The Half Sari Is Back

Deepika Padukone brings the ethnic half sari back with a fashionable twist.
It seems that Deepika Padukone sets fashion trends in every film she does — from palazzo pants in Cocktail to nerdy glasses in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The latest trend the Bangalore girl has brought back in vogue is the half sari, which she wore in Chennai Express.

Follow the rules:

• You can wear half saris with flats. If you are going for heels, you can wear ethnic wedges.  
• Choose the right accessories. If the half sari is plain, opt for heavy jewellery. If there is too much work, go for a heavy neck-piece or just earrings.  
• If you are going for a plain half sari, opt for contrasting colours rather than matching your skirt, dupatta and your blouse with the same colour. 
• When opting for a designer half sari, make sure at least one element of it stands out. For instance, if you are wearing a plain duppata, make sure the blouse and skirt have heavy work. 
• Keep your hairdo simple. Go for a side braid or a neat bun. 
• The best part about wearing half saris is that you can mix and match your dupatta with any skirt and blouse. 
• So go ahead and try something new. 
• If you want to go completely ethnic and traditional, go for a maang tika and anklets.
• You can convert your half sari into a lehenga by just wrapping the dupatta in a different manner.  
• For a sexy look, wear a well-fitted blouse and drape your dupatta in such a way that it partially covers your bust.  
• If you want to cover your flabby arms, go for a full-sleeved blouse. But make sure you use full-sleeved blouses only for net or cotton materials.