If you think that selecting a glamorous, elegant saree will make you look like an absolute Fashion Goddess then think again! Selecting a good saree is only half the job. We often tent to neglect the equally important saree blouse.
Halter top, Sleeveless, Corsets, backless, off shoulder, spaghetti strap blouse and the list goes on and on and on. But choice of a blouse will mostly depend on the kind of saree and the physical appearance of the person. There are a few things you must keep in mind while selecting a blouse.
Be it halter top blouses, corsets or spaghetti straps the neckline of the blouse must always be taken into consideration. They can dramatically change the way you look, from being elegant and graceful to a total fashion disaster!
Some basic pointers to keep in mind while selecting a blouse:
- A short neck and face will appear lengthened by necklines with strong vertical or nearly vertical lines, such as a plunging V-neckline.
- If you have a big bust-line then avoid V necks and scoop necks as they emphasis the chest size. Instead opt for high necks combined with full sleeves.
- People with small bust-line should opt for V-necks and bulkier fabrics as they create an illusion of a fuller bust-line.
- Pear-shaped figures can be balanced by diverging or horizontal lines, e.g., an off-the-shoulder or boat neckline.
- If you have broad shoulders go in for a wide neckline, short sleeves and light fabrics, they will help to visually reduce broad shoulders.
- Heavy armed? Try to wear sleeves that are not fitted yet follow the body line. Avoid heavy and thick fabrics.
Armed with these few basic tools, you can now choose a blouse design that will suit you and give you that trendy style. As I mentioned before there are an array of designs to choose from. The choice here is the kind of back that you would like to sport. This will also largely depend on the type of neckline you choose. Another choice to make is the kind of sleeve you should consider. Here you could go in for a retro nineties look with a ruffled beads sleeves blouse or a fanned sleeves blouse. You could also consider one shoulder blouses, full sleeves blouse or the sexy rhinestone strap blouse and the crossed triple spaghetti strap blouse among others.
Also consider the amount of décolletage that you would like and whether the visibility of undergarments such as bra straps is relevant. These factors may influence the depth and width of the neckline, respectively.
At the end of the day, choosing an ideal blouse is no child’s play. But this daunting task can be made easier when you keep in mind the kind of neckline that would suit you and the design that would look good for your physique.
Contributed by Ms. Vijayalakshmi Krishna, Managing Partner, Aavaranaa.
About Aavaranaa:
Aavaranaa is an exclusive saree boutique located at 15, Ashoka Street, Alwarpet,Chennai. The boutique houses a range of unique designer sarees. All their designs are in house and exclusive; Yes! I really mean exclusive! They don't duplicate any designs. I've posted a few of their pictures here in the HIGHLIGHTS section (Top left conner of this page), check them out! I'll keep updating these pictures with their latest collections so do come back again...
Interested in their collection??? Check them out at - www.aavaranaa.com
