Indian Sarees - Eternally fashionable!
Saree, the much
popular traditional Indian wear, epitomizes true fashion in every sense.
Imagine, a saree is intrinsically nothing but a 5 to 6 yards long fabric that
you drape yourself in. But ironically, that's exactly where the fun is. Fashion
is all about doing something new, experimenting and having fun. And this
is what makes sarees so irresistibly fashionable.
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From the style of
draping a saree to the myriad of designs, colors, fabrics options you
can choose from, sarees have indeed become much more than just a
traditional Indian attire. Sarees can up your style quotient by adding that
feminine elegance while playing on the oomph factor at the same time.
So, where can you wear
a saree, you ask? Well, the answer is pretty much anywhere! If you
know your fashion then you'll know better then restricting sarees to
just occasional/festive wear. In case you love experimenting, team up
sarees with trousers or loose hipster pants and jazz up an otherwise
traditional look!
If the idea of donning
a saree is already beginning to excite you then it's necessary for you to know
how to drape a saree. After all, draping yourself in 6 yards of heavy fabric
can't be a cakewalk. Especially if you're a first-timer. Wearing this
elusive garment is an art.
Draping a Saree - Get it Right!
Basic Ingredients - A saree, a petticoat (underskirt) and a blouse.
And in case you don't get it right the first time, a lot of patience too!
1. The very first step is to be comfortable and rid
yourself of the misconception that a saree can restrict your mobility.
Once you've achieved that, begin with the steps below.
2. Hold the inner end of your saree with your left hand.
3. Make sure the hem is touching the floor and tuck the
inner end border into your petticoat.
4. Pass on the saree to the front. Make sure you
maintain the same height so that the hem is even.
5. Keep the top edge level and tuck in a little in order
to keep the saree in place (you could use a safety pin to aid you in
that!)
6. Now, start folding the pleats from right to left while
holding the top edge of the saree.
7. Here's the tricky bit - Hold all the pleats together
and tuck them in. You have to make sure that the length of the saree and
hem is even (Safety pins to the rescue again, to hold the pleats together)
8. Once that is done, bring
the remaining part of saree around your body.
9. Hold it in your right hand and pass over the
left making sure the border is even.
10. Drape on your left shoulder. This part of the saree is
known as the 'pallu'. You can let the pallu rest
on your shoulder or let it fall casually.
Of course, these are
just basic steps to get the classic saree look.
There aren't any
boundaries and you can always experiment with the look keeping your personal
style in mind! So? What are you waiting for? View your own collection of sarees online, right away at Barcode91!
