22 September 2010- Indian sarees are known for their classy, elegant appeal which they render to a lady. This non-stitched nine yards fabric is an essential part of the Indian clothing for women and looks absolutely amazing if draped correctly. Besides, the selection of saree also plays a vital role in making a female look her best in it. Mentioned below is an assortment of tips which can help one pick just the right kind of Indian saree for herself. Have a look:

As Per Occasion

Formal

Cotton saree are suited best for offices. A crisp, well starched saree in subtle color and designs is just perfect to carry in offices. Pin up the cotton saree pallu in pleats upto the shoulder and you are all set to attend official meetings and conferences with elegance.

Parties

For parties, try to team up your saree with casual and trendy blouses like halters, sleeveless or other such designs. The Indian saree technique used here for draping is pinning up the tip of the saree on the shoulder and let the rest of the pallu fall on and around the hand. A saree draped in this particular style looks smart, chic and classy.

Weddings

Wedding is one occasion when one can flaunt the heaviest of sarees in the wardrobe. Gold zari work done Kanjivaram sarees in deep shades of red, green are blue are just perfect for weddings. Sarees ladened with heavy thread work, sequins etc. can be carried on this event.

As Per Structure

To Appear Slimmer

For ladies who are on a heavier side, it is best to opt for a saree made up of fabrics like chiffon, georgette or crepe. Such fabrics are soft, light and free flowing making it easy to drape and avoiding any kind of added dimension of volume to the body thus, making plump ladies appear slimmer.

To Appear Fuller

For ladies who are skinny and wish to look fuller should opt for fabrics like organza, tissue and cotton. Sarees in such fabrics tend to add volume to the body by being a relatively stiffer fabric. In fact, south Indian silk sarees also look extremely elegant on skinny women.

To Appear Taller

Sarees with vertical lines or small prints provide an illusion of height. Hence, shorter women should always go for such sarees. A small bordered or no bordered saree would also work well on a short structure.

To Appear Shorter

Overtly tall ladies can camouflage their height with large prints and broad borders. Sarees with such prints and borders create and illusion of short height and thus, make tall women look short.

Accessorize

A saree wouldn't provide you the perfect look until and unless you pair it up with some nice accessories. One of the Indian saree secrets is that it is one of those attires with which you can add 'n' number of jewelry and accessories. Saree accessories include everything from danglers, matching neck pieces, bangles to rings, belly chains, nose pins and the likes can be teamed up with a saree! Just pick up your kind of accessories and team them up with a lovely saree to make a stunning style statement.