrapping step of wrapping. Of the untied portion of the saree, make 6-7 pleats and bring it from the back over to the left shoulder and pin it into place.

Maharashtrian style:-

For this style, you will need a pair of cycling shorts, a matching blouse, a nose pin, a paithani saree, a few safety pins and a pair of comfortable footwear. Holding one end of the saree, make a full circle around the waist and tie a not around the waist center by taking a few inches off both of the edges. Make 6 pleats from the untied portion of the saree and tuck them around the waist center then proceed to make the 5 pallu pleat and bring them in from the back over the left shoulder and pin it up neatly and you have your style all done.