Modest Indian fashion for all our fashionistas

 

Indian wear comes in various shapes, designs and patterns. Everyone has something for them.

So, all my beautiful ladies who are not comfortable wearing low waist sarees or small cholis, we are here to guide you on how to look like a complete stunner that you are without any skin show.

We will decode modest fashion one outfit at a time, what is better than starting with the versatile saree.

Sarees

So, sarees don’t always mean skin show. For example, take any designer plain saree, to turn it into modest wear, pair plain sarees with sleeved blouse with boat neck. If waist-show is not your style, get the blouse stitched a little lower and wear your saree high-waisted. Perks of high-waisted saree is that it makes you look leaner and taller. In fact, most women are opting for high waisted sarees these days and it looks absolutely breath taking. You can tie high-waist saree with any fabric like woven tussar pashmina saree or if you find woven sarees online and even any plain saree or embroidered saree will work too.

Lehenga/Laacha

This is easy, if you want to look flattering yet modest, choose a style of choli that you are comfortable with. If just plain shirt style long choli is not your preferred option, you can go for options like peplum choli, short kurta style, uneven hemline choli, button up choli and so many other styles. If you want to go for georgette stitched laacha, placement of your dupatta can make a whole lot difference. Drape your dupatta like you would a saree pallu and there you go!

Salwar Suit

Most modest Indian wear is a salwar kameez. You can opt for Anarkali stitched salwar kameez, it is flowy and comfortable yet look super stylish.

Wild card entries in our final list are a gown dress. These are modest, modern and appropriate thing to wear if you prefer comfort. Second comes georgette printed kaftan, it trending because its good. It’s a must try.

Must have sarees- A love affair of traditional Sarees

 

Have you ever noticed the most striking thing about Indian ceremonies and big events? Well! To be honest there are many in the likes of- rich culture, merriment and big feast. But from where we look at are beautiful women clad in beautiful traditional woven sarees, they are ever-green and classy.

Sarees are mere 6 yards of fabric, or you may think so, but it is a wonderful art that has the ability of offering elegance and class to anyone who choose to wear it. It is flattering to every body type and accentuate all the feminine curves and unique personality.

We have seen when women used to go shop-to-shop to get their perfect pick to now looking woven sarees online. We have come a long way but still, sarees are in our DNA.

Every state has their own unique woven sarees, here are top 3 picks:

Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees

These traditional south-Indian woven sarees are loved universally. Any discussion about sarees cannot be held without the mention of it. It has a soft silk base with amazing weaves and bright & exquisite colours. It is also knowns for its intricate zari work. The unique quality of Kanjeevaram woven sarees are that the body and the border of it is weaved separately and then joined later.

Banarasi Silk Sarees

Banaras is an ancient and the richest weaving centre of India. The unique feature of a well-made Banarasi Silk saree is its rich embossed effect, also known as brocade. The sarees have very fine silk fabric and opulence. It is one of the heaviest saris in any women’s wardrobe.

Jamdani Sarees

The origin of Jamdani weave is in Bangladesh, so when the Hindus from Bangladesh migrated to India, they brought along this weaving technique as well. Jamdani means- Jam- Flower and Dani- Vase. So, the weaving style is an amalgamation of putting flower and vase through zari work. It is one of the finest varieties of the hand-wove muslin.

You can always shop woven sarees online if you do not want to go shop-to-shop. We suggest you to keep these three essentials in your wardrobe.