A sari has never failed to impress, no matter what the occasion. Elegant and graceful, the best part about it is its versatility and how it can be styled and restyled for fresh and super-unique looks each time! Here are a few styling inspirations for unconventional sari blouses to revamp your bridal or pre-wedding look and take you a notch higher on the sartorial scale!
1. Ruffle It Up
Deepika Padukone in Anamika Khanna
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Kangana Ranaut in Swati and Sunaina
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Sonam Kapoor in a sari and blouse with statement ruffled sleeves
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One of the biggest trends of the season, a ruffled blouse can add both dimension and drama to any average sari. If ‘bold’ is your middle name, you can go complete gaga with over-the-top ruffles for an avant garde wedding look or keep it very subtle with delicate ruffle details.
2. Glam Bam

Shilpa Shetty in a pre-draped sari with halter blouse
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Sari with sheer embellished blouse by Manish Malhotra
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Pre-draped metallic sari with a fringe blouse available at Pernia'sPopUpShop
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Sari and blouse with feature details by Manish Malhotra
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For all the fashion-savvy ladies who enjoy making a statement, go full-glam with blouses with feathers, sequins, and fringe detailing. If you dare to bare, you can go the extra mile with sheer-detailed blouses.
3. Off/cold shoulder
Kangana Ranaut in Galang Gabaan
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Sari with off-shoulder blouse by Skirt and Co., available at Pernia's Pop Up Shop
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Sari with off-shoulder blouse by Tarun Tahiliani
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These stylish off/cold shoulder blouses can act as amazing alternatives to bring your old saris back to life!
4. Quirk Twerk
Jacqueline Fernandes in an Anamika Khanna sari and a jersey-style crop top
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Sonam Kapoor in a Neeru's saree and a satin blouse with statement sleeves
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Sari with boxy blouse by Nor Black Nor White
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Embroidered kaftan top and sari by Black Tribal
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Opt for boxy-fit tee shirts or crop tops and mix and match them with saris for a quirky, out of the box look. Go haywire as you clash prints, block colours, experiment with shapes- the more eclectic your look, the better.
5. Less Is More
Alia Bhatt in a silk sari and simple blouse
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Sari and blouse by AMPM
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Sari with basic tube blouse by Anita Dongre
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If your aesthetics are basic and minimal, you can opt for more subdued styles of blouses with subtle nuances of shapes, silhouettes, and textures.
5. Cape Code
Deepika Padukone in Anamika Khanna
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Sonam Kapoor in Gaurav Gupta
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Follow the footsteps of these Bollywood divas and pair up a sari with a cape-style blouse for maximum style with minimum or no effort!
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