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Guide to Layer Your Saree
Saree is a perfect fit for all types of events, be it a daytime event or night function. It is an apt attire for weddings, high-profile parties, festivals, or office parties. But when the events are in winters, wearing a saree can be tedious. The chilly breezes of this season call for sweaters and jackets to keep you warm but if you wear these over a saree, it might look quite off. But there are some cool hacks to help you layer your saree and make a style statement even in the unfriendly weather.
Enhance Your Structure
Many women feel that they look fluffy suddenly after wearing a saree. Therefore, layering a saree with the jacket will give structure to your upper body. Other than helping you make a style statement, it will also free your hand movements so you can be comfortable in your outfit all through the event or day.
Opt for A Fusion Look
Layering a saree with jackets gives you traditional as well as western look. You can use a white shirt as well like a blouse to carry the flash and fusion look. You can also style your saree in the dhoti style. There are many ways to add a western touch to your traditional look and adding saree jacket to it is one of those ways.
Brace Yourself for the Winters
The chilly breezes of winter are a hindrance for the ladies to wear a saree for the event, so all you can do is layer it with something else. Nevertheless, styling jackets with saree will keep you warm as well as it adds style to your fashion. Different types of jackets can be teamed up with various type of saree that you wish to wear.
The Importance of The Right Blouse
How you choose a blouse for your saree can make a world of a difference to the overall beauty of the outfit. The blouse should have a perfect fit otherwise it might ruin the look, and you will end up paying more attention to your blouse and enjoy the party less. When it comes to layering your saree jacket, make sure that your blouse settles neatly under your jacket. The color of your jacket and saree must look complimentary. For instance, you can wear a plain color saree and pair it up with saree jacket of the contrast color with golden design on the jacket or pair a dark and light colored jacket to your attire. Depending on the importance and type of the event you can pick your saree jacket from light to heavy work on it. Here are some trending saree jacket looks to help you look like a diva.
5 Trending Saree Jacket Looks to Make a Style Statement
Here are 5 latest trending options in saree jackets, that are bound to make you look your elegant best.
Floor-length Jackets
Do you want to own something similar to Sri Devi's floor touch saree jacket look at Lakme Fashion Week? Floor length saree jackets give a royal feel to your saree and style. A shiny silk saree jacket or handwoven saree jacketmight add boldness to your personality and make you look different from the crowd. Floor touch saree jackets that reach your knees are inspired by the '40s and 50's style which are now worn to add a style statement to your sarees. Such long saree jackets are not only comfortable but also keep you warm. To nail the look, you can pair it with glittery party clutch and matching pumps. You can order your long saree jackets from Aza Fashion for Rs. 38,000. It is a high low hem in navy blue color with embroidered dhupion jacket. This saree jacket comes with a pre-pleated saree.
Jacket Style Blouse
If you are someone who loves wearing traditional sarees, then you are in for a treat! A jacket style blouse to pair with your saree is a very creative style, and quite in vogue! This will completely change the look of a regular saree, keeping it classic as well as fashionable. Even a simple or plain saree layered with traditional saree jacket will look beautiful. For such traditional saree jacket look, you can check out this on Mirraw.com. The saree is a designer one in blue colour with a velvet saree jacket. It is a plain nylon net saree with velvet borders for Rs. 4086.
Collared Neck Jacket
Collared neck saree jackets or high neck saree jackets give a sober and elegant look to your saree. Some collared neck saree jackets are designed with buttons on it, which adds a vintage touch to your look. Buttons are not that significant, but big show buttons can surely grab some attention. A heavy embroidered collared neck saree jacket along with a plain light color saree will give a perfect look for any events — for example, a black collared neck saree jacket with golden embroidery on it with off-white net saree. You can also wear a heavy necklace if your saree jacket does not have heavy embroidery on it.
STYLE TIP: Try wearing the blouse with the saree pallu draped from around the back and twisted downwards.
Jacket For a Lehenga
Lehengas paired with a simple blouse are worn mostly in wedding ceremonies, but now it is time to have a wardrobe change. Lehengas with saree jackets are the best and latest combination for wedding ceremonies. You can style your lehenga with an embroidered jacket and pair it with some jewelry, and you are ready to go. All you need to do is plan the perfect color combination for a stylish look. You can order the embellished lehenga-jacket set in peach and golden combination from Kalki Fashion for Rs.20,340. This a georgette fabric lehenga as the jacket is of raw silk and net. It has Kasab embroidery and beautiful golden sequin work on it. The full length of the jacket is about 55 inches, and that of the lehenga is 42 inches.
Sleeveless Jacket Blouse
Sleeveless jacket blouse in the vest pattern is one of the most comfortable jacket styles. For an ethnic, folkstyle look, the jacket can be embroidered with mirror work. You can order vest like sleeveless jacket saree from Utsav Fashion for Rs.3,604. It is a georgette saree with cream colored brocade jacket. The saree has detailed stonework on it.
STYLE TIP: Wear a mirror work vest like sleeveless saree jacket with a saree, which does not have heavy work on it. In addition, the color selection of the saree jacket must compliment the saree.
3 Great Fabrics For Saree Jacket Designs
Almost all of us have seen our moms and grandmas wear a saree without much difficulty. It is we millennials, who find it very difficult to handle a saree. For a better experience when you wear a saree, it is essential for you to select the right fabric. The fabric should be comfortable as well as give a rich look. Below is a list of some fabulous fabric suggestions for you to make the right pick.
Banarasi or Brocade
Brocade and Banarasi style add rich texture to your saree jacket. These are known for its traditional charm. You can team the Banarasi saree jacket with basic silk or a chiffon saree, and you are ready to go. Such pairing sets a benchmark in celebration of cultural heritage. You can order the beige and maroon brocade saree jacket from Utsav Fashion at Rs. 1,708. The beauty of this saree jacket is enhanced with thread woven in floral motifs with potli buttons with loop closure.
Velvet
The velvet fabric is good for the winters. This material is thick and provides warmth. A velvet saree jacket gives you a royal feel. This fabric is mainly known for being used in dresses of Mughal times. The saree jacket decorated with gold tilla, zari, or resham on velvet fabric makes it unique. You can order a velvet Saree Jacket from Utsav Fashion at Rs. 3,997. This is a velvet full sleeve jacket in black color. It is detailed with bullion and zari work.
STYLE TIP: To make the saree jacket look different, add a golden zip to the jacket.
Silk or Raw Silk
Embroidery always makes an outfit look dressier. So, for a bigger event, you can opt for an embroidered jacket on a silk or raw-silk based fabric. Embroidered jackets can add a glow to a simple saree. Plain sarees with embellished thread work, floral motifs or beaded pattern is a great choice when combined with the right style of fabric.
You can order an embroidered jacket from amazon.in designed by Yashika Tejwani for Rs. 4,999. This beige coloured jacket is made of silk with embroidery work on it. The jacket has long sleeves and a round neck style.
STYLE TIP: Ensure your embroidered jacket has a perfect fit.
Tips to Accessorize your Saree Jacket Look
Once you have worn a gorgeous saree, the next step is to make it impressive with the right accessories. If you are donning a heavy saree, you can select some simple accessories to balance your look. In case, you are wearing a simple saree you can approach a dressier look with some statement pieces. Here are a few suggestions for accessories that you may pair with a saree jacket outfit.
Belt Up Your Jacket Saree Blouse
Sarees are being paired with belts extensively. Many designers have accepted this style, and they are coming up with new belt styles for sarees and lehengas. You can ditch your 'Kamar Band' for a belt to clinch your waist. The belt gives a modern look to the attire. The advantage of wearing a belt is that it holds the saree jacket and blouse in place. You can also try wearing a corset belt.
Brooches
Having the pallu pinned right in place for a hassle-free saree day is very crucial. Brooches can help you add some glamour to the saree. It is like an ornament or embellishment on your saree, which helps to keep the saree’s pallu intact. Brooches can also be used for holding the saree pleats tight. Pin up the saree pleats well and add a brooch in the front as a good highlight to the saree.
Hair accessories
Your hairstyle plays a very important look in enhancing your beauty. Try a few hairstyles beforehand, and once you have finalized your saree, you can get your hair set. The hair accessories also add some importance to the saree and your look. Your hair accessories are never in the frame when you wear a heavy saree. However, hairpins, hair drop, or any other hair accessories can add glam to your look.
STYLE TIP: You can tie a hair bun or messy hair bun with a red rose for a classy hairstyle look.
Distinctive Clutches
Accessorizing your look is as important as selecting your saree and its fabric and getting the right blouse stitched. While going to any event, you have many essentials to carry like mobile phones, keys and not to forget some makeup essentials. Clutches, handbags, slings, 'potlis' are few types of bags for your saree look
You can pair your outfit with party clutch of golden glitter and keep all your things in it instead of carrying it in hands or polybag, which will make it, feel so odd from your fashion and unprofessional.
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Be Bold In Your Experiments
Traditional attire like sarees at times seem stuck in a time wrap. While the timeless beauty of sarees is unquestionable, giving it a little lift with innovative ideas help it keep interesting. Look for ways to bring in freshness to your traditional attire but remember to choose something that complements your style. It could be jackets, brooches, or even new draping techniques. - just go through online resources like style blogs or YouTube videos to give you an idea of how you can pull of a fresh new look and draw appreciative glances.