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5 Bollywood-inspired white saree and contrasting blouse combinations

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 6, 2025, 16:00 IST
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The magic of white with a pop of colour

Plain white sarees are the epitome of timeless elegance and work beautifully for almost any occasion. Whether it’s soft chiffon or rich silk, there’s so much room to play with fabric and styling to create a stunning look - from weddings to red carpet events. The best part? You can instantly elevate a plain white saree by adding a splash of color with a contrasting blouse. It’s a simple trick that takes the outfit from subtle to striking, without being over the top. Taking cues from our favorite Bollywood divas, here are five gorgeous white saree looks paired with contrast blouses for that perfect balance of grace and glamour.

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Sonam Kapoor

When it comes to fashion, Sonam Kapoor makes sure to keep her most fashionable foot forward, and every time the diva steps out, she surely nails it. For an event, Sonam wore a beautifully designed white saree with a red border and complemented it with a contrasting long-sleeved red brocade neck blouse. Styling it in the most subtle and traditional way, she flaunted the intricate golden detailing at the back and uplifted the white strokes most perfectly.


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Alia Bhatt

Ruling the fashion quo for more than a decade now, Alia Bhatt has to be one of the most voguish divas on the list. During the promotion of her film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, she slipped into a stunning white georgette saree with a black border, which was created by Kshitij Jalori. Uplifting the plain saree with a black blouse featuring white piping, she looked sleek, polished, and subtle, making it an everyday choice for saree-goers.


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Keerthy Suresh

Stealing our hearts with her radiant smile and on-fleek fashion skills, Keerthy Suresh is currently ruling the South Indian film fraternity with her ethnic prowess. Leaving us speechless with her simplicity, she draped a Kasavu traditional saree and ditched the usual matching white-golden blouse combo. Instead, she paired it with a contrasting green half-sleeve-length traditional blouse with fine golden lining and a striking dori design at the back.
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Rakul Preet Singh

Rakul Preet Singh always manages to stand out with her impeccable ethnic style, offering major festive wardrobe inspiration. For an event, the diva wore a white silk bridal saree with a golden zari woven floral design on the bodice, with a contrasting purple border. Teaming it up with a purple silk sleeveless blouse, the pop of purple colour quickly elevated the glam quotient of the entire outfit.


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Kareena Kapoor Khan

Seems like Kareena Kapoor Khan is trying the saree style these days. She gave the perfect modish spin to a traditional Kasavu saree and looked so glamorous. The Kasavu saree is a more traditional pick that is styled with a matching elegant blouse. Ditching the usual combination, she uplifted the fit with a contrasting black and gold striped closed-neck sleeveless blouse that gave an illusion of a metallic front, making it ideal for weddings, red carpets, parties, and more.


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