From Closet to Dance Floor
Navratri nights call for colour, vibrance, glamour and style. But you don’t always need a new lehenga or chaniya choli. Your mom’s saree can be your best Garba outfit. With a few clever styling tricks, you can transform it into fresh, festive garba looks that get all the compliments.
5 Minute Styling Hacks: Garba Looks In A Ziffy
Ready to dance the night away? Here are 5 hacks you need now.
1. The Dupatta Drape Twist
Instead of wearing the saree pallu the usual way, pin it like a dupatta.
- Add pleats and pin across your shoulder.
- Let it fall like a lehenga dupatta.
- Pair with a mirror-work belt.
You can also try the seedha pallu drape for a glamorous yet traditional garba look.
This hack instantly gives a lehenga vibe without buying one.
2. Crop Top Power
Swap the traditional blouse for a crop top or bralette.
- Choose mirror work, sequins, or shell embroidery.
- Off-shoulder and one-shoulder cuts look youthful.
- Bold colors (fuchsia, emerald, black) add modern drama.
Celebs like Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani nail this fusion look.
3. Layer It Like a Jacket
Add a short or long jacket over your saree.
- Go for Kutch embroidery or mirror-work jackets.
- Even a denim jacket can give Indo-fusion edge.
- Works best with lightweight cotton or chiffon sarees.
Instant glam + comfort while dancing Garba.
4. Belt & Bling Game
Accentuate your waist with belts.
- Mirror-work kamarbandh.
- Oxidised silver belts.
- Even chunky fabric belts.
Pair with statement jewellery: chokers, maangtikkas, and bangles.
Shilpa Shetty’s Garba-inspired saree looks prove this hack is timeless.
5. Skirt-Style Pleats
Transform the saree bottom into a skirt.
- For the lehenga style saree look, make wide box pleats and tuck the saree like a skirt.
- Pin neatly for flare.
- Add a heavy dupatta on the shoulder.
Looks like a ready-made chaniya choli but with the love of mom’s saree.
Dance in Style
Garba is about joy, tradition, and togetherness. With these 5 hacks, your mom’s saree can look like a designer outfit. Quick, budget-friendly, and stylish — perfect for Navratri nights.
