Summer Dress Designs from Old Sarees: Summer is here, and nothing is more comfortable in this hot sun than cotton. If you have old cotton sarees lying around in your closet that you no longer wear, don't throw them away. You can use those sarees to create some stylish summer dresses.

The first and latest design is the Angrakha-style maxi dress. You can make it from an old red or dark-colored plain handloom saree. It features an overlapping front cut, tied with long cords and beautiful tassels on the side. This design is not only comfortable to wear but also gives you a stunning ethnic look.

If your saree is plain, you can opt for an A-line sleeveless gown. This design utilizes the entire hem of the saree and forms an 'A' shape from top to bottom. Ask your tailor to create a shallow neckline so you can pair it with a large oxidized pendant or necklace. This simple and elegant look is perfect for the office or a small get-together.

For a modern look, try an asymmetrical high-low kurti. The pallu portion of the saree can be used in the front or back. This dress is shorter in the front and longer in the back. Ask your tailor to add contrasting buttons to the front for a more stylish look. You can also wear it with jeans or leggings.

You can create a checkered co-ord set like this from old checked sarees. It's the trendiest summer wear these days. It's a must-have dress for vacations or outings with friends, giving you a refreshing look.

To make the most of your saree's border, consider a back-button yoke dress. In this, the wide border of the saree can be used as a belt on the upper back, and buttons can be attached there. Keep the bottom of the dress flared with plain saree fabric. This design looks very unique and designed when viewed from the back.

Another evergreen design is the empire line dress. In this, the saree's border is attached like a belt just below the bust, and the dress flares from there. This design is ideal for those who want to highlight both the pallu and the border of the saree. Wearing it makes you look slimmer and taller.

You can consider a boho-style sleeveless dress or a short flared dress. If your saree's border is very heavy, use it to create a flared knee-length dress with the entire border visible at the bottom. Or, create a patchwork boho look by combining different parts of the saree.

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