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RUFFLE RAGE Who says saris can’t be fun and freewheeling? Here’s how to give a relaxed, modern twist to the six-yard wonder LAYER IT RIGHT TIME TO DECONSTRUCT KEEPING UP WITH THE CAPE TREND

How about teaming a ruffled white crop top with a printed sari? A ruffled crop top will take the boring out of your sari and create a funky look. Team the look dewy makeup and sleek hair. Wear the sari with platform sandals, oxfords or espadrilles for a comfy, casual spin.

Bored of the predictable sari-blouse look that you often find too formal for fun, casual outings? If you love wearing saris but find them too cumbersome or predictable to wear, there’s always a way to reinvent your sari and give it a cool and comfy twist. Refreshing drapes, tops worn as blouses, smart jackets worn over saris and sneakers paired with saris can create relaxed, modern looks without much effort.

So fish out a sari from your closet that has not seen the light of day for months and create completely different looks with some imaginative styling. Here’s some quick inspiration for you. Smart layering can give a chic spin to your sari. Team a floral printed chiffon sari with a crop top and a long khaki jacket. Go for soft makeup — brown smokey eyes and nude pink lip colour. Style your hair in loose, soft curls. Skip jewellery and complete your look with a pair of nude pumps. Wear a deconstructed shirt with a sari. Wear it with an off-shoulder top. Drape the sari, tuck in the pleats, and wear the pallu like a choker around your neck. Ditch your petticoat and wear leggings underneath so that you can comfortably move around. Capes are very much in this season. They add instant drama to your look. Wear a cape-style crop top with your sari. Go for wet look hair and to keep your look relaxed and effortless, wear platforms or sneakers instead of heels. This makes for a refreshing stylefor a day party.