As an Indian woman, one of the greatest sartorial privileges that we get is that of wearing the graceful attire called a saree. This beautiful garment has the entire world gaping in awe at its sheer magnificence, and is rapidly gaining popularity in the West. The wearer of a saree can make or mar its elegance with the way they choose to wear it. Even though to a beginner, it might seem as nine yards of fabric, that does not offer much in terms of creativity, as you perfect the art of wearing a saree, you’ll realize that there is a lot that you can experiment with in this masterpiece of a garment.
However you choose to wear your saree, here’s a quick look at the most important tips to bear in mind, so as not to ruin your saree’s look:
1. Wear your heels before you start draping the saree- this will help to ensure that you do not have a saree that’s too high once you slip on your heels. Ideally, the length of the saree should be such that your toes are just exposed.
2. An ill-fitted blouse is a big no-no when wearing a saree- make an effort to get your altered if it’s a size too small or big.
3. Do not wear a saree straight from the shop, until you have the “fall,” which is a strip of cotton stitched to the bottom, tailored on to it. This is important to keep the saree in place once you wear it.
4. Get a petticoat in a shade as close to that of your saree stitched along with it. You can also buy a readymade one. Fasten the drawstring as tight as possible when wearing the saree, to keep the pleats firmly in place. Make sure that your petticoat