Saree Styling In 2026:  Bollywood actresses are probably one of the most go-to sources of fashion inspiration in India. From traditional to contemporary fashion, they never let us down. At the beginning of 2026, B-town divas served major fashion goals in a saree. From chic to desi, from Alia Bhatt to Deepika Padukone, actresses are giving timeless fashion lessons on the art of accessorising, minimalism, monotonous fashion trends and soaring with trendy looks and statement outfits in the peak winter season. Let’s take a look at how Bollywood actresses are styling sarees in 2026.

Alia Bhatt’s Ivory Floral Saree

Alia Bhatt looked like a blend of modern charm and traditional elegance. She grabbed eyes in a heavily worked, ivory saree with floral motifs, which she styled with a deep V-neck, half-sleeved matching blouse and a side-parted, sleek and chic bun. Finally, she balanced her drape with a pearl choker and small studs.

Deepika Padukone’s Printed Saree

Deepika Padukone stunned in a purple saree in viral pictures of a friend’s NYC Wedding. The highlight of her look was the printed pattern and intricate designer borders of her drape, which she paired with her classic V-neck, quarter-sleeved blouse. She styled the chic drape with a matching choker necklace, statement bangles, and traditional drop earrings. For hair, the diva went with her classic, middle-partitioned, low and sleek bun.

Deepika Padukone Printed Saree

Saree Styling In 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram @chrysmander) 

Kriti Sanon’s Velvet Glamour

Kriti Sanon made heads turn in an olive-green, velvet saree with heavily accented golden borders. She paired the traditionally-worn saree with a wide sweetheart-neckline and halter strap blouse. She minimally accessorised the look with statement jhumkas and her go-to sleek, straight open mane. Lastly, her smoky eye-look added more glamour to her look.

kriti sanon velvet saree

Kriti Sanon In Olive Green Velvet Saree (Image Credit: Pallav Paliwal)

Mouni Roy’s Wine-Maroon Banarasi Saree

Mouni Roy exuded traditional elegance with a hint of modern charm in a wine and maroon-hued traditional and lightweight georgette banarasi saree. She styled the saree with a heavily embellished, golden-worked, plunging-neckline blouse. Additionally, the actress went all out with a traditional necklace and statement jhumkas.

mouni roy wine banarasi saree

Saree Styling In 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram@imouniroy) 

Kajol’s Mirror-Work Saree

The 90s Bollywood diva stole the spotlight in a printed black saree, highlighting golden-embroidered and mirror-work borders. She paired the modern drape with a half-sleeved, mirror-work, golden blouse. Her side-parted short hair look, along with dewy makeup, made her saree look more charming.

kajol miror work saree

Saree Styling In 2026 (Image Credit: Instagram @kajol) 

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Each of the above-mentioned saree looks was all about minimal styling and sleek hair looks, which kept all the attention on the stunning outfit. Also, adding a modern flair to your saree look through modern blouse designs, hairstyles, or accessories adds more beauty to the whole look. So, which styling saree lessons inspired by Bollywood actresses did you like the most?


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