blouses – That Madras Mom

Choosing the Right Tissue Saree

When it comes to tissue sarees, the fabric’s natural sheen plays a significant role in its appeal. Opt for shades that complement your skin tone and occasion. Classic gold and silver tissue sarees are versatile and can be paired with various blouse designs, while pastel shades and vibrant hues offer a contemporary twist. I chose mine with pastel shades and this saree was a love at first sight for me. We’ve seen Rekha, Sridevi, and Jhanvi Kapoor to Sobhita Dhulipala drape tissue sarees, so it is one type of saree that has been in style and there is one for every one of us.

Blouse Pairing

The blouse can make or break your saree look. For tissue sarees, consider the following blouse styles:
Embroidered Blouse: Adds a touch of glamour to your ensemble.
Silk Blouse: Complement the texture of the tissue saree beautifully.
Off-Shoulder Blouse: For a modern, stylish look.
Contrasting Colors: A bold contrast can make your saree pop.

Draping Styles

Experimenting with different draping styles can elevate your saree game. Here are a few styles to consider:

Nivi Style: The classic drape, is perfect for showcasing the saree’s natural flow.

Bengali Style: Adds a regal touch with its pleats and pallu drape.

Gujarati Style: Ideal for festive occasions, with the pallu draped in front.

Accessories

Accessorizing plays a crucial role in completing your look. Here are some tips:
Jewelry: Opt for traditional gold or silver jewellery, or go for statement pieces that match your saree’s color palette.

Bindi: A small, elegant bindi can enhance your traditional look.

Hair Accessories: Flowers, hairpins, and brooches can add charm to your hairstyle.

Footwear
Choose comfortable yet stylish footwear. Heels can add height and poise, while embellished flats or sandals can be both chic and practical.

Confidence is Key

No matter how beautifully you style your tissue saree, the most important accessory you can wear is confidence. Stand tall, smile, and carry your outfit with grace and poise.
With these styling tips, you’re all set to make a stunning statement in your tissue saree. Whether you’re attending a wedding, a festive celebration, or a formal event, remember that your unique style and confidence are what truly make you shine.

This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’
hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.

Be it going to office, staying at home, running an errand, supermarket trips, cocktail parties or attending marriages the desi girl attire saree can never go wrong. Variety in materials, comfort, patterns and level of work give you much options to choose them for each occasion.

But it’s the blouse that makes the entire saree in an elevated look. Wearing a heavy work blouse for a simple saree can definitely make heads turn. Statement pieces are staples in your wardrobe and can literally match any saree. If you have a wardrobe malfunction with your sarees, the blouse can be your game changer.

In addition to to fabric, it’s the stitch and the style that does the talking. So always make your tailor a good friend because though you can pick up showstopper designs from Pinterest, you need a good tailor to implement it to reality.

Here are some must have blouse in your wardrobe.

The Maharani Blouse

Heavy work at the neck, can lift up the entire look of the blouse. Bonus point it saves your budget for jewellery. Having one of this in gold or black can elevate your saree wearing experience. Keep it half sleeved or full sleeved both works magical.

Crop top style

The next time you shop for crop tops, choose the ones which have dull tone or something that would match with any fancy saree like your ruby red and dark blues which are commonly known as jewel tones. Fancy sarees can be paired with these to make a styles statement.

Low back or deep neck blouses

Flaunt your back with these lower back or deep neck blouses. They can be pretty simple or even have very heavy work being done. They can be paired for party wear or even wedding wear heavy kanjeevaram sarees. A saree tassle added makes it more interesting.

Fancy back detailing blouses

Blouse designs mostly are concentrated either on neckline, sleeve or the back. Back neck designing take a lot of creative thinking, you can either opt for cut outs, sheer with embroidery or go for a heavy stone work. They add more depth to your saree dressing game.

Boat neck blouse

This has been on trend for long and will continue to be a head Turner. The sleeve can be half or full sleeved. A wardrobe staple so you better have one of these in yours.

Short sleeve or cap sleeve

A simple blouse that has short sleeves is always your fairy Godmother for your sudden saree days. Can be worn for work or even party wear. Make sure you have these in standard shades.

Halter neck blouses

Apt for party wear and for those flowy chiffons. All you need is halter neck pattern blouses in bold bright colours to make heads turn. Pastel shades work too.

Maggam work Blouses

Heavy maggam work blouses are must have. If they’re part of your wedding trousseau your sorted for life. The rich finish and look they add to kanjeevaram sarees cannot be described in words. Red, green and gold blouses with maggam work pair well with most sarees.

So ladies, I’ve given you some wardrobe gyaan for the blouses if you still don’t have some of these make them part of your must buys next time you shop. But an important point to note here is that no matter what blouse you choose, make sure you have a supportive innerwear. Based on your choice they can either elevate the blouse or even lead to wardrobe malfunction. I will cover that in a separate post about how to choose the right innerwear.

This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.’