Trend Watch - Bold Print Sarees

Bold print sarees have been in and out of style for the past half century. And they are very much back in right now. However, the only difference between the bold prints of your mother's or grandmother's day and today is the bling. The new, trendy bold print sarees feature dazzling sequins, sizzling jaal work, bedazzled floral motifs, shiny beading and metallic prints. These new features add a retro feel to the classic Indian themes. Here are a few variations of bold print sarees to guide you on your way to looking fabulous. Click on the images for the larger version.

Basic Bold Print Saree

This basic black and white bold print saree features a simple black sequin border and a gorgeous sheer black designer blouse. This saree should be your basic guide to doing bold prints right.

Complimentary Prints

The worst mistake you can make is mix mismatched prints. However, when you match prints properly, the effect can be quite startling and beautiful. The sarees below are excellent examples of how chic and stylish complimentary prints can look.

Polka Dot Saree With Blooming Roses On The Pallu

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"Pink faux georgette saree with pink patch work border dazzled with pink sequins. Saree features dusky beige polka dots in keeping with the retro style. The pallu has alternating rows of sandal with pink and green printed roses sparkled with pink & green sequins. Blouse is in pink with dusky beige polka dots on it. The blouse in the image differs from the actual fabric provided for blouse."
Price: U.S. $55 @ CBazaar

Pink Saree w/ Floral Motifs In White Sequins

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"A great option if you want to assert your presence. A faux georgette saree in pink and partly in off-white has pink patch work border dazzled with white sequins. The dark pink part has self designs in floral print with white sequin work. And the off-white part has dark pink and navy blue print. What catches the eye are the floral motifs in white sequins, stones and resham work. Blouse is in pink with floral print. Sequin work on blouse sleeves."

Price: U.S. $44 @ CBazaar

Half Print/Half Net Sarees

Mixing and matching different fabrics and textures is a new trend when it comes to srees. Bold prints are combined with embroidered nets to create a dazzling and eye-catching effect.

The saree has half printed and half net fabric front. The printed body is complimented with an exclusive net pallu, adorned with contrast sequin creepers. The border is embellished with shimmering sequins to create a fresh look.

Price: U.S. $65 @ Bharat Plaza

An appealing georgette saree in multicolor is beautifully created on printed base. Net patching on pleats, shoulder and pallu is adorned with contrast sequin jaal and same designer floral motifs. Border adorned in shimmering sequins.

Price: U.S. $65 @ Bharat Plaza

"Two tone saree in black and beige with black patch work border enhanced with black and beige sequin stripes. The black part features printed beige polka dots. The beige net part is adorned with sparkling cream shaded sequin work in floral designs. Blouse is in black with printed beige polka dots and sleeves border similar to the saree border. A faux georgette saree."

Price: U.S. $102 @ CBazaar

Brasso Work Sarees

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"An attractive creation, teal blue and beige saree with teal blue patch work border sparkled with sequins work in floral designs. Saree features blue and golden satin brasso work in abstract patterns. Blouse is in teal blue with sleeves border similar to the saree border. A faux georgette."

Price: U.S. $80 @ CBazaar

"Wine and grey saree with wine net border glamorized with sequins, zari and resham embroidery work in floral designs. Saree shows off wine and golden satin brasso work in floral motifs. Blouse is in wine with the sleeves border similar to the saree border. A faux georgette saree."

Price: U.S. $96 @ CBazaar

Bold Print w/ Metallic Floral/Leaf Motifs

Designer georgette saree in blue w/ beautiful half printed and half plain self lining body and a dividing line of sequins . Big leaf motifs of sequins add a touch of glamour to the saree.

Price: U.S. $47 @ Bharat Plaza