‘’Saree are the way to a man’s heart!’’, says my mom. Whilst I say that sarees are the way to my powerful and practical woman hood. This 6 yard length of cloth is almost always compared with elegance, grace and demure beauty. But little did they know that it could speak of the modern women who carry their ethnic pride with intelligence, confidence and a bold attitude.
Inspired by Tanya Rawal’s ‘#sareenotsorry’ social media campaign, women have begun to wear sarees for everyday wear and break forth the conventional fashion charts in the west. Being an ardent lover of sarees, seeing this has certainly gotten me excited for Southeast Asian influenced looks!
Spirited from a collection of fashion diaries, magazines and celebrity follow ups I have begun to catch up on this definitive form of fashion symbol. With the help of my lovely girlfriends and some expert saree tying skills from my mom, we have gathered 6 forms of saree styles for the urban chics!
1) Scarf saree for the free spirited lady
For the carefree woman who spreads smiles and laughter with her chirpy nature, the scarf saree is a look made just for you! Be it a Sunday brunch with your girlfriends or an artsy date at the museum, this look is for sure to liven up the mood of the people you are surrounded by! Simply drape the pallu (last portion of the saree) around your neck and add your desired accessories. If you would like to take your outfit from just causal to casual chic, pair an ethnic printed saree with coloured bangles and leather purse sling.
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2) Pants saree for the masculine feminist
If confidence, boldness and unavoidable drama is what that speaks about you, this is an outfit you need to put on now! For the girl with better fitted pants than any suave man, flaunt your eclectic sense of fashion with the pants saree. Simply pull apart your pleats to the sides and match it with a figure flattering crop top and skinnies.
For a more edgy look, try pairing your Indian saree with a metallic hand cuff and statement neck piece. Now you can go to a cocktail party looking fabulous with the comfort of your everyday jeans and the exclusivity of a saree.
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3) Sporty punk for the #badass girl
For the one who works harder to break the rules than follow them, reflect your dominant nature in the way you dress! While accessories like ear cuffs, studded bracelets and leather heels show off the audacious side of you, the crowd is in for some surprise when you turn around. When the rest rave about a key hole back, you are a stunner with a sporty tee. Go all out with your choice of outfit and match the extremes like how we have paired a graceful chiffon saree and a sports tee.
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4) Denims for the ambitious modernist
Like how the saying goes, ‘If you don’t dress like everyone, you do not need to think like everyone.’’, you are the modernist who lives by your own rules. Your sense of fashion may not be easily understood but it sure is to call for attention! While everyone goes on with pairing denims with checked skirts, how about a checked saree with a denim outerwear? If you are one who constantly strives to mould your own path apart from the crowd, begin with the way you dress and show the world who you are!
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5) Collars for the classic #bossgirl
If you are a workaholic with no time to stitch your saree blouse for your next big event, here is a quick idea for you! Grab one of your collared shirts in your closet and pair it with a plain saree. Now you can save the buck on your saree blouse and rock on like a real diva. A simple twisted up-do and a signature red lip is all you need to please the crowd. Be the true bossgirl that you are and slay your way through with confidence and a style that was put together within a matter of few minutes!
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6) Turtle neck for the humble self-assured lady
For the wise, rational and sensible woman, you are well assured on who you are and you do not need to be complimented by anyone to feel good. Simplicity is what you live by and it is most definitely presented by your effortless outlook! For the minimalist seeking to update their ethnic style, try pairing your saree with a basic turtle neck crop top. The 90s trend does not have to be restricted to your ordinary wear. Forgo the separation between your traditional and modern clothes and merge them together! Now you could wear this look without the fuzz of being over the top in your ethnic wear!
With that being said, I hope you have been inspired to style your saree the way you wish to! Diwali is just around the corner and it is the perfect time to carry out your fashion experiments on your family visits. Here we have tried to match traditional wear with modern details.
Which is your favourite Indo-western outfit of them all? If you’re looking for the stylish Saree for the Deepavali celebration visit Zalora Singapore to step outside of our comfort zone with your saree! Let us see how you style your saree!