One Saree, Multiple Looks: Creative Styling Drapes For Different Diwali Celebrations

Diwali is not just about dressing up but is also about trying new things. If you are a saree lover and tired of draping it in the same way on every festival. we have a guide to make your look unique and creative and become the talk of the town. From using belts and corsets to half-drapes and blazers, create multiple looks using one saree.

5 Unique Saree Draping Styles To Try This Diwali

If you are looking for unique, easy, and creative saree draping ideas for Diwali, then below are some really great suggestions that will help you become the centre of attention. 

1. Skirt Style Drape

If you are planning to wear a saree for Diwali this year, I suggest you wear it with a twist. Try this skirt-style drape, which gives a very modern, boss-lady, chic, and unique look to slay at every party. Moreover, it is also very easy to style and carry.

Wear the skirt style drape saree at your Diwali party (Image:TDJ)

How to drape it?

• Pleat the saree in the exact way you usually do, while leaving the desired pallu length
• Then neatly hold the saree and wrap it around your waist either one or two times
• Then either let the pallu fall on your waist or neatly wrap and tuck it so that it is not at all visible

2. Corset Saree Drape

Corset saree has been ruling the Instagram and TikTok trends lately. It is the perfect mix of modern and traditional for all the working women and Gen Z. Women nowadays are fascinated with corset tops and that snatched waist look. Not only trendy, but this look is also very manageable.

You just need a corset top from your wardrobe to upgrade your saree look (Image:TDJ)

How to drape it?

• This style requires very minimal effort. You just need to have a contrasting colour corset blouse for your saree
• Drape the saree almost in the original way while pulling the pallu from inside your corset blouse, which will give you the snatched waist look
• You can either leave the rest of the pallu open or bring it again inside the blouse from the other side’s shoulder

3. Blazer With Belt Style

Styling the blazer with a saree is the best for all the corporate women who want to wear a saree to their office Diwali party. Adding a belt brings together the entire look. It gives a very boss lady, confident, and modern office look to traditional sarees.

Ditch the plain draping style of the saree; pair it with a blazer and belt (Image:)

How to drape it?

• Wear the saree in the usual way first
• Pleat your pallu and wrap it around your neck first and then secure it with the belt.
• Wear a blazer over the saree and blouse
• If not, then let the pallu fall as usual over the coat from one side, or you can neatly pleat the pallu and put it over the blazer on your choice of side

4. Half- Draped Saree Style

If you are someone who always finds it difficult to walk in a saree but loves wearing it, then a half-draped saree is perfect for you. It is a comfortable way of wearing a saree without any stress of it slipping off midway.

Not a fan of saree but want a graceful look, opt for the half drape saree style (Image:TDJ)

How to drape it?

• Wear the base clothes of your choice, either a blouse, top, palazzo, or jeans
• Then pleat the major part of the saree and pin it to one side of your bottom
• After that, take the leftover part of your saree, pleat the pallu part and place it on one shoulder, or wrap it around (whatever works for you)
• Then settle the rest of the saree and pin neatly
• Lastly, put on a belt or a waist chain for that snatched look

5. Vintage Style No-Blouse Saree Drape

Forgot to get your blouse stitched for the Diwali party? There is a draping style that removes the need for a stitched blouse. Try the vintage style no-blouse saree drape, in which you wrap your saree in a way that it also works as a blouse. In earlier times, the Queens used to dress up like this, which is why it is called the vintage look.

Get vintage, choose the no-blouse saree look this Diwali (Image:TDJ)

How to drape it?

• First and foremost, take any comfortable saree of your choice
• Wear the bottom part of your saree in the usual way, while leaving the long pallu
• Now pleat your pallu neatly and place it on your shoulder
• Then take the remaining pallu and wrap it nicely around your chest and pin it securely so it does not fall off

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FAQs

Which saree is best for creating multiple looks?

A lightweight saree made up of georgette, chiffon, satin, or even silk should be chosen. This type of saree for women will be easier to create a variety of styles using an embroidered rather than a heavily embroidered saree.

How do I stop my saree from slipping in new styles?

It is advisable to put in safety pins at the shoulders and around the waistline. Furthermore, having a well-fitted petticoat or shaping undergarment makes it easier to keep the pleats in place.

Which look is best for Lakshmi Puja?

The semi-draping dress maintains the classical look while being easy to wear. Apart from this, the other great choice that you can go for is the traditional drape with a fitted blouse.