Sarees are traditional yet versatile and elegant female garment in Indian subcontinent. Sarees have been worn since ancient times. It has its own fascinating history and lineage in different regions of the country. They are traditional ethnic wear with the hint of sophistication and elegance at the same time.
It is a long piece of cloth, usually nine yards, with a border attached. Blouse and petticoat are accessories of a saree. Blouse is worn as a top and petticoat is inner of the saree worn below waist and runs just above ankle. Sarees are popular all over the world for its ways of creating a flattering, feminine silhouette draped elegantly around the body. Nothing can be matched with the grace delivered by saree, if worn properly.
With time, sarees have gone under massive changes in textures, draping styles and varieties. They are differentiated by the materials that are woven into. The most popular choice of materials for saree is natural fabrics like cotton and silk. But Sarees are categorized according to regions and materials they are used in. With the diverse ethnic groups and regions, Indian women wear sarees that depict particular region and ethnicity. With modernization and designer wear, sarees materials have other options beside natural fabrics, such as organza, chiffon, net, velvet and crepe styled creatively.
Sarees are versatile clothing item which could be worn in any occasion, be it wedding, family gathering or office. It is a complete wear that gives neither a sense of overdressed or underdressed. The ladies who know around the drapes can wear the sarees perfectly within 15 to 20 minutes with all adjustments like plates and border. The designer sarees or fancy ones with heavy embroideries (zari work) are especially worn during special occasions.
Designer sarees are in fashion and further increasing the popularity of Indian drape among all age groups. Designers have experimented with variety of colors, prints, design and embroidery. Pre-stitched and lehenga sarees are the two variants of designer sarees. Pre stitched sarees can be worn in just like a skirt in single move. These pre-stitched sarees are easy to wear with all the required measurement for pallu length, saree plates and adjusted and stitched accordingly. Pre-stitched ones are close fitting making it look slim.
Lehenga sarees are combination of lehenga and sarees. It is easy to wear as it does not require adjustment of plating and draping. Moreover, it is easy to carry. All you need is to tuck in the skirt and long pallu draped over the shoulder. Lehenga sarees are getting popular among Indian brides because of its convenience and comfort while still retaining same glamour as traditional bridal sarees.
These designer sarees are preferred if one wants to wear a saree but does not know how to wear it as they (designer sarees) are easy to wear in comparison to traditional sarees.
With sarees, you need to match blouse, its design, hairstyles and jewelry. It makes your ensemble complete. Matching saree blouse pattern and design graces the elegance of wearer. Different patterns with designs as voguish neck patterns, length and style there are variety of options to choose from. With different types and designs of sarees, you can choose different types of jewelry accordingly. Like for a rich brocade saree, gold jewelry would be best. And with cotton saree, oxidized jewelry would be the perfect choice.
Saree is one such clothing that is never going to be out of fashion. When you are thinking about buying sarees, think about how and when you are going to wear it. Fabric is most essential feature and that which determines where saree can be worn. For weddings and festivals you can go for art silk, crepe, silk, pure chiffon fabrics, faux georgette, satin, and velvet sarees because they have rich look. For casual parties you can opt for printed net sarees. With the matching jewelry and accessories you can add grace on your look.