#SariNotSorry — when it comes to donning the six yards of elegance, Tollywood actress Paoli Dam is not one to shy away. From sporting dazzling saris to embracing muted, monochrome ones, her sari collection radiates elegance and style. Though Durga Puja is over, there’s a whole lot more of the festive season to bask in. Why not take fashion cues from the following sari lookbooks of Paoli?
Graphic prints are all the rage. The cute statement motifs on monochrome saris create standout pieces. When teamed with a matching kurta-pattern blouse like Paoli, a corset or a choli, it can make for a perfect Insta-outfit photo op. Team the sari with silver jewellery and soft smokey eyes like the T-town fashionista, add a sleek bun or a ponytail and a small bindi, and you are ready.
Handloom saris never go out of vogue. They are eco-friendly and sustainable. Paoli’s white-and-golden handloom cotton, with its dainty floral embroidery, is a classic piece that can be worn to work or to functions. She has added a touch of drama by colour blocking with a monochrome blouse. It’s simple – accessorise with chunky oxidised or silver jewellery, channel your inner Bong with a bindi, and you are ready to slay.
A dash of oomph and a hint of quirk — Paoli’s ladybug motif sari teamed with the noodle strap blouse is the perfect new-age ethnic look. The electric blue gives the perfect pop of colour to the otherwise muted look. The cotton sari is sustainable and easy to drape, and when teamed with silver jewellery, the end result is fresh and youthful. While the bindi love continues, the beach waves and shades zhuzh up the summery look just right.
Paoli’s black-and-gold timeless number is a sari connoisseurs’s must-have. Her hatke styling of the sari, with a blazer blouse is all about ‘ethnic meets power-dressing’. Not only is it a great way to wear your sari during the cooler months of the year and formal evening events, it is the perfect way to flaunt a sari with heavy work on the pallu. The pearl choker and earrings, the statement bindi and the sleek updo add more starry points to this diva’s look.
