2018 Saree Looks Forecast – Trends To Carry From 2017 to 2018 

Every year brings with it new and exciting opportunities, lessons and milestones. And, every year’s ending is a time to retrospect – look back, review and analyze – and carry with us what is still relevant and in-vogue. Just like life’s other arenas, fashion is the same! 2017 had some gorgeous trends in store in every kind of fashion and style segment – be it the Western wear or the Indian ethnic wear. Now, it’s time for 2018 – but there are many style takeaways that are as fresh as a daisy – and worthy of imbibing and taking along to the future seasons. One such category is Sarees – an eternally elegant ensemble that’s a classic. Yet, with every year, new trends emerge in sarees too. Let’s take a look at the top 10 Saree Looks of 2017 – which shall rule even in the year 2018 –

1. The Evergreen Classics

Classics are called classics – because they are not bound to fads and changing fashions. Although, all sarees are classic and timeless, yet there are few looks that continue to top the graceful list. One such saree type is silk saree. Similarly handloom silks like Kanjivarams and Banarasis or even the other lesser known saree types from various corners of India – are the pearls that rarely go wrong. Just a tweak in styling, change in accessories or drape – and you are good for any sort of event or function.

2. Slight Contemporary Tempering

We love the traditional look – for it always works well. But, give this a little contemporary twist or modish tadka and see how stylish this looks. This is like a slice of heritage blended with a chic edge from the future. Get yourself a chiffon or regal georgette saree in a half and half sari style. Or drape a simple silk in raven black – pair with a crop top or new-age blouson. You can get a contemporary appeal even in a regular saree in unusual colors or patterns – or by draping it differently.

Get Drape Ideas OR Get Blouse Ideas.

3. Plain and Stylish

The allure of plain sarees rarely wanes, simply because they are not only eternally elegant, but also can be styled in umpteen ways. In 2017, fluid, plain sarees with oomphy blouses ruled the look books – and we promise that in 2018 too, these pro looks are not going anywhere. To get an edgier look – you can choose a half and half saree, wear a modish halter neck or go for an embroidered drape. There are tons of options, and believe us – you can’t go wrong! For a wedding – up the dressy quotient with a dressier blouse, heavy jewelry or by choosing colors that are dark and intense. For lighter, day looks or office-wear options – pick pastels or ombre plains saris with thinnest of the borders.

4. Pristine White Palette

The white color family was back with a bang in the year 2017. How ethereal these gorgeous hues appear – and they are so easy to dress up or down. Plus, with portals like saree.com, you will never feel short of options in all kinds of ethnic wear and sarees in white, off-white, cream, peachy cream or ivory. Go for silks or get the ever trendy Bollywood staple white chiffons and georgette sarees! If you are not comfortable going all white, infuse some gold, silver or metallic shine – or choose one with colorful bright accents or embellishments – like the one in the image.

5. Plain with Woven Border Handloom Silks

Another classic look – plain handloom sarees have always ruled the roost, and would continue to do so in the coming year. While they have been a favorite of mature women, office-goers and South Indian belles, in 2017 they also seemed to have caught the fancy of Bollywood divas and younger women across the nation. Do not forget to include a plain Kanjivaram with bright or metallic border in your trousseau, if you are set to be a bride in 2018. And, it is a perfect college farewell saree or stage anchoring drape – that’s least likely to give you any sartorial goose-bumps.

6. Chic Half and Half

Half and half caught the fancy of saree draping world a few seasons back – and how! Needless to say this look is here to stay. In 2018, these innovative or color block drapes will get edgier and more accessible – we forecast. We can expect them to enter the casual and office-wear sarees segments in a big way. Wedding and party-wear half and half sarees too will get a new leash of life with designers and stylists adding more themes, color, prints, embellishments and textures in this domain. Take cues from this earthy Shibori print pallu and brown embroidered pleats saree – which will surely catch the eye of your admirers.

7. Cape and Poncho

The biggest trend of 2017 is foreseen to effortlessly make it to 2018 too. While some stylish ladies may already have copped this look, we are sure many of you are still contending with ponchos added to your salwar suits only. Well, be ready to add an extra layer to cute sheer ponchos over your bodice, or get a long sheer or non-transparent, regal jacket or cape over your regular drape. You can choose the chic, youngish look for a cocktail party, or the heavy jacket one for a wedding.

8. Evergreen Florals and Plaids

Vintage and retro are in, and will be foremost on the fashion agendas of ethnic lovers in this season. Go retro glam in 2018 with the always loved and easy to cop Floral and Checked look. Get a saree with a generous dash of flowers, if you already don’t have one, or pair your plain, gossamer drape with a flowery print blouse or poncho. Likewise, don’t forget to add a chequered pattered or printed saree like a classic checked Kanjivaram silk or a regular wear printed paid saree to your closet. Style these sarees with chic neckpieces and youthful, light accessories and high buns.

9. Lehenga Saree

Too lazy to wear a saree, because – well, who will pleat it and all! There’s a dressy answer to your wedding saree woes now. The lovely lehenga sarees allow you the freedom from draping a saree traditional way, and the dual advantage and grace of a classic saree. You generally get them in wedding and party wear types, but don’t let this stop you from getting this trend into your lighter wardrobe. Get yourself a stunning party-wear lehenga saree in 2018!

10. Heritage Wedding wear

We can – and should – never forget our cultural legacy. The heritage bridal sarees like Panetar, Gharchola, Bandhani and Banarasi are not only splendid – but also are unique and crowd pullers. Lately, we have seen a plenty of heritage weaves revival by ace designers like Sabyasachi and popular ones like Gaurang Shah and Ayush Kejriwal – and forecast that this trend will continue to grow now. After all, what is better than returning to your roots – that too so gorgeously!

Happy draping lovely girls and ladies!

Every year brings with it new and exciting opportunities, lessons and milestones. And, every year’s ending is a time to retrospect – look back, review and analyze – and carry with us what is still relevant and in-vogue. Just like life’s other arenas, fashion is the same! 2017 had some gorgeous trends in store in every kind of fashion and style segment – be it the Western wear or the Indian ethnic wear. Now, it’s time for 2018 – but there are many style takeaways that are as fresh as a daisy – and worthy of imbibing and taking along to the future seasons. One such category is Sarees – an eternally elegant ensemble that’s a classic. Yet, with every year, new trends emerge in sarees too. Let’s take a look at the top 10 Saree Looks of 2017 – which shall rule even in the year 2018 –

1. The Evergreen Classics

Classics are called classics – because they are not bound to fads and changing fashions. Although, all sarees are classic and timeless, yet there are few looks that continue to top the graceful list. One such saree type is silk saree. Similarly handloom silks like Kanjivarams and Banarasis or even the other lesser known saree types from various corners of India – are the pearls that rarely go wrong. Just a tweak in styling, change in accessories or drape – and you are good for any sort of event or function.

2. Slight Contemporary Tempering

We love the traditional look – for it always works well. But, give this a little contemporary twist or modish tadka and see how stylish this looks. This is like a slice of heritage blended with a chic edge from the future. Get yourself a chiffon or regal georgette saree in a half and half sari style. Or drape a simple silk in raven black – pair with a crop top or new-age blouson. You can get a contemporary appeal even in a regular saree in unusual colors or patterns – or by draping it differently.

Get Drape Ideas OR Get Blouse Ideas.

3. Plain and Stylish

The allure of plain sarees rarely wanes, simply because they are not only eternally elegant, but also can be styled in umpteen ways. In 2017, fluid, plain sarees with oomphy blouses ruled the look books – and we promise that in 2018 too, these pro looks are not going anywhere. To get an edgier look – you can choose a half and half saree, wear a modish halter neck or go for an embroidered drape. There are tons of options, and believe us – you can’t go wrong! For a wedding – up the dressy quotient with a dressier blouse, heavy jewelry or by choosing colors that are dark and intense. For lighter, day looks or office-wear options – pick pastels or ombre plains saris with thinnest of the borders.

4. Pristine White Palette

The white color family was back with a bang in the year 2017. How ethereal these gorgeous hues appear – and they are so easy to dress up or down. Plus, with portals like saree.com, you will never feel short of options in all kinds of ethnic wear and sarees in white, off-white, cream, peachy cream or ivory. Go for silks or get the ever trendy Bollywood staple white chiffons and georgette sarees! If you are not comfortable going all white, infuse some gold, silver or metallic shine – or choose one with colorful bright accents or embellishments – like the one in the image.

5. Plain with Woven Border Handloom Silks

Another classic look – plain handloom sarees have always ruled the roost, and would continue to do so in the coming year. While they have been a favorite of mature women, office-goers and South Indian belles, in 2017 they also seemed to have caught the fancy of Bollywood divas and younger women across the nation. Do not forget to include a plain Kanjivaram with bright or metallic border in your trousseau, if you are set to be a bride in 2018. And, it is a perfect college farewell saree or stage anchoring drape – that’s least likely to give you any sartorial goose-bumps.

6. Chic Half and Half

Half and half caught the fancy of saree draping world a few seasons back – and how! Needless to say this look is here to stay. In 2018, these innovative or color block drapes will get edgier and more accessible – we forecast. We can expect them to enter the casual and office-wear sarees segments in a big way. Wedding and party-wear half and half sarees too will get a new leash of life with designers and stylists adding more themes, color, prints, embellishments and textures in this domain. Take cues from this earthy Shibori print pallu and brown embroidered pleats saree – which will surely catch the eye of your admirers.

7. Cape and Poncho

The biggest trend of 2017 is foreseen to effortlessly make it to 2018 too. While some stylish ladies may already have copped this look, we are sure many of you are still contending with ponchos added to your salwar suits only. Well, be ready to add an extra layer to cute sheer ponchos over your bodice, or get a long sheer or non-transparent, regal jacket or cape over your regular drape. You can choose the chic, youngish look for a cocktail party, or the heavy jacket one for a wedding.

8. Evergreen Florals and Plaids

Vintage and retro are in, and will be foremost on the fashion agendas of ethnic lovers in this season. Go retro glam in 2018 with the always loved and easy to cop Floral and Checked look. Get a saree with a generous dash of flowers, if you already don’t have one, or pair your plain, gossamer drape with a flowery print blouse or poncho. Likewise, don’t forget to add a chequered pattered or printed saree like a classic checked Kanjivaram silk or a regular wear printed paid saree to your closet. Style these sarees with chic neckpieces and youthful, light accessories and high buns.

9. Lehenga Saree

Too lazy to wear a saree, because – well, who will pleat it and all! There’s a dressy answer to your wedding saree woes now. The lovely lehenga sarees allow you the freedom from draping a saree traditional way, and the dual advantage and grace of a classic saree. You generally get them in wedding and party wear types, but don’t let this stop you from getting this trend into your lighter wardrobe. Get yourself a stunning party-wear lehenga saree in 2018!

10. Heritage Wedding wear

We can – and should – never forget our cultural legacy. The heritage bridal sarees like Panetar, Gharchola, Bandhani and Banarasi are not only splendid – but also are unique and crowd pullers. Lately, we have seen a plenty of heritage weaves revival by ace designers like Sabyasachi and popular ones like Gaurang Shah and Ayush Kejriwal – and forecast that this trend will continue to grow now. After all, what is better than returning to your roots – that too so gorgeously!

Happy draping lovely girls and ladies!