Swap it, Wrap it, Drape it: Trendy Tutorial on Contemporary Saree Draping

If you’re a modern day diva (and I suspect that you are) you love wearing sarees and hate repeating outfits. So what do you do with your newly acquired designer saree when you’ve worn it to a social event?

Perhaps you could wear it to a social event with a different crowd. Certainly, that would be a good idea if we weren’t living in the age of social media and everyone hadn’t seen pictures of you in your designer saree the very next day! Maybe, you could stash the saree away for a few years, but then the particular design (that you so carefully picked) may have gone out of fashion.

Don’t despair! You do have 6 yards of sheer elegance and pure wonder to play with. Here’ what you can do: Swap it, Wrap it, Drape it!!! Switching the style of draping the same designer saree will give you a whole new designer outfit to flaunt! Teamed with a different pair of heels and a new hairstyle each time, the same old designer saree can be worn as at least 5 different outfits.

Read on for the season’s hottest trends of Contemporary Saree Draping…

Fusion: Tell Everyone Who Wears The Pants

Forgoing the traditional petticoat for a pair of pants/tights can infuse new life in to an old designer saree. In case you’re worried about looking "odd", know that the look has been tried, tested and aced by Bollywood celebrities and divas of the ramp.

Dhoti: Divide and Rule

The Marathi or Koli style of draping has been brought back in to vogue – courtesy some of our favourite designers – but of course, with a modern twist. The look is ruling the ramp and the socialites have already embraced it!

Layers: Do It Mumtaz Style

Draping even the simplest saree in layers of varying widths (instead of pleating) can really transform the look of any designer saree. The style, immortalized by Mumtaz, is finding its way back into Bollywood. Needless to say, it’s already a big hit at important events and elite parties.

Mermaid: Why Walk When You Can Float

This popular style that suits most body types has been around for a while but doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Tight at the hip and flared towards the bottom, with the pallu neatly pinned, this style is comfortable and allows for easy movement.