I know, I know, discussing clothing is so mundane, right? But truthfully, I’ve spent most my life trying to find clothes, alongside the usual sari, that are modest but also that I feel comfortable in and are nice looking. So the following is a list of favorites to perhaps spare others the bother of figuring out what to wear that may be appropriate for devotee women.
Today’s find is the sarong.
Now generally a sarong, under various names, is worn by sudranis. In other words, it’s casual wear and often used as a beach cover up in western countries by bikini clad beauties which is simply tied or tucked around the waists (or neck). But the trick here- for ladies- is to add a slip underneath, especially if you plan to wear it in public. And make the first tuck far to your right, next to your hip. That way no slip will show when you walk and sit, etc.. Continue to wrap and tuck like a sari. Only it’s shorter. Much shorter.
I’m no expert on these, but what I like most is the simplicity. A piece of cloth wrapped around you...err, tucked around your slip, and that’s it! And they come in beautiful colors, often with batik or floral patterns.
MORE FAVORITES gradually these will be added with links. There’s so many styles(!), these are just the general ideas.
Tunics Click on the link for a sample . Indian tunics usually run a little longer. These pair well either with jeans, yogi pants, casual pants or skirts.
Crop tops and Choiles: The western style crop top is the closest thing to the Indian style The western style crop top is the closest thing to the Indian style choile. These are great not only underneath saris, but also for low cut tunics, blouses, etc.
Yogi pants, AKA drawstring pants. These can be all purpose. Whether it’s for underneath a long tunic, a knee length skirt with the long slits on the sides, underneath a short skirt, or something to keep your legs warm in the winter under a sari or maxi shirt or something to sleep in, they are very comfortable. We’re talking about the 100% cotton drawstring types.
Maxi skirts
Blouses , especially to go with skirts.
Scarves and chaddars
Shirt dresses Team up with pants or jeans of casual skirt. Some seem to fall in the tunic category also.
Cardigan