Sarees have always been a woman’s favored choice when it comes to clothing. And it is because it’s a light, airy garment that lets our skin breathe, be it winter or summer, that makes us love our sarees so much.
In fact, our moms, grandmoms, and aunts have bought sarees over the years as if they were making a routine investment. And rightly so because it’s akin to investing in our country’s cultural heritage because sarees have been an integral part of our country’s sartorial history for centuries. Every region of our country has its own unique weave of the garment that suits its regional culture and climate. Keeping that fact in mind, if we were to give the moniker of the “saree nation” to our country, it wouldn’t actually be untrue.
Now that we have established the cultural and historical significance of this piece of clothing, I am sure you would want to wear it and look absolutely stunning while flaunting your ethnic side. But it’s going to be a little tricky. You see, wearing a saree is no longer about just draping a piece of clothing around you in the most presentable manner. The fashion world, both in India and outside, has reclaimed this garment as a fashion favorite. Today, if you want to look absolutely stunning in a saree, a lot of other requirements have to be met the right way. Let’s take a look at what all it takes to look like a dream in a saree.
Pick A Saree That Will Flatter Your Body Type
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We’re all aware that a saree accentuates one’s curves and makes them look attractive. But if you’re someone who isn’t blessed vertically and you’re wearing a starched cotton saree, you’ll definitely end up looking even shorter and stockier than you actually are. It’s always important to pick sarees that are going to compliment your body type. If you are tall, then you’re lucky, because almost all kinds of sarees will suit you. And if you aren’t that lucky, then you should pick fabrics that are light, like silk or georgette, and choose patterns that are small. Vertical prints will look good on you too.
Pick The Perfect Matching Blouse
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A saree’s best friend is the blouse. It’s only when both of these complement each other that one looks fabulous in their saree. And today, choosing the right blouse isn’t just limited to finding one which matches the color of the saree. These days, we have an array of blouse designs that’ll help elevate the look of the saree by several notches. Get your blouse tailored for a customized fit. By doing this, your blouse can conceal all the problematic areas of your upper body. For example, if you have heavy arms, then you could go for a blouse with 3/4th sleeves, and if you want a fuller chest, then you should choose a blouse with heavy embroidery to go along with your saree. Remember that it’s the blouse that can make or break your saree look entirely.
Pick The Appropriate Footwear
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We urge you to be smart about choosing the footwear to go along with your saree. Of course, you’ll always want your footwear to complement your saree, but we still think that comfort needs to be your priority here. Even though strappy, heeled footwear will make you look more attractive, it might be difficult for you to carry the saree in them. If you have even the smallest of doubts about it, then we suggest that you opt for footwear like wedges or kitten heels. And always make it a point to wear your footwear before you drape your saree, so as to decipher the correct length for the skirt of the saree.
Pick Jewelry That Complements Your Saree
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If you are wearing a printed saree, then pick simple jewelry that doesn’t have a lot of elements in it. If your saree is a plain one, then you can go for statement necklaces or oversized earrings that will add more oomph to your look. If your saree is already heavily embellished or embroidered, then go for minimalistic jewelry.
Using Saree Pins To Keep Your Saree In Place
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Yes, it’s true that using too many pins in your saree can definitely make holes in it. But if you are draping your saree in a slightly different manner then you need to use the pins to keep the saree in place unless you want to be a victim of a wardrobe malfunction. Getting the perfect pallu and the pleats take a lot of effort and time, right? So you don’t want them to fall apart just because you didn’t tuck them properly. Therefore, make use of the pins to keep them in place. This will help a great deal in making you look good in a saree. You can always use a fancy pin.
See, so many elements need to be in place for a woman to look gorgeous in a saree. Everything plays its part. Therefore, the next time you want to look great in this sensuous garment, make sure to keep the above-mentioned points in mind. Do you want to add anything more to this list? Let us know in the comment section below.
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