Sari is one such type of attire that is suitable to any occasions for any body type and for any type of weight… but, it is all about choosing the best and looking the best in every attire, so as in sari, that naturally make us look so good. And for this, we need to know what type of sari would suit our body type;
Sari for that slim and trim body
Most of the saris including the You should wear those saris that bring volume with them. However, they have to be worn gracefully without giving a clumsy look.
• Buysaris that are made from heavier fabrics like brocade saris, heavy silksaris , cotton saris etc.
• Heavily embellished saris like rich embroidered saris and more traditional kanjeevaramsaris will look good on you.
• Tissue sarees and organza sarees also give a fuller effect and are apt for slim women.
• If you are tall along with being slim, go for printed sarees that have big and attractive prints and motifs on them.
• If you are shorter in height, go for sarees that have small borders or no borders at all. Bigger borders will make you look shorter. Also opt for delicate small prints and stripes to give an impression of longer look.
• Light colored sarees, particularly pastel shades will suit your body type.
• Heavily embellished Lehenga style saris also go well with slim body type.
• If you have a square body type or a straight torso and lack curves then you must consider wearing pre-stitched sarees. Its even better if you can get it customized so that the saree could be stitched to accentuate your figure.
Sari for a bit plump body type
If you choose the right fabric and drape the saree in right manner, you can look far slimmer than your actual body size.
• Buy sarees made of lighter fabrics. Overweight women look good in Georgette sarees, chiffon sarees, crepe sarees and such other lightweight sarees. These sarees drape and fit close to your body and give you slimmer appearance
• Stiff cotton sarees will give you a heavier look. Try to avoid them. However, if you love handloom sarees made from cotton, buy those which are in light cotton or those which are mixed with other fabrics. Some sarees of south India like 'cotton silk sarees' will suit you more than the traditional heavy cotton sarees.
• Don't wear a saree made of heavy or glossy material.
• For plus size women, dark colors are good for not only sarees but for other clothings too.
• Learn how to wear saree properly because sarees unnecessarily tucked at various places give an untidy look apart from making you appear fat.
• If you have a tummy and want to wear a saree made of heavy or thick fabric like a banarasisaree, then avoid tucking too many pleats at the waist near to your navel. Adjust the pleats in such a way that they do not all fall at one place only.
