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Asma said
on 10/24/2009 Instead of unsightly safety pins, use matching brooches to fasten your sari, which will add to your glamour. I do it all the time.
charfair said
on 10/5/2009 A few pictures would have been nice.
aramul123 said
on 1/3/2009 check out this:
http://www.helium.com/items/1201236-how-to-wear-a-sari
aramul123 said
on 1/3/2009 check out this:
http://www.helium.com/items/1201236-how-to-wear-a-sari
shoppingsurat said
on 5/2/2008 One thing we should remember, wearing of saree differes from place to place in India. I have seen many women in rural village who covers herself in winter season with their anchal! never forget this fct also. I have seen many wome filtering water and avoid from bacteria with saree to avoid cholera. Just have a look at marthi style os wearing saree. Just see rajasthani style of warpping her face to save her face too see from another man.. Oh dear its India. Unity in diversity!
Anju
(http://www.shoppingsurat.com)
Anonymous said
on 1/9/2008 The aanchal should not be very long while wearing the saree in falling pallu style.
Anonymous said
on 7/20/2006 While draping the sari, one should take all possible precautions. Make the drape as tight and well fitted as possible. Make the pleats correct by hand. And try to be perfect while draping, not after. This will reduce the necessity of safety-pins. I can actually go without safety-pins at all.
Anonymous said
on 3/17/2006 Most accidents of a sari falling off occur when the string in petticoat is not strong enough. Never trust strings in ready-made petticoats. Always replace them with new ones.
Anonymous said
on 2/2/2006 If you have never worn a sari before, I would suggest asking the shopkeeper to show you how to wear one at the time of purchase, and then practice at home a few times until you start wearing it to parties.
If you need to wear one and don't have time to practice, ask an experienced person to drape it for you, and use safety pins too. Pin the pallu in place so as not to come undone at the party.
Anonymous said
on 1/25/2006 Be sure to draw the string on your petticoat very tightly, this will assure that the material will not fall out. If going to an event, especially where there will be much movement (dancing), add safety pins along the edge of the waist to more safely secure the material in. Also add pins at every point that you want the material to sit, for a more tailored look.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you are uncomfortable with the petticoats try wearing capri's instead. They make it easier to walk. Choose capri colors appropriately.
There is a downside, however. A visit to the restroom may be taboo.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Make sure your petticoat and blouse are tight, so you don't look tacky and your sari doesn't fall off!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Safety pins are not taboo and high caste Hindus do wear very richly embroidered sarees. For the record, the caste system is nonexistent in urban India today.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When you wear a sari, safety pins are crucial in these areas: Where the pleats tuck into the petticoat near your bellybutton, and where the sari meets the blouse at your shoulders. Make sure the sari is secured in these areas to prevent exposure. I've worn a sari before, and exposure is a cultural taboo!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Wear your sandals, drape the sari in such a way that your toes and a little bit of your feet will be visible. It looks odd if your sari is a bit too high.