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6 Different Styles of Wearing Dupattas that Will Amp Up Your Look

Author: Roopa Behari
by Roopa Behari
Posted: Apr 14, 2015

A plain white kurta, a pair of white leggings and a multi-coloured bandhani dupatta - do you see that the appeal of this outfit is because of the multi-coloured dupatta? The contrast will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. This is the power of accessories. You can transform a plain outfit into something fun and funky with this garment. If you want to shake things up, wear a flashy one with a nude-coloured dress.

Fashion trends change over time. But how you wear a garment depends on your style. Have fun with dupattas. Wear them in different styles and see how they transform your look. These are the following ways in which you can wear them:

3 Styles of Wearing Dupattas on Indian Outfits

Dupattas have long since been a part of Indian outfits. It is usually worn across the shoulders. But you don’t have to follow the rules all the time. Try these fresh styles of wearing it:

  1. When you’re wearing a lehenga, wear the dupatta on your head, bring the ends in the front and create a deep U with them. This draping style gives an elegant look.

  2. If you’re wearing a salwar-kameez with a heavily embroidered neckline, ensure that you don’t cover it with the dupatta. Instead, pin it to the dress on one shoulder and hold the loose end across your wrist.

  3. If you want to transform your lehenga to look like a half saree, wear the dupatta on one shoulder to look like a saree and tuck the loose end in your hip. Pin it in the right places so that it doesn’t come in your way.

3 Styles of Wearing Dupattas on Western Outfits

Fashion gives you the freedom to experiment with different styles so that you can flaunt a new look every day. Drape this garment in stylish ways on western outfits to look cool and funky.

  1. If you’re wearing a plain white off-shoulder top, you can add some funk to it with a colourful dupatta. Wear it around your neck and cross the loose ends to make it look like an ‘X’. Now tie these loose ends behind your back. This style will ensure that you stand out from the crowd.

  2. Do you want to flaunt the girly equivalent of a necktie? Just use the ends of a printed dupatta and tie it like a necktie. Simple!

  3. You can also use your dupattas as head gear. If you are wearing a plain tee, tie a printed one around your head in a loop to flaunt the hippie look.

Style is all about having fun and experimenting with different outfits to discover your style statement. It is a journey that you have to undertake. So experiment with these styles of draping a dupatta.

If you want to buy a dupattas, buy it online. Online stores offer dupattas in different colours, prints and brands on a single catalogue. You could choose from different brands like W, Shilpi, Swan by Bella, Visaga, Vishudh and more. Use filters on the catalogue to narrow down your options. Online stores also offer great discounts. Online shopping is easy, fun and convenient.

About the Author

Roopa Behari is a passionate writer, interested in writing on topics on fashion items shopping like clothing, makeup items, Footwear ect.

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