The most wonderful time of the year is here, and we lived to see this day! The much-awaited festive season is upon us, when Dhakaites eat, drink, and make merry, dressed to the nines in their finest threads! Speaking of dressing up, sarees are an eternal favourite for all Bengali ladies; being draped in a stunning saree imbues a Bengali woman with unmatched style, grace, and substance that makes her stand out in a crowd. An attire par excellence, sarees are appropriate for every event — be it a wedding, reception, dinner party, afternoon tea or brunch — there is a saree for every occasion.
And being a garment that evolves with time and becomes even better, sarees have been reimagined and reinvented by talented designers. Blending western influences seamlessly with a decidedly eastern attire that serves as a beacon of our culture and tradition is no mean feat. And yet, excellence has been achieved in that regard; the humble saree has been reimagined and adorned with ruffles, pleated like a gown, and sculpted like a statue to honour the old and hail the new in. It remains a saree in essence, but is modern and tremendously stylish! Fabulous in both form and function, the neo saree is a far cry from our conventional idea of it, but one look at it and you know that these new shapes are the present and future!
Black sarees are always sexy and sophisticated; add ruffles to it and voilà! Pair it with a sleek blouse with a sprinkling of crystals and pearls, and you’ll shine like a star! A stylish hairdo with Marcel waves will beautifully show off those embroideries and sequins on the blouse, and highlight the pretty ruffles on your saree. Emerald green is a stunning jewel tone that is very flattering to our rich skin tone. When a ruffled saree is rendered in emerald green georgette, the effect is pure magic! Let the ruffles do the talking and keep the rest of your look simple with an updo, glowing makeup and diamond earrings to truly shine and sparkle.
Who says statement sarees are only for the night time? Lovely pleated sarees in soft pastels make for great daytime attires, and is perfect for those brunches and tea parties you’ll be enjoying this winter! A pretty pink pleated saree with white embroidery is resplendent and graceful. Pair with rows of pearls and a sweet updo that will show off the gracious turn of your neck, adorned in pearls. Another mint green number is sublime, and will make you the belle of the ball with its soothing touch. A lovely pair of emerald and diamond earrings will complement your ponytail perfectly. Chic and sophisticated, these ruffled sarees are a must-have for the festive season this year!
Model: Tania
Fashion Direction & Styling: Sonia Yeasmin Isha
