choli
Fitted sari top
A choli is a tight-fitting blouse worn under a sari, typically cropped to expose the midriff.
The garment originated in South Asia and remains standard with traditional Indian dress.
Cholis vary from simple everyday styles to heavily embroidered pieces for weddings and festivals: She chose a gold choli to match her silk sari.
Loose-fitting upper garment
sleeveless · backless · embroidery · stitching · tailoring · fabric · silk · velvet
One who plans appearances
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- contemporaryOf the present age
- backlessLacking rear coverage
halter · sweetheart · padded · boned · contrast · heavy · light · festive
blouse
Loose-fitting upper garment
fitted · sleeveless · backless · embroidery · stitching · tailoring · fabric · silk · velvet · brocade
designer
One who plans appearances
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- contemporaryOf the present age
backless · halter · sweetheart · padded · boned · contrast · heavy · light · festive · bridal
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- appliquéCutout stitched onto fabric
stonework · pearl · crystal · handcrafted · intricate
sari
Wrapped South Asian dress
- lehengaLong embroidered Indian skirt
- dupattaTraditional South Asian drape
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
drape · outfit · bridal · trousseau · matching · coordinated · set
cholikaftan
Long loose traditional robe
flowing robe · muumuu · tent dress · poncho · shawl