FASHION

A M ODERN SPIN ON BLOUSES

By Vaishnavi Maloth

The age-old garment has gone through tremendous changes and proxies to suit the traditional and current fashion game. From solid-colored plain blouses to geometric eccentric designs, blouses play an essential fashion in any woman’s fashion. From waiting days for the tailor to sew the perfect fit to putting on a crop top and wrapping the saree, we’ve all adapted to the evolving times and still manage to put together a great combination of styling. Here are a few ideas about how you can style your sarees with a quirky twist to your blouses and break the customary matching blouse-saree style to fit your style and wardrobe options.

CORSET

A classic combination of a saree with a corset gives your usual styling a touch of elegance mixed with vintage feels. It adds defining structure to your waist giving the saree a beautiful dimension with the perfect balance of framework and fluidity. Shilpa Reddy adorns the alluring golden saree with a harmonizing golden corset as a blouse.

BLAZER

The modern Indian working woman style is fusing the best of both worlds and pairing a saree with a fitting blazer. It perfectly highlights your silhouette, enhancing your shoulders while keeping it traditional. It is one of the best looks for people who love to blend in both western and Indian styles. Karisma Kapoor pairs a simple duotone saree with a contrasting blazer exuding a powerful stature.

BRALETTE

The delicate duo of a saree and a bralette manifests a mix of a sensuous and chic sense of fashion. It maintains the dainty features of the traditional blouse while simultaneously giving an edge to your outfit. As seen on Tara Sutaria, a simple grey bralette complements the silver sequin saree flawlessly and adds to the vibrancy of the look and it reflects on her mien.

BUSTIER TOP

For a bold yet plain look, pair a bustier top with a saree. A sheer saree will highlight the shape of the bustier top allowing you to reveal your form enough to feel sexy and confident. This look on Komal Pandey shows how appealing this pairing can be both to wear and to see. She matched a gray bustier top that shows off just enough skin with a sheer saree that is draped effortlessly.

TURTLE NECK

Wearing sarees in winter is a tricky choice. While you want to rock a saree, it is necessary to take in the weather factor and style it accordingly. One of the most efficient options is a turtle neck shirt that won’t just protect you from the cold but also make a solid fashion statement. Nikhila Vimal styles a blue saree with a plain black turtle neck that lets the embroidery on the saree and the complementing silver jewelry shine.

SHIRT

Mix-matching fabrics with similar elements of flowy nature like a shirt with a saree are the best option for people who choose comfort over anything. It is a good option for corporate settings. When you are in the mood for a fusion of Indian and Western, you can try this look out. Divya Boppana styled a cotton saree with a white formal shirt showing how languid this style can look.

SPAGHETTI TOP

Another modern way of draping a saree is with a spaghetti top that presents the outfit with a raw and somber mood. When you wish to wear a saree and don’t have a blouse on standby, you can always count on a spaghetti top to put the look together. Abhignya Vuthaluru coupled a nude top with a handloom saree transforming the simple look into a striking eye-catching one.

BANDEAU TOP

Bandeau tops are a great choice for tropical weather. It alleviates the comfort of the saree and allows the spotlight to shine on your shoulders letting your figure build up the grace of the saree. As you can see on Isha Borah sporting a red bandeau top complementing the red border of the saree.