54 Coolest Saris For Casual Wear

Text by Tanisha Choudhury

From important meetings to lazy brunches, these saris will give your wardrobe of western wear a boost

The most common place to spot saris now is at weddings and festivals. While it is, and always will be, a reliable option for festive wear, the versatility of the garment ensures that it is just as great for casual wear. One of the ways that Verve too is trying to revive the sari is to encourage more young women to adopt it in their daily lives, and that includes wearing it to work. (Read more about the Verve sari revival, here.)

The sari being available in a variety of fabrics ranging from cotton and silk to Chanderi and tussar means that there is a drape for every need and occasion — from earthy tussar for meetings and crisp silk for evening drinks, to soft cottons for Sunday lazing and brunching. Pair them with shirts, boots or jackets — incorporating the signature elements of your wardrobe to your sari look will personalise the garment, and allow it to reflect your sensibility.

From printed and woven, to colourblocked and monochrome, we’ve curated the coolest saris for casual wear…

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