16 Ideas on How to Wear Sarees with Crop Tops This Year

At every wedding I’ve been to this year, someone’s ditched their traditional blouse for a crop top with their saree — and honestly, they’ve stolen the show every single time. While aunties might raise eyebrows, this combination has become the unofficial uniform of Pakistani and Indian women who refuse to choose between tradition and their own style. The thing is, most women are doing this trend wrong. They’re either going too matchy-matchy or picking crop tops that compete with their saree instead of complementing it. After watching countless fashion disasters and successes at family functions, I’ve learned there are specific rules that make this pairing work — and when you get it right, you create something that feels both rooted and completely modern.

Styling Tips

• Pair your plain sarees with ruffled crop tops to add a layer of dimension and character to an otherwise plain outfit.

• If you have heavy work on your saree, opt for a simple crop top with dainty details like a simple knot or classy cap sleeves.

• Opt for a crop top in a contrasting shade and pair it with your saree to bring an air of freshness to your outfit.

• If your outfit is heavy, style it with simple accesories and let your saree do the talking.

Dos & Don’ts

How to Wear Sarees with Crop Tops?

16. With an Off-shoulder Crop top

Young, feminine, and flirty, this outfit is sure to grab all the limelight at your next party. To style this look, pick out a saree in a bold shade and pair it with a contrasting crop top with an off-shoulder detail. Accessorize it with a traditional choker and earrings set, blow-dried hair and you are ready to dance at that haldi party.

15. With a Strapless Crop Top

Looking to revamp your saree into something graceful yet sexy for an evening soiree? Opt for this understated look by pairing your printed saree with a strapless crop top in a solid shade. Style this fun and fresh look with a no-makeup makeup look, open hair, and look elegant without being too flashy.

14. With a Bandeau Crop Top

Perfect to raise the hotness meter and steal all the limelight at that next cocktail party. Saree paired with a bandeau crop top is an oh-so-sexy outfit that is sure to make you stand out. Pair it with statement earrings, nude makeup, and let this spectacularly sensual outfit do all the talking.

13. Layer It On With A Jacket

For a gorgeous yet warm winter wedding outfit, pair your traditional saree with a bralette crop top and layer it with a matching jacket for some extra warmth. This unique outfit is sure to grab all the eyes whilst also keeping you warm and cozy. Style this look with a sleek bun and flower and some statement chandbalis for that extra charm. Voila, your fun and flirty bridesmaids’ outfit is ready. For more layering ideas, you can check out my post on how to wear sarees in Winters.

12. Ruffled Saree with Printed Crop Top

We have all been mesmerized by the sheer grace and beauty of a saree but have also been afraid to carry it. If you are like me and wish to add a hint of modern sophistication and freshness to the good old traditional saree then this look is for you. Young and tasteful, this ravishing combo of ruffled saree with a printed crop top is as stylish as it can get.

11. With Graphic Print Top

Who said sarees can’t be casual and fun? Take your saree for a spin and add a whiff of youthful charm to an otherwise traditional attire by opting for a printed saree and pairing it with a graphic print crop top. Youthful, fresh, and supremely stylish, this outfit is perfect for a brunch date with your girlfriends or even for a casual office party. Keep the look relaxed and tasteful with a dewy nude makeup look and messy bun, style it with oxidized silver jewelry and you are all ready for a fun outing with your girlfriends.

10. With Corset Crop Top

If ‘traditional but make it baddie; was an outfit, it would be this. With the traditional grace of a silk saree paired with the ever so fabulous corset crop top, this outfit is made for Instagram. An influencer-approved look, this contemporary spin on an otherwise traditional saree will charm your way into any party and be the star of the night. Style it with a pulled-back ponytail and some statement earrings to complete the look. Here are some more blouse designs to go with silk sarees.

9. With Embroidered Crop Top

Adding to the grace of the 6yard beauty, an embroidered crop top like this is your best bet when you want to uplift your traditional outfit while also keeping it young and fresh. A supremely versatile look, dress up this outfit with sleek hair, statement gold jhumkas, maang tikka, and bold lip and flaunt your magnificent traditional saree look at your best friend’s wedding.

8. With a Tie Up Crop Top

Reimagine the gorgeous 6 yards and add the touch of contemporary freshness to it by pairing it with a tie-up crop top. Pick one in a contrasting shade for a more stand-out appeal. Accessorize it with statement earrings, sleek bun, or pony and you are all set to rock the streets and make heads turn.

7. Contrasting Colors

A timeless silk saree with a smart crop top in a contrasting hue, messy bun, bold lip, and one gets transported to the magical era of the 80s and 90s. Such is the charm of a 6-yard saree. To rock this look, pick a silk saree in cream and pair it with an emerald green crop top for a simple and graceful look, style it with pink lips and blush and bask in the charm of this beautiful look.

6. Saree with Velvet Crop Top

Looking for a sexy yet cozy winter wedding outfit inspiration? Then let us entice you in ditching your boring blouse for a velvet crop top and pair it with your favorite saree for a warm yet hot look. This insta-worthy fit is perfect for winter weddings. Share our love for sarees and rock this look at the next engagement party like the stylish diva you are.

5. Bring the Fun with Ruffles

Dressy yet fun, this saree look with a ruffled crop top is a top favorite amongst influencers and celebrities and we can see why. Spectacularly posh with a hint of flirty, crinkled saree paired with a ruffled crop top is both parts elegant and playful. Style it with pearl jewelry, blow-dried hair and you are all set to dazzle at that reception party.

4. Saree with Halter-Neck Top

Fresh, feminine, and just a tad flirty, this look is perfect for those long summery days when you want to keep your look nonfussy and fun. This printed saree in mul cotton with cheeseburgers print is our absolute favorite, Pair it with a matching halter neck crop top and strut.

3. Structured Crop Top

Royalty but make it desi. Pair your stunning red saree with a matching structured crop top for that Sri Devi vibes. To oomph up, this ravishing outfit, style it with matching satin gloves and turn your saree into an outfit worthy for a princess.

2. Sheer for the Win

Skin show is not the only way to look sexy. A modest yet sensual take on the understated traditional sarees is to pair it with a sheer crop top. Crop tops will add a contemporary kick to it while the sheerness will add to the glamour. Finish off this fabulous look with statement jewelry and your modest cocktail saree outfit is ready.

1. Saree with Denim Crop Top

A look straight out of the runways made for our baddie divas, saree paired with a denim crop top is what stylish dreams are made of. Edgy and experimental, this fit is made to stand out and will definitely make you the talk of the town for your spectacular fashion sense. This look with its casualness of the denim crop top and elegant grace of the saree screams street style. Pair it with some oxidized jewelry and make heads turn.