Saree Selection & Wearing
Posted 23rd October 2007 at 04:27 AM by krishnaamma
Updated 20th February 2008 at 12:14 AM by krishnaamma
Updated 20th February 2008 at 12:14 AM by krishnaamma
The body structure is a vital parameter based on which silk is bought.
There are a few guidelines that will help when you buy silk according to your physique.
Women, who are stout, like me, should go in for softer fabrics like Chiffons, Georgettes, Crepes, Mysore silk that drape well.
Mysore Silk also helps give a slimmer effect. Organzas, Kora, Tissue silks, must be avoided since they tend to flare.
To get a fuller look, slim-built women can preferably choose Organza, Cotton, Tissue and Tussar Sarees.
Shorter women need to wear sarees with slim borders or even no borders.
Sarees with bigger borders suit women with a tall profile.
Shades like Maroon, Green, Pink, and other dark shades go well with women who are on the darker side.
Wearing Saree
On formal occasions & at work, it makes better sense to pin up the saree, which makes it not only manageable but helps you look smart as well.
At functions, pin up the tip of the saree and let the rest fall on your hand for a graceful look.
Pinning up at the back of the shoulder will conceal the pin and also keep the saree intact.
Avoid wearing a flared petticoat.
Make sure starched sarees, especially cotton and tissue, are ironed properly.
The pleats also should be carefully pressed and shaped while draping.
There are a few guidelines that will help when you buy silk according to your physique.
Women, who are stout, like me, should go in for softer fabrics like Chiffons, Georgettes, Crepes, Mysore silk that drape well.
Mysore Silk also helps give a slimmer effect. Organzas, Kora, Tissue silks, must be avoided since they tend to flare.
To get a fuller look, slim-built women can preferably choose Organza, Cotton, Tissue and Tussar Sarees.
Shorter women need to wear sarees with slim borders or even no borders.
Sarees with bigger borders suit women with a tall profile.
Shades like Maroon, Green, Pink, and other dark shades go well with women who are on the darker side.
Wearing Saree
On formal occasions & at work, it makes better sense to pin up the saree, which makes it not only manageable but helps you look smart as well.
At functions, pin up the tip of the saree and let the rest fall on your hand for a graceful look.
Pinning up at the back of the shoulder will conceal the pin and also keep the saree intact.
Avoid wearing a flared petticoat.
Make sure starched sarees, especially cotton and tissue, are ironed properly.
The pleats also should be carefully pressed and shaped while draping.
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Hi Krishnamma,
I'm a very new member and I like this forum a lot already.
I'm new to tying sarees, when you said that pleats should be ironed, I'm getting a bit confused! How can you do that?
Please do help as this is the area I'm in most trouble and it always spoils the look of my saree.
Thanks a lotPosted 2nd January 2008 at 10:13 PM by bhagirathi
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Hi bhagirathi,
while ironing you have to reverse the saree and do. so that you will get good pleats.ok?Posted 30th January 2008 at 04:34 AM by krishnaamma - thanks! :) I'll try this.Posted 17th February 2008 at 04:25 PM by bhagirathi
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Dear Krishnaamma,
Really very tips you have given,
VijiPosted 7th March 2008 at 01:04 AM by vijikrishnan - Dear Viji,
You are welcome
. I am very happy that my tips are useful to you.
Posted 15th March 2008 at 03:34 AM by krishnaamma
