The eternal question: Which saree should I wear!!

"কোন শাড়ী টা পড়ি " (which saree should i wear!!) that's the eternal question which consumes maximum time while getting ready for any festivity or party. I am no exception of that irritable dilemma and my first post addresses this bong symptom of ours.

So here goes my two cents on how to choose your sarees: Irrespective of our skin color or"phigure" we should try out all varieties of sarees. Comfort, choice, and the occasion we are attending should only matter.The rest, can rest in peace.Throughout my childhood and teenage I have gone through body image issues. Being overweight and short has always dampened my confidence. Be it cotton sarees, heavy silks or wide borders,I avoided several outfits thinking "আমাকে মোটা লাগবে "("I'll look fat in it").But with time I have learned to be proud of myself and not be ashamed of how others looks at me. This new confidence has ushered new life into my wardrobe as well. Now I follow only my mood, comfort and the occasion to choose my sarees.

I love and treasure ALL my sarees regardless of their price tags, brands, colors, patterns. I believe that বিয়ে তে পাওয়া (randomly gifted) type sarees also can be carried with panache. Only, you have to accessorize them nicely and carry them with confidence. So here comes the tips of the day:

Choosing saree and accessories shouldn't be the last thing on the day of an important event. Pick and iron them ahead to avoid last minute rush. Because most of the last minute "সামনে যা পেলাম তাই " picks can be.... 😕😕😕...well lets not go there!!

The event we are attending should be kept in mind while choosing a saree. Pick a light or heavy saree depending on the the occasion, time of the day and of course your comfort.

Its not necessary to pair sarees with expensive accessories or blouse but with interesting ones. Trust me they makes the saree styling a fun ride. Mismatch and contrast blouses are trend these days and they can brighten up the whole look. Try them out!

Draping the saree is an art. Keep it as much neat as you can. The saree shouldn't look like a tent you're carrying. Remember practice makes perfect. You can experiment with different drapes at different occasions as well.

Usually we don't experiment much with our hairstyles and makeup, but they are vital components of the whole look. Little variations in your hairstyle and your makeup can make an outfit look different each time you wear it. So the trick is if you are wearing a heavy saree, keep the makeup simple to put all the limelight on the saree and vice versa. Or if you have a deep cut or embroidery at the back of your blouse, tie up your hair to flaunt it.

So the ladies who are now wondering how to preen up for an evening party or a wedding to attend here's my first look for the blog.

Gara embroidered silk saree

Wearing a hand Parsee-Gara embroidered silk saree. wore it for an evening function on first day of the Bengali year. This soft silk saree is perfect for any evening outing.

Instead of pairing it with the matching blouse the saree came with, paired it with an olive crop top. It brightened the hues of the embroidery. The matching blouse would have made this outfit very predictable না !