Dupatta is an indispensable staple in every Indian ethnic wardrobe. You may be at wit’s end to remember the time when the sartorial delight did not prominently feature in your festive occasion. And it is not just you, the entire country is fascinated and wooed by the charm and timeless appeal of the dupatta even after so many years. From safeguarding the pride and honor of women to a trousseau must-have, Indian dupattas have retained their magic through the decades, while also adapting themselves to the demeanor of the succeeding generations.
No matter how meticulously the designer lehengas are stitched and tailored, the dupatta doubles as a gorgeous accessory and ornament. They work in tandem with lehengas to make your special events a success. That said, Aza Fashions shines the spotlight on some of the most unique dupatta draping styles for lehenga to command some attention.
1) Classic Shoulder Drape
Ranked as one of the simplest and most traditional drapes, this dupatta style is a go-getter for women who cannot resist burning the dance floor at the wedding. The no-fuss drape lets you stay comfortable, while also highlighting the embroidery, motifs, and color of the dupatta.
2) One Shoulder Drape
What’s there to work on when you have a super-rich organza dupatta like this by Vyani by Vani Vats in a lehenga set? Just let the sartorial beauty cascade down from either side of your shoulders while you get busy giving your best shots to the photographer.
3) Saree Style Drape
Saree-style draping lets you inject sophistication into your attire. Pinning your dupatta on one shoulder and letting it encircle your waist creates a vintage charm. Have a look at this surreal Anushree Reddy’s blue raw silk dupatta adding all the glamour to the lehenga set without overpowering it.
4) Cape Style Drape
A contemporary take over conventional dupatta draping styles, this modern lehenga dupatta style echoes your desire to experiment with fashion. Create a show-stealing impact with a cape-styled dupatta while you ooze romance and drama in Shehlaa Khan’s tulle neck lehenga.
5) Pakistani Style Drape
Let your dupatta do the talking at your wedding while you try draping it the Pakistani way. The model in Etasha by Asha Jain’s pink lehenga set evokes grace while she drapes the metallic tissue dupatta in Pakistani style drape, covering her head and shoulders.
6) Traditional Bridal Drape
Stick to your roots and embrace the conventional look for your D-day as you opt for the traditional bridal dupatta draping style. Ridhi Mehra’s lehenga is pure work of art and the model tries breathing in fresh air into it by styling the dupatta with a hint of contemporary freshness.
7) Dupatta Tied to Wrist
Tucking your dupatta to your wrist lets your attire take center stage. The model trying this dupatta draping style with Payal and Zinal’s net embroidered lehenga set gives us sartorial inspirations for Cocktail parties and sangeet.
8) Sabyasachi Style Dupatta Drape
Sabyasachi Mukherjee-inspired dupatta draping style is peppered with magic, drama, and romance. Get inspired from this gorgeous model in Angad Singh’s pink lehenga who pleated one dupatta neatly and draped it like the saree while draping the other around her bun and bringing the sides of it in front.
9) Veil Style Drape
Currently being obsessed over by prominent designers around the world and showcased on runways and red carpets, the veil-style dupatta drape has a hint of opulence in it. The model wearing Jigar and Nikita purple embroidered bridal lehenga, trying the dramatic veil drape looks straight out of a romantic novel.
10) Draped Over the Elbows
Few subtle fashion trends can create waves without requiring you to drop any sweat and a dupatta draped over the elbows is one of them. Kalighata’s turquoise masterpiece looks ever-dramatic as the model chooses to blend her dupatta with the lehenga by leaving it over the elbows casually.
11) The High Neck Drape
The high-neck dupatta style is a classic example of 'minimal style makes maximum impact'. Serving as a striking accessory, the draping technique shown here artistically frames the neckline of the model while also accentuating her dreamy Saanjh by Lea ombre lehenga set.
12) Double Dupatta Drape
Double-dupatta drape has their distinctive bespoke allure which you cannot miss. Add some age-old traditional charm to the conventional bridal look like this model in Angad Singh’s beige raw silk lehenga set.
13) The V-Drape
To keep it chic and comfy, try the classic V-shaped dupatta draping style on lehenga. This dupatta drape style complements your lehenga blouse neckline and gives off a polished appearance. The model in Shyam Narayan Prasad’s yellow raw silk lehenga looks subtly elegant while she poses with a v-style dupatta drape.
14) The Royal Drape
Get ready to drop some jaws on your wedding by pinning one dupatta on your head and placing the other on one shoulder and letting it hang loose just like a saree pallu. The royal drape demonstrated by the model in her Nikita Gujral raw silk lehenga is giving us serious bride goals.
15) The Side Pleated Drape
Running behind time for your special occasion? Try the simple side pleat dupatta drape and allow your intricately adorned lehenga replete with beautiful embroideries like this one from Kalighata’s to get all the credits it deserves.
16) The Belted Drape
The belted drape is an innovative way of accentuating your waistline while also holding the pleats of your dupatta neatly arranged on the shoulder. Take cues from the model sporting a woven dupatta tucked at the belt to elevate her purple bandhani printed lehenga by Label Varsha.
17) Draped Over One Shoulder and Elbow
This dupatta draping style featuring a dupatta over one shoulder and elbow probably takes inspiration from the mantra- ‘less is more’. The model in Disha Muchhala’s zardozi lehenga drapes her dupatta elegantly on one shoulder and elbow while channeling her effortless grandeur
Add charm, style, layer, and color to your attire by trying to incorporate these stylish dupatta draping styles on lehenga. For a laid-back and relaxed vibe, go for the V-neck dupatta, side pleat draping, or even the high-neck drape. The traditional bridal drape, veil drape, or even the Sabyasachi-inspired drape are some of the best picks to elevate your modern bridal look. Keep aside the special and innovative draping styles like cape-style drape, dupatta tucked to the wrist style, and more to make some heads turn at your next event.
Every drape works best with a lehenga cut for it. See Lashkaraa's lehenga sets at Aza, where dupattas are designed with these styles in mind.
So, ladies, indulge in a guilt-free dupatta and lehenga set shopping with us at Aza Fashions and make every special occasion a hit.
