Need last minute wedding guest outfit idea? Wear your old saree with a twist!

 

Caught up with the work that you didn’t get time to shop for your friend’s wedding? Don’t worry honey! We’ve all been there. Now just get your or your mom’s old saree and drape it in a completely new style and tada!!!! Your new outfit is ready!

Well, let us just say that cliché will never be out of style but who doesn’t like some twist? We are suggesting you few drapes that will definitely make heads turn. Pick up any style from below and drape your plain/ printed sarees and you’re ready.

The Scarf Look

If you are in a mood to amp up your ethnic style then this is the easiest and fairly less risqué style but still super stylish! Pleat your saree like you would usually do, leaving pallu a little than you would. Now take the pallu and wrap it around your neck like a scarf. Your new style is ready, it is as simple but super trendy. There are so many printed sarees online that you can try this look upon or just use your old saree and create a look.

The Indo-Fusion Look

Drape your saree in a dhoti style, roll up your pallu as much width as you are comfortable with and place it however you like. For more modest look, place it like we would usually do and if you are comfortable, you can drop your pallu as low as you want to show your midriff. It looks no less than the designer printed sarees online that you get.

The Waist-Belt Look

This look has the potential to accentuate your curves without making you uncomfortable. Take any one saree from your mom’s collection of printed sarees. Drape it the usual way. Now just add a belt. This will sinch your waist. If you are into modest dressing or in the mood of it, try it with an open pallu or if you just like showing your midriff, try it with pleated pallu. And just like that, you’re done!

Now that you know, you are never going to run out of outfits.

 

 

Know about 4 different types of drapes in a saree!

 

Sarees! Most elegant attire an Indian woman can adorn. But if you follow the saree fashion, you must have seen that different culture, in fact different individuals wear their saree drapes differently.

Here, we will be listing 4 modern style draping for saris that are not as common in the cultural scenario but has been making a round lately:

Pant Style Drape

This trendy drape is making a noise for quite sometimes now. This drape is extremely easy to wear and looks super stylish without having to try hard. Pants style draping does come in two forms- One where you wear it over a pant or a legging, giving it a pant effect. Other is a dhoti style, where it is more relaxed and can be worn with a normal underskirt.

Belted Drape

No matter how you drape your saree- normal pleats, front pleats, dhoti, pants or however. The trick is to wear a belt that is either taken from the same fabric as the saree or even do it with a contrasting fabric and colour. The idea is to give definition to your beautiful curves. This is a modern take to the old and famous ‘Kamar Bandh’. The style suits every body type. If you have the confidence and do not mind showing off your midriff, you can put the belt on a pleated pallu and if you are only looking for definition, belt it up with an open pallu style.

Saree as a Lehenga

This drape can sound even look a little complicated. The trick it to give the volume while pleating by doing it wide and all across the underskirt. This will give it an effect of a fuller skirt. If you master this technique by regularly practicing it (let us all admit, in this pandemic, we crave dressing up, so we can take out time to practice the drapes). Imagine having to buy latest saree only and getting lehenga free.

Scarf drape

Take your regular flowy saris with the pallu being a little longer and drape it around your neck. This stylish number is for days when you feel like experimenting and there is retro in your mind.

Sarees are not boring, amp with it up and get different outfit each time!

 

Fabrics you should choose for Salwar Kameez during scorching heat

 

Salwar suit or kameez is the best option for people in India who likes to dress modestly even during summer. These can be designed and stitched to be breezy and flowy to suit Indian summer climate. However, if you are looking to buy stitched salwar suit online or offline, please make sure of the fabric.

Yes, Fabric! It plays an important role to make sure that there is some relief even in the scorching heat. Few fabrics clings to your body or maybe do not allow enough ventilation for you to be comfortable. This is not only important for aesthetic reasons but heat stroke is a real thing and tiny part is also played by the clothing you wear.

If you have chosen to dress in a salwar suit this summer opt for the following fabrics-

COTTON

Cotton is hands down the best fabric for summers there is. It is not only very economically priced but is available almost everywhere. When looking for salwar suits online, in the description below look for cotton material because it is soft, lightweight, breathable and soaks up the sweat which allows heat to escape the body. There is no dearth of cotton salwar suits online for women, you can find it in variety of designs, cuts and prints.

LINEN

Linen is yet another top choice in summers. This breathable fabric is extremely light and is loosely woven allowing heat to escape the body, just like the cotton fabric. It absorbs maximum moisture and dries even faster than the cotton. This helps in keeping you cool and calm even in salwar suit.

RAYON

Rayon is a human-made fabric. It is made by blending cotton, wood pulp and few other natural and synthetic fibers. It was widely produced as the economical alternative for silk. Rayon is good during summers due to presence of very thin fibers, which makes it light and breezy. It also doesn’t stick to the body in case of perspiration, making it a suitable fabric for summers.

 

 

 

Tips to maintain Handloom sarees!

 

Handloom sarees are extremely delicate, the work in them is the result of love and efforts the ‘karigar’ pour into it. They’re often the family heirloom and are heavy financial and emotional investment.

All of these reasons explain why any ‘handloom’ saree requires more efforts to maintain than any other sarees. Sarees like Kanjivaram silk sarees collection, Banarsi Silk, Chikankari work all these requires care. They are susceptible to environment corrosion from being stored for a long time. These are hand made things, unlike the machine- or factory-made things, they require one extra step of care.

If you wish to maintain the good health of your handloom saree, you will need to take matters in your hands.

Washing of Handloom Saree

Due to lockdown people are buying Kancheepuram silk sarees online but that doesn’t mean that the care of it has to be any less. We have listed few tips that you will needs to know before buying any handloom saree-

·        Soak saree in the salt water but only for half an hour, more than that can cause decolouration

·        Rinse with cold water 2-3 times atter soaking and then move on to wash it with detergent

·        Never use harsh chemical or machine wash

·        Do not bundle up multiple sarees. Wash one saree at once

Removing stain off of your Handloom saree

·        In case of accidental staining, your saree requires instant action

·        For oil stain, sprinkle talcum powder and rub it gently. For gravy or beverage stains, wipe it off lightly with petrol

·        Prioritise taking your sarees to the dry cleaners

How to dry Handloom saree post washing

·        Avoid direct sunlight, dry it in a place with partial or indirect sunlight to avoid any discolouration

·        Never squeeze the water out of it by wringing to avoid permanent lines and maybe cuts

·        Wrap saree in absorbent fabric and lay it out rather than hanging it

In these times, avoid stepping out and get Kancheepuram Silk Sarees online or any handloom saree of your choice. Once you know how to take care of your saree collection, these sarees last you several generations.

Ditch the Cliché: Modern lehengas for every occasion

 

Heavy lehengas are now thing of the past. Women all over the world are going gaga over elegant, summer friendly lehengas.

If you go to buy bridal lehenga, you will notice a difference. Now Bridal lehenga is not all about red or maroon or heavy work. Light fabric, breezy designs and pastel colours are a rage these days. People are experimenting with summer/spring lehenga lacha collection.

Confidence is the key, so if you are confident enough to carry new take on the modern lehenga, it will look beautiful on you. Here are few colors that are making its presence felt:

Pastel ultraviolet

There is a beautiful shade of ultraviolet that is making a huge noise and why it shouldn’t? It is beautiful, suits every skin type. It has a touch of elegance with equal amount of modernity. One can also place it in the ‘Lavender’ color category. It looks beautiful when worn to any occasion.

The favorite- Beige

Beige is one color that one cannot go wrong with. This is the color that can be easily styled. Since there is no color barrier, you can experiment with the jewelry and make up. Each and every color paired with beige looks stunning. But if you buy bridal lehenga, the color that makes it even more bridal are shades of red and green. These colors will enhance the look manifolds.

Blush Pink

Forget about the cliche pink and magenta lehenga. Blush pink lehenga is here to stay. This subtle pink usually comes in various shades. The powder pink suits the fair skin type and dusty rose looks especially extra gorgeous on women with deeper skin tone. However, with right makeup and accessories, all colors can look beautiful on any skin type.

Floral Print

So we have talked a lot about colors but if you want your look to be heavy but still a little comfortable, opt for floral prints. These standout lehengas are not as heavy as it looks. The floral print makes it look bridal and heavy. With the base of any light pastel color, floral print can be your next best pick.

It’s time for you to experiment a little with your bridal looks!

Guide to find a Perfect Gown for your Wedding functions!

 

At some point, you will go through dresses after dresses to find the perfect one for the day other than the wedding day!

With so many designs yet little choice of kind of dress you can wear during all of your wedding functions, gown dress collection serves as a savior and a beautiful one! However, before you decide on your ultimate gown dress, here are few things you need to consider to make the entire process a lot easier:

Consider the weather

This is the starting point as to how your dresses must be panned. There is no point if you buy designer gowns that are too heavy during summer wedding and you are sweating and is uncomfortable the entire time, similarly, during a winter wedding, your off-shoulder gown will give you chills, but not the right kind. Always dress weather appropriate.

Location of the function

Is it an indoor wedding or outdoor? If it is outdoor, is it a lawn or a cemented ground? Or are you getting married at a house of worship or somewhere you have liberty to experiment? All these factors and many more becomes the focal point of your decision to wear the kind of party wear gown dress you want to wear. That being said, you can dress up however you feel like but comfort and room to move and breathe should always be the priority.

Fix your budget

The most crucial thing is to decide on the budget you want to spend on your dresses. Anyway, the wedding isn’t a cheap affair, there are so many other expenses that has to be taken care so it is crucial to set aside a budget that will go towards your vanity, example- dresses, jewelries, footwears, accessories and makeup. That will ensure that you will only buy things that you will use.

Dresses that suit you

You want to look perfect on your D-day. You want the pictures to come out beautiful and flawless. If you buy designer gowns inspired by your favorite celebrity who has a different body structure than you and in fact, they have designers to make custom gowns for them, it can be a bummer in real life. Not everyone has an eye of a designer, because let’s admit, we haven’t spent decades on our fashion sense, we had other important things to deal with. The biggest hack is to find a model/celebrity closest to your body shape and research about their gown dress collection and what looks good on them. There’s no rush, take your time and select a dress for you.

We wish all the luck to the upcoming brides. You will look breathtaking!

 

Kurtis you need to rock this Summer!

 Kurtis always has a way of revolutionizing the way Indian women feel and express themselves.

Cotton kurtis are a trendy piece of garment that can be classified as Indian or western, depending upon the way you wear it. Even if you look up for cotton kurti online, woman all across the world are experimenting with it so much, making even more stern point of it being the most versatile garment.

We have listed few essential cotton kurtis that every woman must have this summer to make it eezy and breezy:-

A Basic White Kurti

Not to sound outrageous but let’s consider a white cotton kurti as an essential item. You can team it up with anything- Jeans, legging, sharara, pants, palazzo, skirt. Infact you can run a grocery shopping visit wearing it and if you choose to dress it up, you can even attend a formal event. White kurti is so versatile because you can throw it on with any colour or any jewelry.

A Printed Angrakha

If you get this cotton chanderi kurti or in any other comfortable fabric, it looks so good. Angrakha is basically a type of kurti that is full length and drops like a frock. It usually has a tie-up detail on the sides but it has now been revolutionized. Its design is closer to an Anarkali suit. This modest piece ensures that you are always comfortable. Usually long, one can wear it as dress by skipping on leggings. It looks amazing either way

A Flowy Tunic

This summer throw in a smart chiffon or georgette tunic. Pair is up with jeans or dhoti pant and be the most stylish person with all eyes on you. With a short tunic, you have an advantage of either dressing it up completely Indian or making it look western. You can buy designer cotton kurti online. Tunic like these are everywhere during summers due to its versatility.

Amp up your summer wardrobe with these must have kurtis and you will need nothing else!