28 Lehenga Dupatta Draping Styles - Flaunt Your Dupatta Like a Pro

Lehengas are beautiful outfits that are great for weddings, parties, and family gatherings. However, the dupatta is what makes a lehenga ensemble truly stand out. In South Asian fashion, dupattas are the finishing touch that makes an outfit look more elegant and lets your style and creativity shine. They can make you look elegant, fun, traditional, or trendy.

Discover 28 unique methods to drape your dupatta that will enhance the beauty of the whole outfit. 

 

1. One Crowned and One Draped in a Chic U around Your Neck

 

This beautiful and regal style, like that of Parineet Chopra, has two dupattas, one as a tiara and the other as a chic embrace. 

 

 

 

 

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2. One Side 

 

Style your dupatta on one side, exuding grace and confidence in your every move. 

 

 

 

 

3. Saree-Inspired Dupatta Styling - One Veiled and One Dupatta Like a Pleated Saree Pallu

 

Give your dupatta a saree-inspired look by wearing one dupatta gracefully veiled and the other draped to resemble a saree’s pleated pallu. 

 

 

 

 

4. One Dupatta Draped as a Headpiece, Shoulder Wrap around Your Arms

 

Drape one dupatta elegantly as a headpiece, shoulder wrap, and around your arms, exuding sophistication effortlessly.

 

 

 

 

5. One Dupatta Is Uniquely Pinned on the Head and the Other on the Shoulder, Flowing in Contrasting Colours

 

Adorn your lehenga with a dupatta style where one piece is pinned elegantly on the head while the other hangs over the shoulder in striking different hues. 

 

 

 

 

6. Style Your Dupatta with an Elbow Drape

 

To give you a stylish and modern twist, drape your dupatta over your elbow elegantly.

 

 

 

 

7. A Single Dupatta Styled over the Head and Your Shoulder

 

Create an outstanding silhouette by draping your dupatta gracefully over the head and shoulders for effortless charm. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Tucked in Dupatta Styling around Your Waist

 

Drape your lehenga dupatta free on one shoulder, tuck a corner in front, and let the rest cascade to add beauty to the entire look. 

 

 

 

 

9. Flaunt Your Original Style

 

Style your lehenga dupatta elegantly in the original style, where you can feel the timeless elegance. 

 

 

 

 

10. Pinned Dupatta on the Head and Draped on the Wrist

 

This lovely lehenga draping style pin dupatta gracefully on your head and over the waist. 

 

 

 

 

11. Pinned Low Bun and Flowing Pleated over One Shoulder

 

Wear a pinned dupatta over one shoulder with a low bun for a simple and elegant look.  

 

 

 

 

12. Belting Your Dupatta up at the Waist

 

To give your bride an easy way to walk around and dance her heart out, belt your dupatta up at the waist. 

 

 

 

 

13. Brooch Dupatta Styling

 

Style your dupatta with a sparkling brooch for personalised glamour. 

 

 

 

 

14. Drape Your Dupatta in Style on the Top of Your Head and Your Arms and Chest

 

Enhance your look with a dupatta draped stylishly over your head, arms, and chest for elegance. 

 

 

 

 

15. Style the Same Dupatta over the Head and Chest

 

For a timeless look, drape one dupatta elegantly over your head and chest. 

 

 

 

 

16. A Saree-Inspired Dupatta Drape

 

Wear your lehenga dupatta in a saree-inspired way for a unique and elegant twist.  

 

 

 

 

17. Dupatta Drape in Suit-Style

 

To add a modern twist to your traditional lehenga, drape your dupatta in suit style. 

 

 

 

 

18. Gujarati Front Pallu Drape

 

Elegantly drape the dupatta pallu across the front to enhance the beauty of the lehenga with a traditional touch. 

 

 

 

 

 

19. Lock in the Kamarbandh Style

 

Enhance your lehenga look with a kamarbandh style, beautify your waist, and add elegance with a draped dupatta. 

 

 

 

 

20. Style Your Dupatta Like a Cape

 

To add a trendy twist to your lehenga draping, style your dupatta like a cape. 

 

 

 

 

 

21. Cowl-Style Lehenga Dupatta Draping 

 

Drape your lehenga dupatta in a stylish cowl style for an effortlessly classy look. 

 

 

 

 

22. Veil Style Dupatta Draping

 

Look like royalty with one dupatta over your head and the other flowing free like a graceful veil. 

 

 

 

 

23. Draping Over the Arms

 

Drape your dupatta over your arms for effortless elegance. 

 

 

 

 

24. Covering the Back

 

Drape the dupatta full across the back, secure it at the shoulder, and let the rest flow like a crape. 

 

 

 

 

 

25. Circular Side Drape

 

Style your dupatta like a full skirt around your waist, flowing down one side for a chic modern twist. 

 

 

 

 

26. Take it Around Your Neck

 

Bring a stylish twist to your lehenga dupatta by draping around your neck and leaving loose folds in front. 

 

 

 

 

27. Dupatta Opened up and Draped over the Body Diagonally

 

Stylishly drape your dupatta like a scarf, with one corner tucked in, adding elegance and ease. 

 

 

 

 

28. Dupatta Pleated and Pinned to a Shoulder

 

Elegant pleats grace one shoulder, secured by a pin for a stylish and easy lehenga look. 

 

 

 

 

 

Dazzle with Your Distinct Drapes

 

After reading this blog, you get to know that dupattas are a must for lehengas and there are various ways to drape them to make a statement. Each style is unique to one another and prepares you for various occasions.

From traditional to modern draping styles, each style has its appeal for giving you a personalised touch of grace. Style your dupatta to elegantly complement and accentuate your silhouette.