5 Plain Saree Draping Styles That Make A Statement

Saree draping is an art which only a few have mastered. But it is not something that you can’t learn. Scroll down for a comprehensive guide on how to drape plain sarees in different ways.  

 
saree drape styles for plain saree

No matter what saree you choose to style, if you are draping it right, you are going to turn heads. But most women haven’t mastered the art of draping sarees in different ways and opt for that usual drape. If you are someone who loves to style plain sarees then here is a comprehensive guide that will help you in draping it in different ways.

5 Ways To Drape Plain Sarees

Here are the different ways to drape a plain saree:

Retro Mermaid Drape

The first drape style is Retro Mermaid Drape which you can try with any type of saree but will work best with plain mulberry Banarasi saree. Here’s how you can pull this look effortlessly like Archee did:

Step 1: Select a lightweight and easy-to-drape pure silk saree of fabric such as katan silk, mulberry silk, tussar silk, khaddi georgette etc.

Step 2: Start draping from the right side and tuck it in neatly.

Step 3: Adjust the pallu length and make front pleats leaving a little fabric for later.

Step 4: Now contour your waist with that fabric and tuck it with the front pleats and pallu.

Reverse Infinity Drape

The next drape style is the Reverse Infinity Drape. This drape would work best with katan silk, mulberry silk, Mysore silk, tussar silk, kanjivaram silk, Kanchipuram silk, dharmavaram silk, khaddi chiffon, khaddi georgette, satin silk, and assam silk sarees.

Step 1: Start draping the saree from the back, maintain a half-inch distance from the floor and keep the tuck-ins neat.

Step 2: Pick a matching blouse from one of the saree shades.

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Dhoti Drape

The third on the list is the Dhoti Drape style. You can try this style with katan silk, mulberry sulk, mysore silk, and tussar silk sarees.

Step 1: Divide the saree in a 2:3 ratio and keep the knots tight.

Step 2: Keep securing all pleats nicely for whenever you need to use the restroom.

Open Pallu Saree Draping

This open pallu saree draping style is perfect for a retro date look. You can pull out this drape style with katan silk, tussar silk, Mysore silk, mulberry silk, khaddi chiffon, Khaddi Georgette, gajji silk and Assam silk sarees.

Step 1: Start by wearing your heels or any footwear that you plan on wearing with your saree.

Step 2: Maintain an inch distance between your saree and the floor.

Step 3: Start draping from the right side and keep your tuck-ins neat.

Step 4: Adjust pallu length and secure it neatly before making front pleats. Carry a shorter pallu if you want it open.

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Princess Drape Saree

The last one on the list is Princess drape style which you can pull off with Katan Silk, Tussar Silk, Mulberry Silk, Mysore Silk, Uppada Silk, Khaddi Georgette, and Khaddi Chiffon sarees.

Step 1: Make small pleats for the pallu so that it’s easier to pass through the pleat's fabric.

Step 2: Keep the tuck-ins very neat and take someone’s help to even out the back side of the drape.

Try these simple plain saree draping styles and turn heads.

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