When sarees were buried under tags like "aged", "bulky" and "old-fashioned", Vidya Balan breathed new life into them. She draped elegance with a side of sass and emerged as the undisputed queen of sarees! Some of Vidya's saree looks are so golden and iconic, we had to find ways to recreate them and so we did. Here's a list of 10 Vidya Balan inspired saree looks we have hand-picked from saree heaven, aka her Instagram handle, for us to style and slay our way! Psst, we've also added shop links to similar sarees you can buy online, so we and you are literally one click away from looking like The Vidya Balan.
10 Saree Looks Drawing Inspiration From Vidya Balan For You To Slay
Vivacious In Violet
Vidya is a sucker for classics and loves keeping things minimal and monotone on most days. Like with this violet chanderi saree, embroidered with zari look. We found a lightweight (you can wear it from am to pm without any discomfort or the saree coming undone) but equally stunning option in this cotton mul saree, incidentally from one of the actress's favourite saree brand's, Suta! Blouse piece not included.
Fabric: Mul Cotton
Price: INR 1,870
Care instructions: Since it is a delicate piece, hand wash in cold water and iron on medium.
Pretty In Pink
Hand-painted sarees are a personal favourite of this path-breaking actress - we've seen her spot many a glorious hand-painted sarees. But none as pretty as this pink floral number (florals as prints are having a hot moment). To live up to its understated elegance we give you this hand painted organza saree. Delicate and feminine, it lives up to the aura Vidya is blessing us with in this appearance. This saree is a little see through though, so you may want to design a full coverage blouse. Unstitched blouse piece included.
Fabric: Organza
Price: INR 4,250
Care instructions: Hand wash in cold water and steamer to iron.
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Golden In Gold
₹1880
"Hamesha aapki Vidya", is the caption on this look and we can tell you that on any given day Ms. Balan would want to be caught wearing a subtle gold saree like this, that's how "Vidya" this colour and aesthetic is! To glow like the golden girl you are too, we found an almost-the-same-saree in this tassel trim gold zari number. Simple yet stunning, this saree can wow at both small occasions and big events. Blouse piece not included.
Fabric: Polyester
Price: INR 1,880
Care instructions: Dry clean for first wash and then hand wash in cold water separately. Steam iron.
Perfect In Pastels
₹3500
Rocking pastels with just as much style and pizzazz as her other OTT saree looks, Vidya can do it all! We're getting modern Maharani vibes spotting her in this pale salmon saree. Just as fresh and current looking is this find - a delicate scattered floral grey saree. A classic that's restyled, this saree is particularly easy to drape because it fall effortlessly. We see ourselves wearing this from brunch to a formal evening party without breaking into a sweat, thanks to its breathable fabric. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Silk blend
Price: INR 3,500
Care instructions: Dry clean or hand wash only and steam iron if needed. This saree does not crease easily otherwise.
Heavenly In Handlooms
₹1627
Always vocal about wearing and celebrating Indian handlooms, you've got to love Vidya for reviving traditional fashion and craft, all while looking like a star wearing it! In this outfit, she talks about the unmatched allure of handlooms silks, to find you and us an affordable option, we've picked out this solid purple handloom saree. It may not be as expensive but looks the part and makes for a super cool replica too. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Cotton
Price: INR 1,627
Care instructions: Hand wash in cold water and iron on medium.
Flirty In Florals
₹3500
Like us all, Vidya knows florals never go out of style, in fact they visit us like a breath of fresh air during most fashion seasons. In this floral printed saree Vidya looks like a ray of sunshine, ready to brighten our wardrobe. We found a contemporary floral brown saree that matches its charms. It is handpainted too! Accessorised the same way, you may just be mistaken for you know who! Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Silk blend
Price: INR 3,500
Care instructions: Dry clean or hand wash only and steam iron if needed. This saree does not crease easily otherwise.
Radiant In Red
₹3200
Topping all of Vidya's saree looks, we aspire to look as red hot in this all red everything saree ensemble. It's one unbeatable colour as you can see, and can pretty much can be spotted making a fashion statement from miles away. Make your red saree look just as radiant but with a twist by wearing this Bandhani printed red saree with gold trim. Totes Vidya approved, we're sure! This saree is see through, so pair it with a suitable blouse. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Chiffon
Price: INR 3,200
Care instructions: Dry clean or hand wash only and steam iron if needed. This saree does not crease easily otherwise.
Bold In Black
Black & gold is a combination made in heaven and Vidya Balan wears it like the angel she is. Just look at how bold and feisty she looks in this number! Thankfully, we found this very similar saree in black cotton (totally breathable and will keep you from sweating) and a gold zari border. Simply waiting to drape this and make an eye-turning entrance. This pick also has some additional paisley detailing for that extra oomph. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Cotton
Price: INR 2,500
Care instructions: Dry clean only and iron on medium.
Graceful In Green
Vidya loves to show off her South Indian roots every now and then, like when she dressed in this graceful green and gold saree for a wedding. Here's hoping we look just as good when we show up in this ravishing Banarasi kota silk green saree. It is a heavy saree and not something to wear all day, reserve it for special occasions. Don't forget to accessorise with temple jewellery bangles and jhumkas and a matching potli, when you do, too. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Banarasi Kota Silk
Price: INR 3,999
Care instructions: Dry clean only and iron on medium.
Captivating In Coral
Beaming like a goddess, we almost let out a shriek of joy when she saw Vidya in this one-of-kind saree on Navratri. This particular saree glistens and looks so luxurious, we thought we'd never find a match. But we did! Swipe to check out and buy this equally riveting handwoven saree with gold thread woven design, just like Vidya's! Unlike the original saree, this was is a silk blend that looks just as luxurious without it weighing you down. Blouse piece included.
Fabric: Silk blend
Price: INR 1,359
Care instructions: Dry clean only and iron on medium.
Pro-Tip
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