Saree Draping Styles

Do you fancy sarees and love wearing them? Then you are in the right place. Sarees are the six yards of elegance that can be worn in various ways. However, most of us are not aware of the various saree draping styles. If you are tired of draping your sarees in the same manner, then you can try some of the unique and elegant saree draping styles in this article. You can explore and try the saree drapes in any upcoming events like reception parties, weddings, festivals, etc.

You can make heads turn with these wedding saree draping styles, Indo western saree draping style, lehenga style saree draping, modern saree draping styles, and many more.

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Sarees are timeless piece of clothing that can be worn on any occasion, also with a modern twist. Creative stylists and fashion designers have introduced new and distinct forms of saree draping through their innovative thinking. Nowadays, saree draping styles have become trendy, from traditional saree draping styles to modern ones we have listed them all.

Here is our list of saree draping style that will make you a fashionista:

1. Saree draping style with side dupatta.

This beautiful ivory, royal pink saree is draped in a red silk dupatta to look classy and stylish. The dupatta over the one-side shoulder is a great saree draping style for a traditional wedding event.

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2. Dhoti-type saree draping style

This is another remarkable saree draping style. The classic dhoti saree drape is very comfortable and stylish. This draping technique emphasizes your curves while making a stylish statement. To try this look, you need to wear a saree with narrow pants or leggings and not with a petticoat for a better drape.

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3. Indo-Western saree draping style

Classic saree draping styles can seem monotonous, this is where these Indo-western draping techniques come into play. These saree drapes look trendy and unique.

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4. Double Palla saree draping

If you are looking for an innovative saree draping style then you can go for a double palla draping technique. In this picture, Dolly Jain is looking elegant with a double palla saree paired with a flared full-sleeve top.

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5. Traditional saree draping style

This is a heavily hand-embroidered red organza saree that looks elegant and graceful. Here the saree draping style is the traditional classic drape that never fails to look good.

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6. Pre-draped saree

Pre-draped sarees are very easy to wear, and they can be comfortably worn on any occasion, and are convenient to carry all day long. So, if you find saree draping a hassle, you can try pre-draped sarees.

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7. Saree draping style with embroidered palla

This cream and red toosh saree with a bandhani embroidered palla looks gorgeous. This traditional saree is draped classically and also by wrapping the stunning pallu around the neck.

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8. Wedding saree draping styles

Wedding saree draping styles are very crucial for a bride as they need to look their best on their special day. The drape should be perfect and comfortable for the bride so that she can move freely. This front pallu drape will look good on a bride who is wearing a saree with heavy work.

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9. Front pallu saree drape with dupatta

To add to the fashion statement, often fashion designers add a prop to enhance the beauty of their designs. In this picture, the model is draped with a velvet dupatta on one shoulder while she is wearing a saree with a front pallu technique.

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10. Dhoti Indo western saree draping style

To get this look, it is better to drape the saree with pencil pants or leggings rather than a petticoat for better drape. The dhoti drape has a loose silhouette that enhances the look of the saree. Here the saree has been styled with a shawl.

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11. Modern designer saree draping style

This is a designer saree look that was pulled off by Gigi Hadid with grace. This saree drape by Dolly Jain accentuates the curves and gives a slender look.

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12. Lehenga style saree draping

Among the trendy saree draping styles Lehenga sarees are comfortable to carry and look lovely. It is a very popular style that looks glamorous and trendy. It is also one of the wedding saree draping styles. Lehenga saree drapes are draped around a gorgeous skirt or lehenga.

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13. Saree with Cape-Style Blouse

If you want to try something Indo-western, you can go for this Indo western saree draping style. Here the saree is worn with a cape-styled blouse. It’s one of the easiest methods to dress up a plain saree and also turn it into a trendy look. It can also be worn at a wedding or reception.

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14. Saree draping for the cocktail party

This black shimmer saree by designer Tarun Tahiliani is perfect for a cocktail party. The saree is paired with an off-shoulder blouse and draped in such a way that will give one a slender look. The drape is body-hugging and simple.

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15. Lehenga saree draping style

This is another example of the stylish lehenga style saree draping. The saree is wrapped around a lehenga that looks extremely beautiful. So, if you want to try something different and unique, you can try this draping technique to stand out among the crowd.

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16. Saree draping with coat

Coats with sarees look classy. This is one of the saree draping styles that can make you stand out. You can drape a saree with a coat and wear it on any formal occasion that will give you a great presence.

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17. Bengali style saree draping

This one here is a traditional Bengali style saree draping which is unique and beautiful. In this style, the pallu is kept long and the end of the pallu is brought in front and rested on another shoulder. This is a very popular and classic saree draping style.

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18. Front palla designer saree drape for weddings

This is also a unique saree draping style that caught our attention. The saree is styled with a belt worn at the waist. The saree drape look stunning and it can be worn in weddings and other big occasions.

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19. Trendy saree draping style

If you want to try something fun and trendy, then you can be playful with your saree drape like the one in the picture below. Here the stylist has experimented to make the most of a saree look that stands out! The saree has been paired with boots to give a boss look.

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20. Pre-draped modern saree

If you are done with wearing your saree in the cliched style, then you can give your look a twist with these pre-draped saree draping styles to make heads turn.

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21. Saree draping with denims

There is a lot of scope to experiment with saree draping styles. Here the saree is draped around denim and paired with a belt at the waist to hold the drape in place. The belt will not only secure your saree but it will also add an Indo-western touch. This is one of the modern saree draping styles that you can try out.

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22. Silk saree with a designer blouse

If you want to style a saree while focusing on a long blouse with an elaborate design, then you can drape your saree in this manner. So, if you’re looking for a fashionable look, then this saree drape with a long palla is definitely a good pick for you.

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23. Half saree lehenga with dupatta

Half sarees are trending nowadays, they look stylish and youngsters who do not want to go for traditional drapes can try this saree draping style with a dupatta.

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We hope you liked our collection of saree draping styles that are unique and fashionable. Which one did you like the most? Do let us know in the comments.

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