Do You Know the Latest Lehenga and Saree Trends? Learn How to Wear Lehengas as Sarees and Vice Versa, or Turn to Our Pick of 10 Stunning Lehega Sarees (2019)

When it comes to inventing some amazing ensembles, Indian women have always raised the bar. Lehengas and sarees have been a part of Indian wear since time immemorial. Most Indian women have a large collection of ethnic wear for wearing in traditional functions and gatherings. We all try to not repeat our clothes in same gatherings, but buying a new ensemble every time is not practical for all.

Lehengas are generally worn on very special occasions and most women will have more sarees when compared to lehengas. This article throws light on something really interesting that will make you reuse your ensembles in a very fashionable way.

Here are some classic examples on how lehengas can be draped as sarees and vice versa. This way, you get to use your heavy lehengas and sarees to the maximum and get your money’s worth. This myriad styles will definitely raise eyebrows wherever you go!

If you feel your lehengas are hanging in your wardrobe since years without any use, then we have some amazing styles in which lehengas can be worn as sarees. This way, you can reuse your lehengas in a totally different way and use it to its full worth. It will also add a stylish touch to your regular lehenga revamping its overall look. This change will surely turn heads wherever you go. A lehenga worn as a saree brings about a beautiful blend of two traditional outfits rolled into one.

To wear a lehenga as a saree, you can either use the same dupatta you have with the ensemble or team up your lehenga and blouse with another matching saree from your wardrobe. The trick here is to drape your saree in the with pleats and pallu using the lehenga as your underskirt. But the difference here is that you ensure that half of your lehenga is still visible. You start draping the saree from the pleats directly without making the first turn you usually do around your waist with a regular saree. You start with making pleats and then draping the saree in a regular way. There are many pre-stitched lehenga sarees available online which not only make it easier for you to get the look of a saree but also looks quite dressy and elegant. You can experiment with different styles of draping a saree over your lehenga skirt.

You can also watch the video tutorial given for a better understanding of lehenga saree styles. This tutorial shows how to wear a regular saree in the style of a lehenga.

Now this style certainly makes you use your old sarees to their total money worth. It also gives a dressy and stylish touch to your sarees. This style is also a boon for young girls who have never worn a saree. It is also great for very skinny women as they can add some fluffiness and body around the waist by wearing an underskirt that keeps the saree in place.

Watch the above video tutorial see in detail how a saree can be worn as a lehenga. The step by step video will give you better understanding of this creative style; follow the steps given below.

We have selected some amazing lehenga saree ensembles for you from various ecommerce sites online. Choose your favorite style from below.

This stunning navy blue and gold printed saree is perfect for light gatherings where you want to dress up in a more contemporary ensemble minus the bling and jazz. This navy blue printed saree has a solid border and it comes with a pre-stitched blouse. The pure cotton blouse and saree feature ethnic printed motifs. The blouse is stitched to perfection and features full sleeves with a bell-shape at the wrists. Pretty paisley prints are designed beautifully giving an overall final look of a lehenga in this pre-stitched lehenga saree. You can get this AKS Navy Blue & Golden Printed Saree for Rs.1,999 from myntra.com. Accessorize this ensemble light with just a bracelet and earrings. You can let go of the necklace as the blouse features a lovely neckline.

This self-designed lehenga saree in a pink coloured jacquard will turn heads wherever you go. The blouse is in dupion silk fabric and comes stitched. Both the blouse and the saree feature a pretty zari border in gold and lovely patchwork style embroidery. This ensemble is perfect for weddings, functions and traditional gatherings. The saree or lehenga skirt features the styling of a lehenga with a flare while the dupatta has to be taken like a saree pallu, making this a quintessential lehenga saree fusion. Grab this Aasvaa Self Design Lehenga Saree Jacquard Saree for Rs.1,817 only from flipkart.com. Remember to accessorize this attire with lots of Indian traditional accessories to enhance the effect. This ensemble features machine embroidery and is best maintained by dry-cleaning only.

This alluring lehenga style saree in an appealing beige and green hue is fabricated from faux chiffon material. The lehenga skirt has a poly shantoon lining underneath and features pretty glitter work, resham, zari, stone, dori and patch work. This lehenga is available in waist sizes from 36 to 38, hip 38 to 40 and length 40 inches. The golden art silk blouse is semi-stitched. The website gives free fall and edging services for the ensemble.

The way the lehenga cascades at the hem in a fish-style, it will enhance your curves beautifully. Get this Embroidered Lehenga Style Chiffon Saree in Beige for Rs.8,551 from utsavfashion.in. You can pay an extra Rs. 500 to get the garment ready to wear. You can get over 200 style combinations for your blouse when you click on ‘made to measure’ option in the website. You can also get the saree pre-stitched to save you from the hassle of pleating and draping it every time.

This opulent orange and blue bemberg and net embroidered lehenga saree is something that you can wear for your traditional gatherings as well as wedding festivities. With a color blocked pattern and a heavy border, this vibrant combination is extremely eye-captivating. The blue raw silk blouse with net sleeves can be customized as you get the fabric un-stitched. Get this Kalalaya Orange And Blue Bemberg and Net Embroidered Saree for Rs.4,602 from voonik.com. It is a non-see through fabric and you can style the dupatta by leaving it loose as a pallu or pleating it over your shoulder.

This stunning sea green lehenga saree was first carried out beautifully by Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit. If you wish to replicate her style, you can get this one from shopping.rediff.com at a discounted rate of Rs.3,499. This garment comes with a georgette blouse piece and the lehenga material is net. There is a lovely work done on the border of the dupatta which can be draped as a saree pallu to give the look of a lehenga saree.

Priced at just Rs.1,900, this stunning Astha Bridal Banglory Designer Lehenga Choli & Lehenga Saree can be availed from moonboy.in. The blouse features heavy work and is fabricated from Banglory silk fabric. The lehenga skirt also fabricated from banglory silk. The royal blue lehenga and blouse are teamed with a light blue dupatta which can be draped like a pallu giving the look of a lehenga saree. This ensemble is perfect for wedding functions and traditional gatherings. The site also gives a full buyer guarantee and you can return or exchange the product in case you are not satisfied.

This beige silk draped saree lehenga paired with a black resham embroidered blouse from kalkifashion.com will take your breath away with its elegance and style. The beige saree is fabricated from a silk material and comes with readymade pleats and a stitched pallu.

The edges and borders have a beautiful resham embroidery of paisley and floral motifs. The embroidery is further enhanced with zardosi, French knot and moti work. This ensemble is paired with a black cotton blouse featuring reshal jaal work in paisley and floral motifs. This blouse comes with a front zipper opening and has a sheer back made from net. It is advisable to dry clean this garment only. The website has an option of custom fitting wherein you can upload your measurements and get the blouse stitched as per your measurements. This designer piece is available for Rs.26,940.

Indianweddingsaree.com brings this fabulous peach and gold silk lehenga saree which is our most favorite of the lot. This lehenga style saree can be availed at Rs.5,070. It comes with an unstitched blouse and fall and edging work done. There is a lovely moti and stone work done on the lehenga saree which looks very delicate. The lovely shades of peach and gold make this a very festive wear. The entire fabric is of net and it is advised to only dry clean this garment whenever required.

This orange and pink lehenga style saree is extremely gorgeous and vibrant. You can grab it for Rs.14,369 from panashindia.in. The art silk fabric is decked with stone work, lace and gota patti embroidery. The pink art silk embroidered blouse is unstitched but you can have it tailored by uploading your measurements at the time of placing your order. The website also gives an option of ordering a petticoat with this garment at an extra Rs.400. You can accessorize this one with heavy jewellery to enhance its look. It is a perfect ensemble for wedding wear, traditional functions and ethnic festivals.

This stitched raw silk lehenga saree in pink and red will make you stand apart from the crowd. Grab this one immediately from ninecolours.com at Rs.29,925. This website gives a ‘Promise’ tag all those garments which you will get exactly the way it is shown in the picture. So if you are amazed by the visual representation of the garment, expect the ditto copy when you buy online.

The floral embroidered blouse and lehenga are attached with a pallu in this ensemble. The embroidery is done with dabka work, zardosi and sequins. The skirt is fabricated from raw silk and taffeta while the blouse is made from raw silk fabric. The dupatta is made from lycra fabric. The lovely blouse has an alluring embroidery at the back and front. You can get a similar blouse stitched by uploading your measurements on the website.

There are a lot of small-scale designers in India which have oodles of talent in aesthetic styling. With the onset of ecommerce sites, these designers are now able to showcase their collection online so that everyone in India have access their clothes. Women living in smaller towns often do not have exposure to lovely dresses and lehengas but with online shopping today, everyone can avail stunning lehenga sarees and other garments at affordable prices.