The clock is ticking and you're in dire need for a stylish, uber-sexy blouse that must give your sari a glitzy makeover. We've tailor-made a handy guide to some of the hottest, quickest and trendiest ideas to ensure you make heads turn at the next social do

Case 1: Your reliable neighbourhood darzi has ditched you at the nth hour. The wedding reception that you need to attend is a few hours away.


Mandira Bedi began the trend of halter strapped bikini blouses that
became a rage. Famously labelled as 'Noodle Straps', she wore them as
part of her ensemble while anchoring a TV show during the 2003 Cricket
World Cup

Case 2: It's Diwali and everybody at work has decided to wear a sari to ring in the celebrations. A colleague who runs nine yards away at the thought of wearing one is caught unawares and needs a quick fix, hip solution. The sari has been borrowed from the friendly aunt but what next when she discovers that the blouse can fit two?


A model wears a ruffle sleeved blouse while walking the ramp for
Sabyasachi during the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2011, at Pragati
Maidan in New Delhi.Pic/Subhash Barolia

Beat the blouse blues
Both cases emerge from familiar instances at home and work. With the wedding and festive season in full gusto, The Guide has sized up three edgy ways to jazz up your sari-and-blouse ensemble.