All The Trending Saree Styles for Your Wedding Trousseau

Manifesting elegance in the modest couture while reflecting all the regal ambiance of ethnic sartorial culture, sarees are indeed cherishable pieces that can relay its grace to the wearer completely effortlessly. The simplicity of the saree and its absolute sophisticated appearance has maintained saree’s status as the most popular ethnic womenswear since ages. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that most ladies prefer to add as much of the rich elegance of sarees to their trousseau as possible. But since they can’t really fill up on with each and every saree that stole their hearts, we have curated a list of saree trends that every bride-to-be must have in their trousseau.

The Surreal Fascination of Eternal Halves

The trend of half sarees has been on a consistent rise, ever since it was first introduced in the ethnic fashion industry. The elegant transition in the saree that gives the pallu and skirt a distinct appearance, works like a charm in setting your ethnic look apart from the crowd. Today the varieties available in half n half sarees also make it easy for you to incorporate many of them in your trousseau. There are sarees with different colors, different embellishments, and even different fabrics. Depending on your choice in comfort and looks, you make many easy picks among half-n-half sarees that will go a long way in establishing your fine tastes in ethnic fashion.

The Dreamy Allure of Woven Motifs

Back in the time, when most of the sarees were handlooms, owning a woven saree was a matter of prestige. Unlike printed and embroidered saree, the intricate motifs in these sarees were handwoven in the yarn themselves, requiring the utmost attention to detail and loads of time. It is this investment of effort and time that make usage of pure gold and silver zari thread a popular convention among all the regional woven sarees, be it Banarasi, Kanchipuram, or Patola. As the process became more mechanical with time, the prices of these woven sarees came down drastically. However, despite the replacement of hand weave with machine-weave, and the growing use of precious metal thread alternatives, the regal status of woven sarees has remained intact. That’s why having some woven sarees in your trousseau is not just a matter of trend, but also a fashion investment that you’ll cherish for years to come to rock an absolutely imperial and classy look.

The Natty Influence of Net

Bollywood, since its beginning, has remained a major source of inspiration for true ethnic fashionistas. Therefore, when for the first time the Bollywood beauty queen Aishwarya Rai was seen decked up in the sheer and breathtaking beauty of net sarees in the movie Mohabbatein, an era had begun. It’s now been two decades since, and the trend of net sarees is still on a constant rise. As a young bride, net sarees would add a sensual yet an overall elegant appeal to your ethnic wardrobe, which you can then rock on multiple occasions. From engagement ceremony to reception parties, these net sarees are apt for making unforgettable fashion statements on almost all the pre and post-wedding celebrations.

The Regal Touch of Heavy Borders

There’s something truly regal about the heavy border sarees, that even a dilettante can perceive very easily. What sets these heavy border sarees apart from their more recent counterparts is their obvious traditional appearance. The entire length of these sarees is otherwise quite plain in look or is rather minimally embellished. This brings more attention to the border of the saree and its traditional modest couture drape. It is this time-honored appearance that makes them an easy pick for ladies of all age brackets. As a newly-wed, you must have these sarees in your trousseau for those events where you’d like to bask in the charming aesthetics of conventional ethnic looks.

The Scintillating Beauty of Sequins

The trend of sequin saree became a major highlight of Indian fashion last year when the legendary couturier Manish Malhotra introduced it in the fall festive season. Since then, the celebratory shimmery look of the style and its obvious chic appeal has made it an essential ethnic couture statement, earning approval from almost all of the ethnic fashionistas. Most ladies prefer pastel colors in these sequin sarees, as understandably, these sequin sarees can be quite brilliant by themselves. However, since it’s your time to shine brighter than all, don’t shy away from adding some really lavish-looking jewel tones, as well, to your sequin saree collection.

The Twirly Effect of Lehengas

Lehenga style sarees make it extremely easy for younger ladies to pull off the elegant saree look sans much effort. And though this reason alone is enough to make the point clear that these are essential to any bridal trousseau, we are going to point out a few other contributing factors to seal the deal. For starters, lehenga style saree looks distinctly well-put on a person. Unlike their traditional counterparts, they remain put and make it easy to move about. Another factor is the twirling ease of these sarees. While women find it difficult to simply even move in traditional sarees, lehenga style sarees make it easy for them to twirl with the complete surreal effect of a lehenga.

The Blooming Rejuvenation of Florals

Who doesn’t love floral prints? The natural daintiness exuding from the botanical arts and their obvious youthful appeal make them an ideal choice on sarees for younger ladies. For newly-weds as well, the floral prints in sarees symbolize exuberance of life and blooming of new beginnings, making them an essential part of their trousseau. Furthermore, the minimalist appeal of the style makes it a good pick for rocking a casual yet and elegant look in sarees for a simple at-home cozy look. That being said, it is advisable to only use fabrics like chiffon, georgette, and cotton in floral print sarees for rocking a casual look, whereas fabrics like satin, lycra, etc. can be used for special occasions, where you can sport the floral print saree using stylish draping methods and accessories.

The Ultimate Glam Look of Monochrome

It goes without saying that colors play an important role in a bridal trousseau, and more the colors a dress has, the more exuberant it generally looks. However, not all occasions require you to look buoyant with excitement. In some celebrations, an understated and classy look would look more appealing. Monotone sarees, especially the ones that have minimal embellishments have a distinct look of class in them which would look really charming after the riots of colors you’d be observing all throughout the wedding celebrations. The poised and collected appearance of monotone sarees in your trousseau will also make it easy for you to pull off an effortless look in your ethnic avatar.

The Timeless Appeal of Kanchipattu

Once there was a time when the imperial vibes of Kanchipattu, aka Kanjivaram sarees, were only enjoyed by the brides in the southern part of India. But now, with sarees and all its varied styles earning more and more popularity around the world, the untouched beauty of historic Kanchipattu is earning global recognition and appreciation as well. Like the aforementioned heavy border sarees, Kanchipattus, too, are the easiest picks to get yourself an unmistakable ethnic look. You can wear them on religious festivals and at cultural events in your community, to pull off a traditional look like a pro.

So there they are. All the saree trends that you should add to your bridal trousseau without a second thought.

Which of these saree styles are you going to splurge on the most and which would remain a solitary statement piece? Or did we forget to add your favorite trousseau saree in the entire list? Let us know in the comment section below-