15+ Best Saree Draping Styles With Videos to Ace Your Wedding Look
Sure, draping a saree is a huge task...but trying out experimental saree draping styles can prove to be a lot of fun! Here are some for your Sangeet or Cocktail parties.

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It’s unbelievable how a single piece of cloth can be draped in so many styles and completely change the way you look. A simple saree can give you strong, shy, fun, traditional, sassy and elegant looks just with a difference in the drape! And if you are looking for something fusion and experimental on your Sangeet or cocktail, you should definitely try some fun Saree draping styles for an edgy look. Style your beautiful wedding sarees in a unique way and look nothing less than a diva on your wedding festivities.
With interesting colour combinations, pairing up with a shirt, kurti or top, playing with the pallu...the possibilities are endless. Read on to know more and pick your own stunning saree draping styles.
Pre-stitched Saree Draping Style
Move over, pleated saree draping styles. A cocktail or Sangeet function is all about having a lot of fun on the dance floor and so your look for it should be one that's fuss-free and yet eye-grabbing. Choose a saree gown or a stitched saree to get the same sense of an Indo-western outfit with your look.
Accessories: Statement jewellery, particularly earrings and bracelets
Hair: Think fancy hairstyles, with either partially open hair or those sculpted into a form
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Take a look at this easy tutorial video if you wish to choose different saree draping styles for your big day.
Modern Saree Draping Style
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Opt for this gorgeous red saree from Jayanti Reddy with loose pleats for your wedding festivities. This kind of saree draping style would be apt for any evening occasion like Sangeet, cocktail or reception.
Accessories: An ivory-shaded clutch and Kundan choker set.
Hair: Neat bun.
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If you want to choose this beautiful and modern saree draping style for the upcoming festivities, take inspiration from this easy draping tutorial video.
Front Pallu Saree Draping Style
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Get inspired by the traditional Gujarati wedding attire, and sport a front pallu saree for your wedding functions. This particular saree draping style involves donning a white or ivory saree covered with prints with a front plait. The bride actually carries a veil too, which you can ditch if you want. Go with some uber-chic saree blouse designs with it!
Accessories: Silver or white stone jewellery, ivory or silver clutch.
Hair: Messy bun or loose tresses with soft curls.
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Style your Gujarati saree designs perfectly through this amazing video tutorial.
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Saree Draping Style With Belt
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Perfect for a summer wedding or any outdoor poolside fun event, we say choose stunning blouse designs! Rock this saree draping style with belt on your cocktail or Sangeet. Go with a strapless/off-shoulder or halter neck blouse with it in a contrasting shade. If you’re looking for a cool, fun destination wedding event look, this is one of the saree draping styles just for you!
Accessories: Long dangling silver earrings, blue/green shaded sunglasses, silver or rustic metallic coloured belt.
Hair: High ponytail or a high bun.
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If you are looking for different saree draping styles with belts, here is a tutorial video to help you ace your look.
Trendy Saree Draping Style with Cape
Bring out the divinity with this stunning handloom saree and drape it in style. Pair it up with a long jacket or cape to style your saree draping look to elevate your winter fashion game. The beauty of this saree draping style is the fusion of traditional fabric with a modern twist in the drape. Keep your front plate loose by the side and pin it up on your shoulder.
Accessories: Oxidised gold Jhumkas and black Bindi.
Hair: Messy loose hair or soft waves.
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Ace your winter fashion game with a trendy jacket saree draping style with this easy tutorial video.
New Style Saree Draping
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Flatter yourself in this timeless pastel summer shade saree with a contemporary touch. Slay your wedding events with a futuristic blouse and lace belt. When you go for such ravishing saree draping styles for your wedding, your photographers just can’t get enough of you!
Accessories: Pastel shaded Potli bag with fringes, diamond earrings.
Hair: Ponytail or a French bun.
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Style your pre-stitched saree in a different way, or even if you don't have one in your wardrobe, you can choose a glamorous saree draping style and create a unique outfit from your nine yards.
Classic Saree Draping Style
Try on this gorgeous blush pink saree with scattered embroidery on it. One of the most popular saree draping styles that would go with this is a really long classic pallu. It’s a simple saree drape yet makes quite a statement. Pair it up with a contrasting sleeveless blouse.
Accessories: Ivory belt, round or oval sunglasses, huge Chandbaalis.
Hair: Tight bun or ponytail with mid parting.
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If you are wearing a saree for the first time and looking for an easy and simple saree draping style that you can ace perfectly, here is a tutorial video to help you out.
Wedding Saree Draping Style
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Now here’s a saree draping style for the experimental brides! Donning a kurti as a blouse with your saree is the hippest fashion idea that would dazzle everyone! Opt for a gorgeous red saree with white borders and team it up with a similar kurti blouse with 3/4th sleeves. You can look for more designer Kurtis to try as a blouse with your drape.
Accessories: Large silver statement earrings with red stones or diamond earrings, a pearl or white-coloured Potli bag, and red Bindi.
Hair: Loose bun or cascading loose hair at one side.
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Choose a beautiful wedding saree draping style for your big day with different tops and kurtis to give major style statements.
Marathi Shalu Saree Draping Style

Bring in the old and the new alike by following this bride's choice to go truly traditional with the traditional Shalu saree draping style for her Maharashtrian wedding. A very distinct look amid saree draping styles, this 14-yard sensation comes together by the painstaking way in which the saree envelops each leg, comes together as a two-fold pallu and then sweeps the floor akin to a train for a modern gown.
Accessories: A Potli bag, traditional Marathi jewellery
Hair: An updo, preferably with a Marathi Ambada hairpin
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Ace your Marathi bridal look through this easy saree draping tutorial video that will help you style your look easily.
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Latest Saree Draping Style
Want to add an extra bit of glamour to your traditional saree draping style? Opt for a flowing sheer cape to take your bridal look to the next level. A simple addition can not only accessorise your look but elevate your avatar gorgeously.
Accessories: Choose statement earrings in diamond or emerald for a pop of colour on a beautiful white canvas
Hair: A high ponytail
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Style your look with gorgeous and OTT indo-western saree draping styles to create inspiring fashion statements.
Indo-Western Saree Draping Style
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Another gorgeous idea for a saree draping style is with pants. Do you also love the aesthetic glamour that the look showcases? Take inspiration from this stunning Indo-western saree draping style to ace your look for the upcoming wedding season.
Accessories: Pearl choker and minimalistic earrings
Hair: Open hair and lose curls
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When looking for amazing modern saree draping styles, here's one style you cannot miss adding to your chic bridal lookbook.
Lehenga Style Saree Draping
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Want to wear a lehenga for any of your wedding festivities but don't have time to shop? We have the perfect solution. If you have a beautiful silk saree in your wedding trousseau, you can create a gorgeous lehenga style saree draping to give a perfect illusion of bridal lehenga.
Accessories: Layered gold necklaces, earrings, statement belt and Maang Tikka
Hair: You can secure your hair in a neat bun with flowers or opt for a braid accessorised with Poola Jada
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Create a beautiful lehenga saree draping style with this easy draping video tutorial video that will help you ace your look in simple and easy steps.
Dhoti Style Saree Draping
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Another amazing saree draping style that you can choose for any of your pre-wedding festivities is a beautiful dhoti-inspired look. Blend the traditional attires beautifully by merging the stunning combination of a gorgeous nine yards with dhoti style saree draping.
Accessories: Minimalistic jewellery in similar or contrasting shades
Hair: Half updo or open hair
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Ace your OTT saree look with this easy saree draping style tutorial video that will create an astonishing look for your upcoming festivities.
Double Saree Draping Style
Do you also love the amazing double saree draping style giving major fashion goals by Sonam Kapoor? If your answer is yes, we definitely had to include this stunning saree draping style for you. You can either choose a beautifully embroidered dupatta or shawl to create this smashing look for your wedding ceremonies.
Accessories: Statement diamond choker and earrings
Hair: Sleek hair with middle parting
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Rock your saree draping game with gorgeous dupatta draping styles through this wonderful tutorial video.
Bengali Style Saree Draping
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Do you also feel amazed at how gracefully brides deck up for traditional Bengali weddings? Whether you are planning a beautiful Bengali wedding or just wish to wear the Bengali-style saree draping, we can be assured that you will look absolutely stunning. This elegant saree draping style will instantly glam up your bridal look.
Accessories: Traditional gold jewellery
Hair: Sleek bun with floral hair accessories
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Ace your Bengali wedding look with this easy modern Bengali saree draping style video tutorial.
Pick your saree draping styles to go with your taste and attitude. You don’t have to conform to the so-called trends. Be bold and dare to set your own trends. Consult your designer and choose your jewellery and accessories accordingly. Drape those nine yards in a style that future brides would love to follow!
Which one of these stunning saree draping styles would you choose? Do tell us in the comments below.