Bong Mania Overloaded: how to wear saree

Saree is a power suit for me. I feel more myself wearing a saree than any other outfit. And I believe I am not alone, most Indian women has a special spot for sarees in their wardrobe, and Lehenga is no different. Imagine turning your saree look into a lehenga style for a change! Does that turn heads? Yes, you will certainly love yourself more in this saree turned into a lehenga that transforms your looks and adds a stylish touch. The icing on the cake is that you don't need to buy a separate lehenga for this but just drape any of your saree into one. All you need is a saree, a choli and a full size dupatta. The fusion of two traditional dress forms does promise to enhance your looks.

After an elegant Saptami and a dramatic Ashtami I styled this va va voom look for Navami night because officially, it’s the last day and your one last opportunity to sport the best attire in the most festive mood because Bijaya Dashami brings out the ‘sombre’ for some when it’s time to bid adieu to the Godddess until next year. Also a lot of us loves to shake some legs on the Garba tunes on Navratri thus whats better than a lehenga. So, here you go...

Drape Story:

It was a very interesting drape that is all over the internet these days and I so wanted to try it out! What a better opportunity than Navratri. I chose a little longer choli rather than a blouse which had a very sensuous blouse. I pleated the whole Kanjeevaram saree over a underskirt and draped the Kantha dupatta from the waist to over the shoulder like you do in a lehenga. Voila!!

You can easily wear this to Garba night and also go for pandel hopping and addas.

Styling

I kept the styling simple, traditional and more comfy for a night out in the festive fair. Tied the hair in a bun to avoid messy sweaty hair situation and covered with some faux gajra. A small bindi, hand cuff bracelet, a potli bag and a waist chain...and there you are ready for the evening.

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What I wore:

Saree: Adi Dhakeshwari Bastralaya, Gariahat, Kolkata, India
Blouse: From a different set, bought local store in Gauhati

Dupatta: Amar Kuthi, Sriniketan, Bolpur, India

Earring: Gariahat market, Kolkata, India
Bangle: Sam n Moon, Houston, USA

Potli bag: Gift from Hyderabad

Styling and Makeup yours truely Moumita
Photography: Rabindra Kr. Kundu

Given India’s beautiful cultural diversity, there are way too many varieties of sarees that are available and more so, different types of drape style. Be it the young or the old a saree fits in perfectly for any occasion and any person. This festive season Bong Mania Overloaded bring to you the must-have sarees that every girl must have in order to stand out in crowd

1) Red and Whites

Most of us want to soak in the festive flavor and love to wear the most classic combo of red and white. Here;s a way you can flaunt the traditional colors in an unconventional way.

2) Floral Print Chiffon

They look bright and breezy. Drape your florals with kohl eyes and statement jewelry pieces.

3) Regal Kanjeevaram

Kanjeevarams are never out of fashion. Pair them with minimal makeup and traditional heirloom jewelries.

4) Metallic Plain Saree

Gold metallic solid color sarees are a statement themselves. Drape them traditionally or in an experimental way.

5) Printed Linen

Comfort and Style goes hand in hand with linens. Try out different prints and patterns and be the diva this season.

6) The Ever So Classy Benarasi

Who said benarasi is only for a bride or a wedding party. wear your exquisite black, peach or white benarasi to the festive party. Match with a quirky blouse to make it more interesting.

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Summers are predominant season in the South East Asian region and can be unforgivably ruthless to our outings. So we have too choose our outfits diligently. As for this part of the world where I live now, summers although not as much cruel as in Indian subcontinent can be tricky time to choose comfortable yet stylish outfits.Remember every summer Ma used to take out her pastel colored sarees which were considered "too light" for the rest of the year. Even the biye bari or the other evening parties would be attended in pastel shaded lace or silk. We used to see considerate change in colors worn by our teachers in school (YES! we always used to be very attentive towards their wardrobe 😜😜😜). So gradually it became a norm for us to take out our lighter shades for summer time and darker and richer shades for winter time. But as times have changed so has the experimentation with different color pallets. Now we see a lot more of candy shades among summer collections which in the past were considered a big no for adult outfits 🙈🙈 because of their blinding effects 😂😂. So lets have a look on what are the best combinations we can try out for our hot and humid days.

Indigo Blue and White

There are sarees that can instantly brighten up your days. The color and feel of it is exudes a stylish vibe on any day you chose to wear these sarees. Indigo blue and white combinations is one of them. They give a youthful charm to your look. Dress it with your silver jewelry for richer look.

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Neon Green and Pink

The Neon Green and Pink is a bright combination that stands out. It gives you smart, younger and a comforting look for the summer day time.

Yellow and pink

As its summer you can look out for cotton or chanderi sarees with light work on them. Yellow and pink or red combination looks very soothing and rich at the same time. Pull up your hair in a tight bun and accessorize lightly with a statement earring and some kohl in eyes...voila! your party look is done for a scorching day.

Royal Blue and Black

Royal blue is the color that never goes out of fashion. Dull royal blue with black is a hot property right now and can be wore both at day and night time parties.

Red, Black and White

Red and white has always been a hot favorite traditional combination but adding a hint of black in it gives it a gorgeous makeover. A cotton red black and white saree can be ideal for your afternoon "ghoroa" (cozy) parties.

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Orange and Yellow

Orange is an outstanding color which gives an instant brightness to a look and also emulates the fiery summer sun. A orange and yellow Linen saree can give a classic citric look for any day.

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White and Gold

White sarees can never go out of fashion. White and Gold is considered to be the perfect blend of traditional yet contemporary.

Grey, Pink and Black

Grey has always been underrated as a formal color, but recently it has been used to create vivacious ethnic wear by combining it with pink and black. Pink gives that well needed pop of color and makes it perfect for summer wearing.

Green and Black

Green and black sarees are always a big turn when worn rightly. It gives a extremely rich look and you can carry it from day to night.

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Navy and Candy Pink and Orange

Navy with Candy pink and Orange is a hot favorite this season. This combination brightens up the atmosphere around you and can be carried both in day and night.

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I(MOUMITA, for most ones who are unable to recognize us 😁) am so thrilled to be able to share looks from the most beautiful baby showers (yes there were 3! ) I have ever been to and even more excited because it was MINE! ha, I still can’t believe it. I have to say I have never had a party planned in my honor (post age 6ish) where I didn’t plan it myself or contribute. I have always been the planner and the crafter and the doer, but with this one my friends and family kept me completely in the dark, all I had to do was show up and pick my jaw up off the floor after I took in all the sweet details of the day.

I decided to go traditional as all three of my showers were kept as per customary Bengali baby shower or Shad rituals. The most special thing about all my looks was that my sarees and jewelries were sent by my parents and in-laws from India for this ceremony. I would post these three looks in 2 posts to not overwhelm with the pics(yes I clicked millions!!)

Look 1

My lovely friends in Maryland hosted a perfect Bengali Shad for me on my seventh month of pregnancy. I and K were ever so thankful for them to make us feel so special on that day. They cooked several Bengali delicacies including seven different fries and seven types of sweets as a wonderful mark of the seventh month.

Now lets get back to my look, as my friends informed me ahead of time that they would host a traditional Shad, I decided to drape the saree and jewelries my Ma and Sanchita sent for me. As they could not be present in person on this day, their love hugged me tight.

I gained a lot of weight during my pregnancy, so Ma bought this soft and lightweight parrot green dhakai saree for my comfort draping and Sanchita designed the blouse. It had a stunning patch at the back. The soft and light dhakai was extremely easy to drape. I decided to sport a quintessential Bong look with it and wore the saree in Bengali Aatpoure style. The traditional gold Kaan (ear cuff), over-sized pendant and the pearl Maharani Haar were match made in heaven with the look. BTW the pearl necklace was the loving gift by Sanchita.