Last week, I attended a wedding. As usual, I suffered from the dilemma of ‘what to wear’. Such a nuisance! Many of us are always short of dressing options – even when our closets are literally bursting with outfits of all types. Well, that’s an unending matter. More on it in another blog! Here – we have some very important lessons and design tips for you – so you play the Saree Blouse Designs and Lehenga Blouse Design game perfectly in 2019 – and beyond –
For now – let’s come back to the scenario – where I scoured possible options to wear to this not-so-close friend’s wedding. What did I do? After some futile fumbling, I picked out an olive green crepe saree with thinnest zardosi embroidery on borders – and a plain, no-bling pallu. It looked too simple for a wedding, remarked my husband. ‘Wait’ – I smiled, and showed him the complementing designer blouse. It was gorgeous! This one was in emerald green with multi-colored, embroidered net sleeves and a cut-out window back design. Cutting the long story short – the combination was a hit and I received hoards of compliments. That is the power of a stylish blouse!! Pair it well, pair it right. Match, mix or contrast with lehengas, skirts, sarees or palazzos and pants – and voila – you have hit the right style notes. So, going ahead – let’s look at a few stunning blouse patterns that are designated to rule in the year 2019 –
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Cut Out/ Window Back Designs
They were hot last season and are deemed to get hotter now. Why? Because this peekaboo style is a classic that is a perfect tease – with a promise of more *wink wink*. Go brazen and innovative and choose unique shapes and bigger, more visible cut-outs – or maybe some cute slits – and nothing else. What would be different in 2019, though? The slits and cut out also come to the front bodice – along shoulders or collarbones – instead just being at the back.
For now, though, take cues from this big, rhomboid – or is it hexagonal – window that is every bit a sensuous statement. Show off that scrubbed and polished back lady! And, if that’s not what you want – for whatever reason, get your designer/ tailor to cover the cut-out/ window with a sheer fabric/ net detail. Looks classy!
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Longer Blouses
Blouses need not be the usual cholis – where you are bound to show off your slender (or not-so-slender) waists – even when the temperatures are hitting an all-time low – or when the convention requires you to be formal. Personally, I love longer blouses – like the one shown here – for their regal, old-world vibe and the ease of wearing. And, are they Godsend in cold wintery weddings – or when you are nursing a not so toned midriff! Invest in majestic Angarakha designs, classy Rajput waist-length cholis or the more Indo-Western in appeal – crop tops – or better still, the one like a short kurti albeit more structured a la Jodhpuri. They are great with lehengas, as well as Sarees. Just alter your drape a bit or wear the graceful Gujarati seedha pallu with a choli like this one.
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Jacket Styles
Freshest and newest in the market, the layered saree blousons or ones that look as if you are wearing a jacket are a rage – for no mean reason. They can be classy and Queen-like – the one we have on display – or really modish with frilly layers or pleated effects, ruffles et al. Or the jacket can be a separate actually – longer ones are awesome for adding some drama. They can give a new edge to the same old blouse – just by existing. You can do the flap details on short, regular blouses or the longer, ‘different’ ones – in different textures, colors or fabrics. Add details like embroidery, laces or borders – for extra oomph. Take clues and add layers with apron-like flaps – or with jacket edges – a shown – or cover-ups in variety of lengths.
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Stringed Backs
Another classic – this one gets more risqué in 2019! From tie-up strings to modest bare backs, the trend takes a sharp turn towards Rabari-inspired backless stringed designs. Can’t go all backless yet still willing to show off that toned torso? Take hint from the design we have brought forth – the neck is cut modestly, and doesn’t give a clue of the gorgeousness that lies beyond. The inverted U or V is scintillatingly sensuous and is held apiece by a sturdy string at the blouse base. Oh My My – something’s sizzling – or should we say someone!
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Cover me Up
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Sleeve Matters
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Covered Elegance
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Peplums and more
For the ones interested in waist-length designs, peplums and little-cute frock-style frills are a boon. They look girly and are a great contrast to the staid elegance of a saree. What’s more – they add so much culture to your outfit – thanks to their association to folk, regional costumes. Pair such a top with a wedding lehenga – and we assure you that you will receive compliments on your styling. Opt for a sheer, net peplum, starting at empire-waist or in a relatively thicker fabric – or the one with a drop waist – as shown – this is super flattering. Be careful about the gathered look, though, specifically if you don’t wish to add inches at the waist!
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Sheer Details
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Cold, Hot, Smokin’
Hope you get enough inspiration for wonderful Blouse Designs, Sleeve Designs and Saree Blouse Back Designs for the year 2019 – and beyond. Below is a quick and easy to save infographic – you can use for a quick reference to these awe-inspiring ethnic trends.
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