Saris

How to Measure for a Sari Outfit

Flowing and graceful, the sari is essentially a rectangle of cloth anywhere between 13 and 26 feet in length by about 4 feet in width that is draped around the body. The sari is wound around the body, tucked and pinned over a petticoat and a...

How to Wrap a Sari With No Petticoat

Although you can’t even see the petticoat under a properly wrapped sari, the simple undergarment is still necessary for the look. As you don the draped garment, you must tuck it into your petticoat’s waistband -- this holds the sari in...

Different Styles of Sari Blouses

A sari blouse is a form-fitting blouse worn with a sari, according to StylesIndia.com, buyers and exporters of Indian garments. The sari is the traditional garment of women in India. Sari blouses, which typically bare the midriff, come in many...

What to Wear to a Bollywood Party

Just the name "Bollywood" brings on visions of hot dancing, bared midriffs and tons of sparkle. So when the invite says "Bollywood party," be prepared to break out your most over-the-top Indian attire and slip on some serious...

How to Wear a Saree Neatly

You do not have to be of Indian descent to appreciate the elegance of a saree (also spelled sari). This ethnic dress consists of six yards of colorful fabric, usually adorned with exquisite embellishments, that you can wind and drape strategically...

How to Wrap a Sari With Sleeves

Ditch the classic cocktail dress and go glam in a beautiful Indian sari, a large colorful strip of cotton or silk that is detailed with beading or intricate stitching. This pretty piece can be wrapped in a variety of ways and is usually worn over...