I will be going to an Indian wedding soon and I choose to wear a Sari even though I am not Indian to show my respect for the culture and not to mention Saris are beautiful and far more individual then western womens clothes! But, I dont know the appropriate color or drape for my Sari, and I dont want to show up the bride. Any thoughts?
2006-10-03 20:02:23 · 6 answers · asked by essexsrose 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Brides generally wear red so if you don't want to look like a bride, avoid wearing red. Maybe you can ask your friend (who is getting married) to come over one day and help you put the saree on, this will make it easier for you to wear it on the wedding day. OR, you can get dressed up with another one of your friends, and she can help you put the saree on. They are really quite difficult to put together. I've worn a few sarees in my life and still have trouble doing so! In the Indian culture jewellery is a big thing, so you may also want to consider wearing a lot of bangles, a nice necklace and earrings as well. I don't think colour is really an issue, they look gorgeous in all colours. I guess you should pick one that suits your skin tone and you feel comfortable wearing. It is really sweet of you to want to dress in your friend's culture. I hope this helps and have fun. I love wearing sarees too.
2006-10-04 02:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
step 1 step 2
1. A waist - to - floor length petticoat tied tightly at the waist by a drawstring.
2. A tight fitting blouse that ends just below the bust. (The blouse comes in fashions like the sleeve-less, sleeved with varieties of necklines and back patterns) After step one you take the saree and tuck the plain end of the sari into the petticoat for one complete turn from right to left. Make sure that the lower end of the sari touches the floor.
step 3 step 4
Beginning from the tucked-in end start making pleats in the sari, about 5 inches deep. Make about 7 to 10 pleats and hold them up together so that they fall straight and even.
step 5 step 6
Tuck the pleats into the waist slightly to the left of the navel, and make sure that they are turned towards the left. After step one you take the saree and tuck the plain end of the sari into the petticoat for one complete turn from right to left. Make sure that the lower end of the sari touches the floor.
step7
The end portion thus draped is the pallu, and can be prevented from slipping off by fixing it at the shoulder to the blouse with a small safety pin.
2006-10-03 20:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by only1noor 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You please take help of your Indian host, and consult a female friend. There are several styles of wearing a saree. A particular style is adopted depending on the occasion, fabric of the saree and physical attributes of the person wearing it. Its difficlt to explain in words, as to which style would suit you most.
2006-10-03 20:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by nkbup2003 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
like only1noor explained, altho it's probably easier to ask an indian friend to help u on the day or to show u so that u can practice.
also avoid "normal" red (other shades are probably ok), as the bride will probably wear that, and white since its for hindu funerals and western brides
2006-10-03 21:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by marmalade 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
saries look best in bright colours,the hindu culture is a very colourful one,
2006-10-03 20:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by karmz 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're playing dress-up , so it really doen't matter. The Indians will know you for a poser.
2006-10-03 20:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋