Well, girls, wedding season is officially around the corner. With the plethora of invites comes the difficult task of selecting outfits for each event. In Indian weddings, a lehenga has become the staple outfit for every girl around. But with this must-have, the scope of looking the same every time is quite high. So the question is, how do you add variety to your lehenga look? The most obvious choices seem to be mixing and matching different skirts with different blouses and adding new dupattas on top. Another option is to play around with your hair and makeup for a different look. Additionally, you can also accessorize your outfit in a variety of ways. An uncommon way of adding variety to a lehenga look is experimenting with dupatta drapes. So, we have for you a list of unique dupatta draping styles for lehenga.
Dupatta draping styles for lehenga come in various styles now. The single dupatta has just about a million ways in which you can drape it. From a simple pleat to an open pallu to the modern cape, the options are endless. When it comes to the double dupatta, you have design maverick Sabyasachi to thank for that. He started the trend of the double dupatta and took it to a place where no bride can imagine her look without it. But with double the dupattas comes double the fun! Your creativity is your friend here and the sky’s the limit. So, with that said, let us see the top 10 unique dupatta draping styles for lehenga.
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Best Dupatta Draping Styles For Lehenga
A dupatta draping style for a lehenga can instantly magnify the effect of your overall outfit. It does not matter if you are the bride, a bridesmaid or simply a guest, a dupatta can add drama and range to your lehenga. This is why many people invest in their lehenga dupattas. They can be used with multiple lehengas and even sarees. Dupattas also offer a lot of diversity in the same outfit. So, let us see what the unique dupatta draping styles for lehenga are.
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Front Open Pallu
The easiest and most classic way of draping a dupatta over a lehenga is the front open pallu. It goes with all kinds of blouse designs. It also looks good on every kind of lehenga. Additionally, it is appropriate for all events, body shapes and individuals. You can wear this as a bride, a bridesmaid or a guest. A front-open pallu dupatta draping style for a lehenga is perfect if you have a heavy dupatta with a light lehenga.
Simple Pleated Dupatta Draping Styles For Lehenga
You can never go wrong with a simple pleated dupatta for your lehenga. This draping style gives you a clean and crisp look. It is also dance-friendly, making it perfect for a sangeet or cocktail night. Additionally, this dupatta drape is the best if you have a heavily embroidered blouse or a design that you wish to show off.
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Saree Drape
The 90s are back in style globally. This also holds for dupatta draping styles for lehenga. The 90s saree drape first saw a resurgence in the cult favorite Chennai Express. Deepika Padukone was seen sporting the dupatta drape over her ghagra and choli. After that, the public never forgot about this style again. This is perfect for those events where you need to be a little more modest than usual. Additionally, if you are insecure about your tummy area, it is the perfect way to hide it. You will feel comfortable and confident without any compromise on style.
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Front Pleated Dupatta Draping Styles For Lehenga
This draping style is a mix of the saree drape and the good old pleat. The only distinction is that you pleat the end of the pallu to the opposite side of your back. Your pleated dupatta comes over your shoulder normally. This is the best drape for flowy dupattas. It also takes attention away from your abdomen. This is one of our favorite graceful dupatta drapes.
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Dupatta With Hand Cuff
If you want to add a twist to the classic front open pallu, take the other of the dupatta and pin it around your wrist. This creates a handcuff of the dupatta and keeps it from dragging on the ground. It is a smart way of keeping the hassle away. Additionally, you can do the same handcuff technique with a dupatta draped over your head.
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Basic Cowl Drape
The simple and basic cowl drape dupatta will never fail you, no matter what. The best part is that it is also the easiest of all dupatta draping styles for lehenga. All you need to do is pin the dupatta to both your shoulders. Make sure that it is not taut against your body to allow a natural cowl drape to happen over your chest. Pleat the rest of the dupatta and pin it to your shoulders or leave it open for a modern look.
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Dupatta With a Belt
A trend in the Indian fashion scene has been to wear your festive attire with a belt. Again we have Sabyasachi to thank for this. We see women wearing sarees and lehengas with a belt around the waist for some definition and drama. A belt with a pleated dupatta defines your curves and waist. Conversely, you can also keep an open pallu and add definition with the help of a belt. The choice is yours.
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Draped Around The Neck
A super simple way of draping dupattas is around the neck. This is perfect for lightweight dupattas without heavy embroidery. Fabrics like chiffon and georgette work best for this drape. It is the perfect bridesmaid dupatta draping style for a lehenga. You can also wear it as the sister of the bride or groom. We suggest opting for this for day events as it matches the fun vibe of one.
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Over-the-Elbow Dupatta Draping Styles For Lehenga
Another 90s trend that has come back for Indian wear is the dupatta drape over the elbows. This is perfect if you want to modernize an extremely traditional lehenga. It is also perfect if you want to channel your inner Bollywood diva and show up with a bang. You can simply drape the dupatta over your elbows or pin it around your wrist.
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Styl Tip: Any of these drapes can be tuned into a double dupatta drape. Simply add a dupatta over your head or on your bun. Conversely, you can also keep an open or pleated dupatta on the opposite shoulder.
Cape Dupatta Draping Style
A modern twist to the classic lehenga, cape dupattas are all the rage right now. They are the best at keeping the hassle of handling a dupatta away. All you need to do is drape it over both shoulders from the back and pin it in place. The result should resemble a shawl drape.
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We hope that this article helped you get some inspiration for unique dupatta draping styles for your lehengas. For any assistance regarding wedding or personal styling, contact us at Styl-Inc and our team of expert stylists will get in touch with you.
