Traditional Indian Sarees That Add A Stylish Twist To Your Festival Wardrobe

With the onset of Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival season in India has kicked off. And this festive season means it’s time to bring out your best sarees from your wardrobe because what is a festival without a saree? Sarees hold extreme cultural significance in Indian festivals. Traditional Indian sarees are not just outfits, but emotions carrying heritage and elegance. Indian sarees remain a crowd favorite for festive seasons as they are versatile, easy to style, hold a timeless appeal, and are flattering for all body types. 

If you are looking for the best festive outfit options, we are sure your Pinterest feed must be full of saree ideas by now. So, we have created this guide to help you put together the best outfits for your wedding: 

The Grandeur of Silk Sarees

Nothing is more festive than a classic silk saree. From Bhagalpuri to Tussar silk, you will find a large variety of silk sarees available that you can pick based on your vibe. Go for silk sarees as they feature a rich, shiny fabric and add a premium feel to your overall outfit. While these sarees are enough in themselves, you can make them better with a neat hairstyle, minimal makeup, and by adding gold jewelry to match your saree. 

Kanjeevaram Sarees and the Southern Indian Touch

Kanjeevaram sarees are known for their opulence, luxurious texture, and temple-inspired designs. Kanjeevaram is a Bollywood favorite saree, and for all the right reasons. These sarees are featured on the red-carpet events as well as movies. Trendiest examples include   Deepika Padukone wearing a Kanjeevaram silk saree during her wedding, and many other celebrities like Rekha, Vidya Balan, who have embraced these sarees. Style these sarees with gold jewelry, gajra bun, bold eyeliner, and bindi for a classic look. 

Exploring a Diverse Saree Collection for Festivals

It is always a good idea to keep a mix of different saree styles in your collection. This way, you have something to wear for every kind of occasion and mood, and you don’t have to worry about those last-minute plans. 

• Daytime Sarees for a Festive Look

For pujas and daytime festivals, go for sarees in fabrics like cotton, chanderi, or georgette in bright colors like red or yellow. These fabrics are lightweight, fall gracefully on your silhouette, and help you move around the whole day without feeling uncomfortable. 

• Glam Sarees for Parties and Get-Togethers

For festive get-togethers and events like Diwali parties, go for net or sequin sarees. If you are not too big on draping sarees, you can always go for pre-draped sarees that come in a lot of modern styles like ruffles, stylish cuts, and featuring fancy blouse designs that are sure to help you stand out at the party. 

• For Grand Celebrations and Big Festivals

For big festivals like Ganesh Pooja, Durga Pooja, Diwali, Onam, etc, go for a heavy saree in fabrics like silk and cotton weaves such as the traditional Maharashtian Paithani saree, or Patola saree with double ikat pattern. You can pair these sarees with heavy jewelry pieces like chokers, maang tikas, or even the classic nath.

Styling Your Sarees for the Perfect Festival Look

While a saree looks good in itself, styling it right can elevate your whole outfit. Here are some styling tips you can consider: 

• Accessories

Accessories are the easiest way to style a saree. Go for kundan jewelry or polki jewelry with your saree. However, if you’re wearing a heavy saree, try to keep your jewelry as minimal as possible. For a more modern look, think of adding a belt or a kamarbandh that matches your saree. 

• Blouses

Blouses make or break any saree outfit; hence, choosing the right blouse style is very important. You can pick a blouse with different embroidery, prints, sleeve styles, and different necklines, depending on the saree and the vibe you are going for. For a grand look, go for embroidered blouses; and for a chic look, consider a sleeveless or a ruffle style blouse. 

• Footwear

The best part about a saree is that it goes with any and all kinds of footwear. You can wear a pair of heels, wedges, or even flats to pair with your saree, and your whole look will be enhanced. 

While the world embraces changing trends, we also keep going back to the evergreen sarees. From silk sarees to lightweight cotton weaves, every saree in a collection has its own story, and festivals are the best time to celebrate the tradition and heritage. Be it pandal hopping or a Diwali get-together, if you’re looking for a perfect festive fit, make a saree your blind pick, and we promise you won’t be disappointed!