Silk sarees have become synonymous with pompous occasions like Indian weddings. And with the classic, glorious, and upscale appeal that most of the silk fabrics carry, the connection is completely justified! Well, most of us devote ample time to choosing the best silk sarees for weddings, don’t we? And also, we overlook the little bodice- the silk saree blouse and settle for its simplest make to pair with the prettiest drape. Ideally, most of the dressy ethnic sarees like heavy Banarasi brocades, zari-woven Kanchipuram silk sarees, and traditional mulberry silk sarees carry an extraordinary charm and look impactful even with a plain or basic embroidered silk blouse. However, for simpler versions of the silk drape and to accentuate your outstanding wedding silk sarees, we’ve dedicated this post, sharing an array of classic, trendy, sophisticated, as well as dramatic designs that you can incorporate in your silk blouses and take your wedding look a notch higher.
Sheer Details
Adding a net or sheer fabric layer to your silk blouse over the neckline, sleeves, and the back cut-out is the most graceful way of appearing as a sensuous diva. The glamorous appeal and skin-show-but-no-skin-show effect of sheer details have earned it a trend spot among celebrities and even the most conservative ladies.
Peplum Blouse
The frock-style or kedia-style blouse has been around for a while, and most of the women have taken the peplum detail not only to their casual and festive closets but also to their bridal wardrobe. Exquisitely embroidered peplum blouses with lush silk bridal sarees have been ruling the ramp of well-known fashion events across the Indian subcontinent.
Ruffle Blouse
The frilly, chirpy, youthful, and- partly retro detail- the ruffle trend is the talk of the town. A ruffle blouse in starched or crisp art silk will come handy when you want to amp up your plain sarees in silk, georgette, and chiffon. Ruffles sleeves or a frilly neckline combined with sheers is a fail-proof way of standing out with impeccable style and can be an exceptional look for any of the wedding functions.
Ornamental Back Designs
The idea of having embroidered designs on the back of the silk blouse clicks well with the attire norms that one must follow at Indian festivities. Alternatively, you can have the embellishments edging a square, circle, or diamond cut-out, lending a suave and a sensuous appeal to the sari ensemble.
Collared Necklines
Shirt-Style collar detail on the blouse when paired with the six-yard ethnic ensemble gives a formal feel that usually scores well on the lines of regalia. A collared or polo neck (Chinese collar) blouse is not only a trending neckline but also a modest option to stay warm during winter weddings. To scale up your silk saree look further, you can pick jewel-studded collar blouses and pair them with heavy earrings.
With innumerable necklines, sleeve styles, and art and embroideries you can create exclusive blouses using silk fabrics like raw silk, dupion, cotton silk, art silk, and handloom silks, thus raising the impact of your beautiful sarees. Be as innovative as you can and venture beyond classic designs to create a uniquely gorgeous saree look. You can also take inspiration from fusion-wear or westerns-style tops; with styling, there should be no boundaries!
Silk Blouse Styles - Infographic
