Dressing up is a major part of any sort of celebrations. It is a matter of one-minute event that we tend to go for a dress and style hunt. However, ethnic and traditional attires have some extra styling to do with the dupatta and it may sometimes end up in an endless chaos. At times like these, we secretly wish for some last minute style wisdom to our rescue.
Here is a list of some easy to pull of dupatta draping styles for women for that event around the corner:-
#1. The over the head front U- This is the classic traditional style of draping a single dupatta where you cover your head and bring the dupatta in front to make a deep U shape. This dupatta style can be carried along with salwar suit or a lehnga.

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#2. The basic- This may be a trite look, to fall into the category of best dupatta draping styles, for some of you, but this drape can be pulled off along with almost every traditional attire as elegantly as any other style. Open your dupatta across your shoulders and let it flow back.

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#3. Pin the basic on one side- Among the different styles of dupatta draping, you can experiment with the basic style by just pinning the dupatta neatly on just one side.

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#4. Choker- A slight variation of the basic style, the choker style is thinly folded dupatta which is worn right across the neck. It goes well with almost every ethnic attire.

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#5. From shoulder to wrist- You can also try wearing your dupatta on one shoulder and bringing it in front across your opposite wrist.

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#6. One shoulder drape- Try this simplest of techniques and let your dupatta go with the flow while carrying it just on one shoulder. While it goes equally well with lehenga, this can be something refreshing to your salwar kameez dupatta draping styles.

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#7. Saree drape- Wearing your dupatta like a saree drape will give you an elegant and graceful look. This drape is among one of the best lehenga dupatta draping styles.

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#8. Pakistani drape- It is the exact opposite of the shoulder to wrist drape. You just need to carry your dupatta from the back across your opposite wrist.

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#9. Waistband- You can keep your dupatta tamed by wearing a waistband around it. The most followed drape for this look is one shoulder.

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#10. Double dupatta- You creatively use two dupattas, one over the head, and the other in classic front U style. This is a classic among the dupatta draping styles for brides.

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#11. The gown style- Wear your dupatta from the back and hold it across your wrists while letting it hang freely. This look is a perfect match for lehengas.

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#12. Front pleats- Follow the one shoulder style while pleating the dupatta in front. This makes that charming borderline of your dupatta visible.

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#13. Stole drape- Keep it casual and graceful by wrapping your dupatta across your shoulders like a stole. This might as well help you during one of those chilly days.

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#14. Over the head- For another bridal dupatta draping style, keep it traditional by simply covering your head with a dupatta and let it fly freely.

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#15. Cape Style- An innovative entrant in the town, the Cape style dupatta can actually make you feel empowered enough to be a superhero.

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#16. Scarf drape- Try the same knot magic with dupattas, just the way you do with a scarf. Since it is a more casual drape, it goes best with a salwar kameez.

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#17. Side veil- A slight variation of the over the head look, side veil is asymmetrical in nature. A central veil may also be the look you have been aiming for.

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