India is the land of celebrations—weddings, festivals, and celebratory events—and every occasion is celebrated enthusiastically. One thing synonymous with these festivities is the spirit of dressing up in decorative traditional attire for every occasion. For Indian women, special occasions are almost always an exciting time to dress up in their favourite festive designer sarees. But with so many beautiful saree options available, how do you pick the one to match your occasion? Well, here are some simple tips to help you make an informed decision when choosing festive designer sarees.
OCCASION: Pick the right designer saree for festivals based on the occasion to ensure that you are dressed appropriately. For elaborate events such as weddings, pick an opulent designer sareefor festivals to match the occasion. Heavily embroidered sarees, including festive designer sarees with elaborate embroidery or Minakari work, work perfectly for weddings. For festive celebrations, you go lighter with the embellishments.
PICK THE RIGHT FABRIC: The fabric heavily dictates the look and drape of the saree. Some of the popular fabrics for festive wear sarees include silk, georgette, tulle, and chiffon. If you want festive wear sarees that drape gracefully and are easy to carry, opt for fabrics such as georgette and chiffon. But if you aim to achieve a regal look and don’t mind a heavier saree, Kanjeevaram silk or Banarasi sarees are the way to go.
COLOUR: Festive designer sarees can be explored in a vivid range of colours, including traditional, pastel, bold, and metallic. Red, maroon, deep green, and pink are classic traditional colour choices. For daytime ceremonies and events, pastel hues are considered a suitable choice as they help create a soothing and elegant look. If you truly want to stand out, you can opt for bolder colour choices such as navy blue, brown, grey, purple, and magenta.
EMBELLISHMENTS AND WORK: Elaborate occasions call for festive designer sarees that have exquisite embroidery and embellishments. Festive wear sarees with intricate threadwork, elaborate zari, or detailed sequin work are ideal picks for you.
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THALIA SAREE SET
Light beige, tulle-based saree with traditional motifs in light golden chrome applique details and a mocha brown feathered border. The saree is styled with a full-sleeve blouse replete with tassel details
TIANA SAREE SET
Light mauve, tulle-based saree with traditional motifs in light golden chrome applique details and a luscious purple feathered border. The saree is styled with a full-sleeve blouse replete with tassel details
RIVIERA SAREE SET
Light peach, tulle-based saree with traditional motifs in light golden chrome applique details and a coral feathered border. The saree is styled with a full-sleeve blouse replete with tassel details.
CLEMENTINE SAREE SET
Beige-based, silver, printed chrome applique saree adorned with crystals and sequins; paired with a blouse having tassel details.
APRIL SAREE SET
Light gold, printed chrome applique saree adorned with crystals and sequins; paired with a bralette-style blouse with tassel details.