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Choose Your Saree to Suit Your Figure

A saree brings out a woman's beauty, but one worn the wrong way can spoil the look. Simple tips for choosing a saree by complexion, body type and occasion.

Women in traditional sarees and jewellery
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The saree is an outfit that brings out a woman's beauty. But have you ever considered that a saree worn badly can make you look unattractive? So today we tell you what to keep in mind when wearing a saree.

Choose by colour

When buying a saree, pay full attention to your skin tone. Always choose sarees that suit your complexion.

For fuller-figured women

If you have a fuller figure, a thin silk or chiffon saree will suit you. Silk helps your body look slimmer. If you like silk, a Mysore silk saree will suit you very well, because such sarees are not heavy.

For slim women

Slim women look good in sarees of cotton, tissue, tussar and organza. Sarees in these fabrics make your figure look even more graceful.

For shorter women

If you are short, wear sarees with narrow borders; they will give you a pretty, attractive look.

For working women

If you are wearing a saree to the office, make sure it is pinned up well. That way you will be able to manage it easily.

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