Woman in a bright pink Rebel Roots Buckle Sari standing on a city street, a pre-stitched color-block saree with a buckle top

The Buckle Sari: A Color-Block Saree for Parties, Cocktails and Weddings

The Buckle Sari is a color-block pre-draped saree with a bustier-inspired buckle top, made for Diwali, cocktail parties and wedding guest outfits. It comes in red and fuchsia or in royal and midnight blue. The pleats and pallu are stitched in place, so you put it on like a skirt in minutes.

The idea: playful contrast, a bold line

The Buckle Sari is built around contrast. The top is colour-blocked, with crepe at the bust and a ribbed stretch fabric through the body. Wide straps finish in matte buckles, which give a modern twist to a traditional garment.

Woman wearing the Rebel Roots Buckle Sari in red and fuchsia, a pre-stitched saree with a sleeveless buckle blouse

What is in the design

The top

  • Bustier-inspired crop top, designed for structure and ease
  • Crepe at the bust, ribbed stretch fabric at the body
  • Wide straps with matte buckles
  • Built-in, sewn-in pads, with no rigid cups, no removable pads and no bra needed

The saree

  • Pre-draped, with shoulder pleats for effortless wear
  • Lightweight fluid crepe, with contrasting matte ribbed trim in the colour-block hues
  • Fully lined, so no petticoat
  • Adjustable waistband with an elasticated back

Two colourways

Red and fuchsia is the party colourway: high-energy and right for Diwali and cocktail parties.

Woman in the Rebel Roots Buckle Sari in pink and red, a cocktail saree with a sleeveless blouse

Royal blue and midnight blue is the cooler option: still bold, a little calmer, and a good fit for a wedding guest outfit.

Woman wearing the Rebel Roots Buckle Sari in blue, a pre-stitched saree with a blue sleeveless buckle blouse

When to wear it

  • A Diwali party
  • A cocktail party
  • As a wedding guest outfit

Fit

The Buckle Sari runs XS to 2X, in Short (5'4" and under) or Tall (5'5" and above). Use the size chart, or the plus-size fit guide. Not sure it is the right saree for you? Compare it with the Capsule in Capsule Sari vs Buckle Sari.

Questions

Do I need to know how to drape?

No. It is pre-draped. See how to wear one in six steps.

Do I need a bra or a petticoat?

No. The top has sewn-in pads and the saree is fully lined.

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Shop the Buckle Sari. Best for: Diwali, cocktail parties and wedding guest outfits. See the Buckle collection or all pre-draped sarees.

Free shipping within the USA, no import duties, delivery in 3 to 5 business days, returns within 15 days of delivery. See the Return and Exchange Policy.

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