How to wear your 9 yards??

Saree is one of the most graceful Indian outfits and there is no denying the fact that you can wear it in a million different ways. It, however, takes considerable amount of skill and practice to do it right. If you are attempting to wear saree for the first time or want to do it in a perfect way, check out this post from Leia of Leia's Delights - a gorgeous fellow blogger who explains how to master this art.


If you wish to experiment and/or add a little more “oomph factor” to the saree, here are some ways in which you can play with it.

Word of Caution: Well, not literally. But, one small thing to keep in mind while experimenting with these styles is to pay special ATTENTION to your choice of blouse / top. If you are wrapping it around your neck (like a scarf) you want to go a slightly conservative with the blouse. With the regular style (Ist Pic), you are safe with halter or noodle straps or pretty much anything. If you have a dazzling top to show off, then 4th style in the picture above would be the best.




Also, never throw away your old sarees. My mom always recycle them into salwaar kameez or dupattas to make a whole new outfit.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the cumerbunds around sarees! Although saree suits healthier women too, I'm trying to slim down before I can grace it! =)

Haven't seen you in one, Sovi!!

Swati said...

love leai's blog.. she carries the indian as well as western dresses very gracefully..
I generally wear saree in first or the fifth style..

Dressing Up For Me said...

These sarees are gorgeous! Love the color combination that Leia is wearing too. :)

Not Just A Pretty Dress said...

I would love to have a sarees: they are just so stylish and goreous! And I love Leia's yellow fabric...

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Haddock said...

I think Saree is the best Indian dress for ladies (provided one knows how to drape it)

Tanvi said...

Saree has to be my favorite piece of clothing. If I was living in India I would wear them frequently! :)

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Anonymous said...

brinkka2011 says: I think you should use more images on your blog, but besides that, it is really great. Cheers.

Gayatri said...

I love sarees. I usually drape em like 5 & 7. Wish we had more opportunities to wear them in the US.... They look great in any color and fabric and suit EVERY body type! What more can one ask for :)

Gayatri

Sherin said...

Leia is so gorgeous!! I really need to learn how to wear a sari properly.

Suruchi said...

all the styles are so awesome-now if someone would just come with a magic wand to wrap these around us*and also make us look this gorgeous*
:-)

Anonymous said...

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Bonnie said...

I love it. I really wish that I was cool enough to pull off a look like this, but I am not. I guess I am not creative enough or something. But it looks totally cool!

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Anonymous said...

I love Leia's blog! :)

Gorgeous Glam said...

I love a saree! These are some great one's here in the pics!
p.s. I live in Los Angeles now;)
xo -Taj

STYLE'N said...

Love the turquoise sari..I need to learn how to tie a sari myself :)

Style, She Wrote said...

I think recycling scarves -- or any clothing in general -- is a great idea! There are so many people in need and so many creative uses for them. xo style, she wrote

P.N. Subramanian said...

Beautiful post. You said about recycling of Sarees to make Salvar Kameez. It is a good idea provided the fabric has the strength.

Sovina said...

@ Brinkka - thanks for your feedback dear. Appreciate it and will try to fit it in where feasible..:)

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Anonymous said...

she carries the Indian as well as western dresses very gracefully..Appreciate it!!!
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