Unconventional Blouses To Jazz Up Your Sari

Styling inspirations for unconventional blouses to give a fresh spin to your bridal wardrobe. 

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

22581975_190909598119726_6800349026882420736_n_2048x2048_061118041242.jpgDeepika Padukone in Anamika Khanna

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0435c420630b5dcc4e761863b2239e98--indian-saris-indian-wear_061118041301.jpgKangana Ranaut in Swati and Sunaina

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c402ea87b9506a6ecebae73deb42a1ed_061118043519.jpgSonam 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

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Shilpa Shetty in a pre-draped sari with halter blouse

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manish-2_061118041549.pngSari with sheer embellished blouse by Manish Malhotra

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screen-shot-2018-06-11-at-12_061118041614.pngPre-draped metallic sari with a fringe blouse available at Pernia'sPopUpShop

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manish-malhotra_061118043801.pngSari 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-sari-cut-out-blose_061118042314.jpgKangana Ranaut in Galang Gabaan

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skirt-and-co_061118042423.pngSari with off-shoulder blouse by Skirt and Co., available at Pernia's Pop Up Shop

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tt2_061118042505.pngSari 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_sport_saree_large_061118042648.jpgJacqueline Fernandes in an Anamika Khanna sari and a jersey-style crop top

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screen-shot-2018-06-11-at-12_061118043911.pngSonam Kapoor in a Neeru's saree and a satin blouse with statement sleeves

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nor-black-_061118042714.pngSari with boxy blouse by Nor Black Nor White

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screen-shot-2018-06-11-at-12_061118042843.pngEmbroidered 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-sari_061118043003.jpgAlia Bhatt in a silk sari and simple blouse

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ampm_061118043023.pngSari and blouse by AMPM

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anita-dongre_061118043050.pngSari 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

the-classic-cape_061118043220.jpgDeepika Padukone in Anamika Khanna

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screen-shot-2018-06-11-at-12_061118043311.pngSonam 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!

Assisted by: Gariyashi Bhuyan

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