The wedding/festive seasons usually kick off with people rushing to buy the best sarees, blouse for plain silk saree, lehengas, and kurtas that will make them look like a million bucks. Whether it’s a plain silk saree or an embellished one, shopping for the perfect traditional outfit can be overwhelming.

So, instead of scouring the streets and wasting precious energy jumping from one store to another, you can look for unique and excellent quality blouse designs for plain silk sarees online. Once you have selected and purchased the plain with border silk saree of your choice, here are some fascinating draping styles you can try to stand out from the crowd.


10 innovative draping styles for your plain silk saree

  • Belt style:

You can drape your plain silk sarees without borders the normal way, and add a belt that will cinch at the waist with your pallu. Elevate this style by adding a Kamar bandh, especially if you want to go for a traditional look. Finish the drape by pairing it with a statement blouse.

  • Dhoti style:

This offbeat look is perfect for your plain silk saree, especially if you want to add a contemporary twist to your next wedding outfit. Start by wearing leggings instead of a petticoat, which will help with better draping. The style can be a bit tricky for beginners, but there are easy-to-follow instructions online.

  • The Neck Drape:

It is a simple drape, as all you have to do is wrap your plain with a border silk saree’s pallu around your neck. You have to keep the pallu length long if you want to achieve this look. You can also try experimenting with more scarf styles as well.

  • The Mumtaz style:

Channel your inner retro diva with the iconic Mumtaz drape. The secret to achieving this look is layering the saree and choosing bright colors.

  • Mermaid style:

This draping style spreads out in the lower half, especially among the pleats. This effect makes the lower half look like a mermaid’s tail. The drape style may look overwhelming and like it needs lots of work, but it’s just a matter of a few extra pleats and tucks to get the desired effect.

  • Pant style:

It is a fairly new draping style that is taking the fashion industry by storm. It is gaining popularity as it is quite comfortable and stylish. All you have to do is swap the petticoat for a pair of leggings and drape your saree as you normally would.

  • Butterfly style:

This draping style is quite stylish and flattering on any silhouette. You have to create some extra pleats, ensure they are thin, and pin the pallu on your shoulders.

  • Lehenga style:

Style your plain silk sarees without border with this drape, and you won’t need to invest in a separate lehenga for the next wedding event. The drape is quite easy, all you have to do is keep pleating the whole nine yards of fabric. Of course, you have to leave some yards unpleated, so that you can wear it as the pallu.

  • Front pallu:

Another simple draping style you can try is via carrying the pallu from the back to your right shoulder, instead of the usual carrying over to the left shoulder. The typical Gujrati style includes spreading out the pleats, but you can opt-out of it.

  • Gown style:

If you want to slay the pre-stitches gown style, then you will have to pair a killer blouse with it. You can opt for contemporary designs like sequined, jacket-style, net, or peplum for the pre-stitched drape style. The gown silhouette makes it easy for you to experiment with the blouse as much as you want.