Instead of the usual blouse, try wearing a waist length jacket that obviously goes well with the saree, anarkali or lehenga. I’m not saying a denim jacket here, but when paired with let’s say a contrasting or similar coloured jacket in velvet or silk, it can keep you warm and look oh-so stylish. The jacket can be a Nehru jacket or any style you fancy. Even a black formal blazer with some detailing would work too and this looks equally good with Indian suits. If you don’t want to stich a jacket just for pairing with Indian wear, then by all means pin a lovely broach to your western blazer to add that splash of glam. It will tie the whole outfit together.
2. Sweater
Instead of the blouse you can opt for a much fitted sweater in a
solid colour that can be tucked inside your saree petticoat and will
drive away the cold as well as make you look fabulous. Even try a
polo-neck sweater in black for example and accessorize
with chunky jewelry. You can do the same with a lehenga and swap the
blouse for a fitted sweater or a cardigan, but leaving the top few and
bottom few buttons of the cardigan open, whilst showing a bit of
midriff. When wearing a saree, try to just throw the
unbuttoned cardi over your shoulders like a cape. So classy! If you
love wearing dhoti pants or Patiala suits, skip the top and try it with a
chunky or snug sweater. Casual yet stylish and great for winters! You
might want to wear leggings beneath the dhoti/Patiala
pants for extra warmth.
3. Pants/Leggings
A very simple option of styling a saree is to wear it with some
warm leggings and no one can tell and yet you will beat the cold. But,
if no one can see your lowers then what fun is that! Try draping your
saree in a more Grecian style where your pants
(preferably fitted ones) are visible. This gives a fusion look and will
make heads turn any day. Pair with pumps instead of usual sandals, so
that feet is tucked away in your shoes. You can wear leggings under your
lehenga, but would not suggest altering the
length of the lehenga and keep your leggings camouflaged. Also try
combining an anarkali with knitted tights instead of the churidar. Your
legs will be super snug and thanking you. It doesn’t have to match, just
contrast.
4 . East
Meets West:Jacket and Saree: Do you remember Hema Malini in the song
sequence, “Sa re ga ma pa pa…?” I just love the way she had paired her
orange saree with a dark blue Kashmiri embroidered jacket. Even though
this movie is 40 years old, this kind
of fashion is still timeless and can go for years to come Wear a jacket
over the saree and drape the pallu around the neck and bring the
remaining part in a straight line to the front.
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5.Pretty Shawls and Stoles: A classy winter look is wearing a
rich,embroidered shawl one-side of the shoulder over a saree. This look
has been made famous by veteran Bollywood actresses like Sharmila Tagore
and Jaya Bacchan.
You can drape a Kashmiri pashmina stole or simple, monotone stoles on kurtis to give it an elegant look.
Hope you like it.
Please share your feedback.
With Love
Roshni Koul
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