Sai Pallavi to Anushka Shetty: 5 old-school blouse designs inspired by South Indian actresses

South Indian actresses are not just celebrated for their charming on-screen presence, but each has their own personality, which is reflected in their choice of ensembles. South Indian actresses love their ethnic drapes and, on most occasions, are seen attending events in rich Kanjeevarams and Mysore silks with stunning blouse designs that are worth seeking inspiration from. Let’s take a look at 5 old-school blouse designs approved by these divas that can easily be incorporated into your 21st-century wardrobe.

Topping the box office charts with ‘Mahanati’, Keerthy Suresh in the late actress Savitri’s biopic was something else. From her eyes to her hand movements and dance style, she had a vintage charm that ultimately stole the show, proving she was the right cast. During the film, Keerthy brought the 70s closed-neck blouses back in trend. With almost no body exposure, elbow-length sleeves, and a closed-neck collar, she brought back this trend, which is catching up once again.

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s love for Indian drapes is well known to her fans. When she’s not slaying in haute couture, she turns to sarees, which make a timeless fashion statement. Samantha wore an ivory saree inspired by the French Art Deco Movement, picked from the shelves of Raw Mango. Leaving her fans swooning for more, she carefully draped it with a V-neckline-decorated blouse with sophisticated elbow-length vintage sleeves.

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Embracing the traditional roots in the film ‘Shyam Singha Roy’, Sai Pallavi wore a beautiful atpoure drape, which is typically worn during the Durga Puja. Known for its unpleated pallu and loosely tied pleats, the off-white saree with red borders was teamed with a matching high round neckline blouse and short, shoulder-length puffy sleeves, bringing a festive and mischievous look. This look channels the simplicity of rural Bengal during the British presidency.

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Trisha Krishnan has not just achieved on-screen popularity, but she also holds an impeccable sense of style off-screen, which was once more displayed at the trailer launch of her film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. She arrived in a gorgeous pink embroidered saree and draped it with a traditional full-sleeved high round-neckline blouse, with a little golden embroidery pattern strewn throughout it. Her blouse also featured a broad gold gota patti embroidery detailing around the neckline that gave it a distinctive appearance.

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When it comes to styling a Kanjivaram saree, a sophisticated blouse can make all the difference. Take notes from Pooja Hegde, who paired hers with a subtle yet stunning yellow blouse adorned with delicate white thread work. The blouse keeps things graceful with slim borders along the sleeves and neckline, proving that minimalism can look incredibly classy.