Here are some tips, to drape your saree right, so that it brings out the best in you.
Keep an eye on the material
If you want to add more curves to your body, then refrain from buying a saree that is made up of materials like chiffon and georgette. Choose materials like Kanjivaram, Tussar, Handloom, or Benarasi that add volume and do not cling to your body. These sarees look fluffy and add volume to your lower body.
Opting for the right shade
If you want your sari to give an impression of volume, then you must go for brighter shades like red, orange, yellow, purple, etc. Apart from this, you can go for pale pastel shades or bright neon or white colours which enhance your curves and make you look gorgeous in a saree.
Choose bigger prints and borders
The bigger prints on a saree create an impression of volume, making you look curvy. You can opt for scattered or continuous prints. Having big borders on the saree is also a great option to make your saree look voluminous. The thread embroidery, zari work, pearls, stone, and embellishments will also give you a good look by highlighting your curves.
Choosing the right blouse
Choosing the right blouse for your saree is also very important to have an overall beautiful look in the typical ethnic wear. Having a blouse of the same color as the saree makes your body look curvy. Collared blouses, bell-shaped sleeves, and high neck blouses give an impression of being curvy, so you can go for having these types of blouses if looking curvy in your saree is what you want. Heavily embroidered blouses will also serve the same purpose, and make you look elegant.
Wear the right petticoat
If you have a lean body type, and you want to appear curvier in a saree, then you can opt for wearing a fish cut petticoat. Also, petticoats which are made up of heavy material can help in adding up the volume. Wearing a saree over a heavy petticoat creates the illusion of curves and makes your saree look more flowy and beautiful.
Use a belt
A belt on a saree is highly trending nowadays. A belt on your waist enhances your figure and highlights your curves. You can use a broad leather belt with your saree for giving it a modern touch. Else, instead of using a belt, you can use a traditional Kamar bandh as well.
Draping it the right way
A lot of saree draping styles are available and to look curvy, you can choose those styles which add more volume. For example, the below-the-waist drape, Gujarati style, lehenga style, and dhoti style help in creating the impression of volume and accentuating your curves.
Wear heels
Irrespective of the figure and height, wear heels with the saree as they go best with them. Heels help in maintaining the right posture and make your curves look accentuated. If you are not comfortable wearing pencil heals, then you can wear wedges or block heels as well.
The right hairdo
Yes, your hairdo also plays an important role in making you look curvy. When you are wearing a saree, it is better to have your hair tied into a voluminous bun with a puff. You can also blow-dry or curl your hair to add more volume. For those who have long hair, they can make a loose braid.
Accessorise
Accessorizing your look the right way also plays a significant part in making your curves look enhanced. For people who are slim and desire to highlight their curves, it is recommended that they wear heavy jewellery as heavy, statement accessories enhance their look and highlight their features. A heavy necklace or choker, oversized earrings will work like wonders to complete your ethnic saree look.
While choosing accessories for yourself, make sure that you don’t over-accessorize, as that gives a messed-up look. Have a maximum of 2 to 3 statement accessories and keeping mind the occasion for which you are dressing yourself up.
With inputs from Neha Sahu, Founder and Designer The Haelli.
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