Half and half saree is an elegant style of saree that creates a striking contrast and visual balance. There are endless styling possibilities with this fabric and your choice of half and half saree styling can transform your entire look.
We have prepared a list of styles for wearing your half and half saree in 5 different styles.
5 Ways To Wear Half And Half Saree In Different Style:
Classic Nivi Drape:
This drape is convenient to wrap around and mimics the look of traditional saree.
How to wear it classic pleated drape style:
- Begin by tucking one end of the saree into the petticoat at the right side of your waist.
- Wrap the saree around your waist from right to left. Decide which half you want to highlight in the pleats.
- Make 5–7 even pleats and tuck them neatly into the centre of the waist.
- Bring the remaining length over your left shoulder to form the pallu.
- For festive and traditional occasions, a longer pallu that falls till the calves. casual gatherings or modern settings, a shorter pallu ending around the knees
Half Saree with a Lehenga:
This is a graceful fusion drape that combines the flow of a saree with the structure of a lehenga.
How to wear half saree with a lehenga:
- Choose a saree that contrasts or complements your lehenga.
- Wear your blouse and lehenga. Choose plain or lightly embellished lehenga
- Make pleats of the pallu section and fix the pallu on the left shoulder like a dupatta.
- Then, take the pleats from left to right side and tuck the inner border on the right side.
- Now take the other loose end of the saree and bring it to the front from the left side.
- Make wide pleats widthwise, tuck them neatly at the centre waist, pull the same edge out slightly, and drape it towards the left waist before tucking again.
- This creates a beautiful inverted V shape at the front, giving the lehenga-style drape.
- For a finished look, add a kamarband.
Half Saree with Lehenga and Dupata:
This is a layered look that feels. It is perfect for wedding functions.
How to wear half saree with a lehenga and dupatta:
- Start by draping it similar to the Half Saree with a Lehenga style.
- Instead of using the saree pallu as a dupatta, keep the saree drape secure at the waist.
- Take a separate dupatta or the contrasting half of the saree and drape it over one shoulder like a dupatta.
- Let it fall freely
Gujarati-Inspired Pallu Drape:
This look brings regional charm into your look.
How to wear Gujarati-Inspired Pallu Drape:
- Start by draping it similar to Nivi style.
- After the third step, take the pallu around your back and bring it over your right shoulder instead of the left.
- Place the pallu across your chest.
- For a bold look, use a half saree with pallu that is rich in colour, embroidery, or weave.
Indo-Western Drape
- Form a lehenga-like base with your saree.
- Instead of a traditional pallu, drape the remaining fabric asymmetrically across the body.
- You can place the pallu over one shoulder, across the torso, or let it fall like a cape or stole
- For a chic finish, pair it with a crop top.
Conclusion:
Half and half saree was made trendy again by Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai. Draping this saree may feel difficult at first attempt, but drape it with patience and you will master the styling of this saree.
At Tajore, we have different styles of lehengas and half saree.You can fix an appointment with us and visit our studio in Malad West for an exclusive experience with our in-house stylists.