Draping Heavy Silk Sarees- 5 Mistakes To Avoid

Silk sarees are the epitome of classical grace and Indian ethnicity; all rolled into one. They are timeless — evoking royalty and elegance in every woman who chooses to drape them with pride. Be it a Patola, Banarasi, or Kanjeevaram, wearing it right is the key to unlocking a gorgeous look, making it a quintessential saree every woman must have in her wardrobe.

However, most women fail to drape a heavy silk saree correctly, resulting in a clumsy and bulky look. Since the material is heavy, it tends to slip, puff up, and add bulk to your silhouette. When draped the wrong way, the rich fabric becomes difficult to manage, making the entire attire overwhelming to handle.

Our post today aims to help you overcome the dilemma of wearing heavy silk sarees the right way. We’ll highlight five common mistakes most women make — so if you want to become a pro at draping heavy silk sarees, stay with us till the end!

1. Selecting the wrong petticoat

Before you wear a heavy silk saree, you need to choose the correct petticoat. Limp or cotton petticoats won’t be able to bear the weight of the saree. Instead, go in for shapewear petticoats for the snug mermaid look. if don’t want to wear one, choose a stiff cotton-silk or satin petticoat that gives you a snug fitting at the waist. Your heavy silk saree will get the structure it deserves preventing it from sagging or looking droopy.

2. Not using sufficient safety pins

Thinking too many pins will spoil your silk saree? Take a pause and reflect again. If you do not pin up your saree properly, pleats fanning out and the pallu slipping off your shoulder will annoy you all the way. To tackle these mishaps, take 4-5 good quality safety pins and fasten them on your saree in the right places. Pin up the saree pallu, keep some on the pleats, the hip of your saree Ensure you hide them from view, if you can’t do it yourself, take help from someone.

3. Ill-fitting blouse

Your blouse is the only stitched piece of clothing you wear with your saree. But when you’re choosing a blouse for your heavy silk saree, make sure it fits well at the bust and shoulders. A loose fitted blouse will ruin the silhouette and give you a clumsy posture. A well fitted blouse gives you complete support and completes the sophisticated look desired.

4. Clumsy uneven pleats

The pleats for a heavy silk saree are not the same as cotton or chiffon sarees. If your pleats are uneven, the saree will puff up and make you look bulky. When pleating a heavy silk saree, the pleats are wider, they should be neat and of the same width. Take your time to make 6 to 8 pleats. Use good quality safety pins to fasten them together before you tuck them inside your petticoat. This simple trick will keep not only keep the pleats together but also maintain a symmetrical flow.

5. Drape with your shoes on

Yes, you’ve read that right! Always drape a heavy silk saree with your footwear on. You will get the correct hem length and enhance your silhouette. If you skip wearing your shoes, your hemline will touch your ankles, and when you put on your heeled footwear, you will have an unflattering length. Remember the saree hem should kiss the ground. If you have planned to wear a heavy silk saree for a major event, do a trial run to get everything right!

Final Note

Wearing a heavy silk saree no longer needs to feel like a battle anymore. Avoid these 5 mistakes and voila, you’re become a pro in no time. If you liked this post, do feel free to share it with your network, and stay tuned to our blog for more such insightful mistakes to avoid before a festival or an event.