India, Oct. 27 -- Once reserved for festive soirees and formal events, the saree has had a full-on glow-up. The newest twist? Pairing it with a jacket. What began as a daring experiment is now one of the season's strongest style statements. From Sonam A Kapoor's couture drapes to Bhumi Satish Pednekkar's edgy pairings, the saree-with-jacket look is redefining how Indian women wear tradition.

"We see it as a natural evolution of Indian dressing," says Nishit Gupta, director and co-founder of Kalki, adding, "The jacket-over-saree trend beautifully balances tradition with modernity. It's about timeless grace meeting practical, confident design."

On the other hand, Manjula Tiwari, managing director & CEO at Ancestry, calls it a blend of str...