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This Bolly glam squad shows why the sari is a modern girl’s wardrobe-must

Chikankari sari? Yes. Zardozi? Yes. Pastel? Yes. Jacqueline Fernandez’s Tarun Tahiliani number is what sari goals are about — glam and not-so-heavy. The Judwaa 2 actress paired the sophisticated sari with a sheer-sleeved blouse instead of a heavily embroidered one.   

TT Bureau Published 21.02.18, 12:00 AM
Chikankari sari? Yes. Zardozi? Yes. Pastel? Yes. Jacqueline Fernandez’s Tarun Tahiliani number is what sari goals are about — glam and not-so-heavy. The Judwaa 2 actress paired the sophisticated sari with a sheer-sleeved blouse instead of a heavily embroidered one. 
Ideal for: A wedding reception.
 
Contrasts and colour-blocking are not just for western wear, the sari has always been game. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shows how to do a traditional sari the minimalist way. 
Ideal for: Cousin’s engagement.
 
Benarasi sari is for weddings: False. Deepika Padukone wore this pink Sabyasachi Benarasi sari with marori border to a felicitation programme, and we are taking notes on how to wear this traditional weave more often. Lesson from DP: Pair it with a round-neck blouse in a similar hue and go easy on the make-up and accessories. A gelled bun is great if it’s a day event. 
Ideal for: The bestie’s Mehndi.
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Deepika is turning out to be our sari poster girl. She wears one like she owns it, with neither a misstep nor a mishap. DP looked smashing in this striped georgette sari with textured black full-sleeved blouse and belt from Sabyasachi’s spring/summer collection, and we are certainly going back to this vibrant red and white this summer.
Ideal for: Cocktail dinner.
 
Who says traditional weave is not modern? Take a cue from Kangana Ranaut who’s looking resplendent in this emerald green-and-rust Kanjeevaram by Sabyasachi. The best thing about her look is that it’s so balanced — a gold choker encrusted with emeralds, rubies and pearls, with eartops, a simple bun and a bindi. Less is always more.
Ideal for: A family wedding.
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A messy bun and a grey checkered silk sari that looks like you can spend a whole day in it — Kangana’s sari outing on Saraswati Puja was different and striking. The big glasses lent a geek girl vibe. 
Ideal for: Work.
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The striped green sari by Anavila with a turtle-neck floral-print full-sleeved blouse spells comfort. Minus the chunky oxidised silver earrings and cuff, you can easily wear this Sonam Kapoor look to work. The cornrow braids give a young feel. 
Ideal for: After-office party with colleagues. 
 

Text: Pramita Ghosh

#CELEBINSPO: SHOULDER-DUSTERS 

Neha Dhupia slays it with her solid coral/pink maxi dress but the highlight of her look are really the soft feather and beaded shoulder-dusters (above). Give the classic white shirt a colour lift like Neha does — with multicoloured tassel shoulder-dusters. t2 goes online for some cool styles. 
 
Indulge in some feather love with this navy blue feather drop earrings. 
Rs 325 @www.shein.com
 
Channel spring with this pair of sequinned, floral and beaded earrings for a dainty look. 
Rs 1,162 @www.asos.com
 
Asymmetrical designs are always in fashion. Here’s a metallic finish shoulder-duster with stone detailing. 
Rs 1,390 @shop.mango.com
 
We love contrasts and this 22 carat rose gold-plated shoulder-dusters in black is a winner. Rs 12,500 @www.outhouse-jewellery.com
 

Text: Simran Kaur Gujral

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