Have you considered a sari with geometric motifs for your trousseau?

A bridal trousseau without a careful curation of saris? It’s impossible to imagine. This classic six-yard is the key building block of any bride-to-be’s post-wedding wardrobe. And if you’re looking to give your collection a ‘something old, something new’ update, the trick is to marry tradition with a modern outlook. Think beyond florals and nature-inspired motifs. Cue: saris featuring geometrical patterns such triangles, stripes, chevron, circles and checks. This gives the drape present-day relevance without taking away from its time-honoured status. Say yes to these contemporary motifs on heritage weaves like Benarasis, Kanjeevarams, Paithanis and patolas. But also know that you're not limited to just silks, you can pick from lightweight chiffons or crêpes too. 

Bollywood celebrities who have tried saris with geometric motifs

The combination is often spotted on Bollywood tastemakers. Take Malaika Arora in her Sangeeta Kilachand Patola sari, for instance. Painstakingly handmade pixels come together to create the elaborate fauna-inspired pattern. You can wear this with a black crop top and silver tribal jewellery like the aesthete for a contemporary touch and reuse it with a simple gold blouse and polki jewellery for a more classic take. 

Stripes are another favourite—especially when they are by Raw Mango—fail-safe monochrome or vibrant colour blocking; take your pick. A modest blouse and minimal jewellery will be flattering additions to this look. Shilpa Shetty Kundra prefers to mix her stripes with bird motifs as seen in her rani pink and gold Ekaya Benarasi sari. Dia Mirza, on the other hand, went the monochrome way. This look will go a long way in your traditional wardrobe. Alia Bhatt gives a lesson is going all-out with her hand-painted multi-coloured Sabyasachi sari that's perfect for a bride who want to make a splash on her engagement ceremony. 

Meanwhile, Kajol opted for a grey Manish Malhotra number for Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's wedding reception back in May 2018. The high-shine six-yard was decorated with sequins, which gave the illusion of stripes on the pallu. 

Kareena Kapoor Khan is a fan of print on print too—her sunny yellow Benarasi sari by Nikasha for Armaan Jain’s wedding featured gold horizontal stripes paired with polka dots as well as a chevron-striped border and blouse to match. With a gajra-clad bun and an embellished potli, this look will be right at home at a puja or festive lunch. 

The best designer saris to inspire your trousseau shopping

Place all bets on Payal Khandwala’s reversible saris with structural shapes, best worn with her signature pleated capes, for a cool-girl dinner party look. Anavila’s pared-down zari checks are for you if saris are your everyday go-to. Warp 'n Weft’s candy-striped Benarasi weaves are fitting choices for your roka or pre-wedding puja. Advaya from The House of Angadi’s pure gold zari threaded matte linen and silk organza Kanjeevarams will become a wedding season staple—wear it with an embroidered jacket for a sangeet or with a simple blouse for a day-time wedding.

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