31 Saree Styles to Fall in Love With

2015 Jun 21 - by dulhan

a href="http://thebigfatindianwedding.com/2015/the-ultimate-south-asian-style-guide-sarees">Sarees are the ultimate, go-to South Asian outfit - they can be worn to work, weddings, and casual day outings. The six yard fabric can also be draped in many elegant ways, from the traditional over-the-shoulder styles to cultural variations in the Bengali saree or the Kandyan saree.

Even more variant than the draping styles are the patterns, colors, and fabrics used in making the versatile outfit. Here are 31 of our favorite saree styles for your bridal inspiration:

1. Wonder in White from Tarun Tahiliani's S/S 2013 Collection

2. The Two-Toned from Manish Malhotra's Spring 2014 Collection

3. Bold Border from Manish Malhotra's S/S 2014 Collection

4. A Silk Spectacle from Gaurang Shah's Chandbali Collection

5. Silk, Lace, Stripe from Sabyasachi's 2013 Collection

6. Peacock Inspired via A Collection of Peacock Style Saris

7. Traditional Paithani from Saffron and Silk

8. Sequined Steampunk from Sabyasachi's Fall 2013 Collection

9. Sheer & Silver from Tarun Tahiliani's 2012 Bridal Collection

A style for the bold bride, but a fun, shimmery look nonetheless!

10. Black Lace from Sabyasachi's Fall 2013 Collection

11. Shimmer Details from Satya Paul's Bridal Collection

12. Golden Cascade from Ashima Leena at Delhi Couture Week 2012

13. Traditional Red & Gold from Yana & Archita's Wedding

A popular color choice for many South Asian brides

14. Geometric Green from The Whole Nine Yards - Perfecting the Arts of Sari Draping

15. Clean Kandyan Drape from Samira & Nigel's Wedding

16. Low Draped Rustic from JJ Valaya's 2012 Collection

17. Textured Tulle from Tarun Tahiliani's 2014-2015 Bridal Collection

Complete with Swarovski crystals sewn in!

18. Teardrop Print from Ritu Kumar's Panchvastra Collection

19. Velvet & Ombre from Vikram Phadnis's Runway at Aamby Valley Bridal Week 2012

20. Powerful Peach from Ritu Kumar's Panchvastra Collection

21. Red and White from Shannon & Seema's Wedding

22. Extreme Floral from Sabyasachi's India Couture Week 2014 Runway

23. Sheer Blues from Anju Modi's Manikarnika Collection

24. Salmon Shimmer from Rina Dhaka's India Couture Week 2014 Runway

25. Silver and White from Varun Bahl's India Couture Week 2014 Runway

26. Lime Stripe from Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week 2013

27. Royally Blue from Satya Paul

28. Rainbow Sorbet from Bhairavi Jaikishan at Lakme Fashion Week 2013

29. Marigold Magic from Mika & Neil's Wedding

30. Rose and Petals from Anju Modi at India Couture Week 2014

31. Strawberry Stripe from Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week 2013

For more bridal inspiration, see our 31 Sari Blouses to Fall in Love With and 31 Anarkhali Styles pieces.

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