saree

South Asian drape

A saree is a traditional South Asian garment worn by women, consisting of a single length of fabric—typically five to nine yards—draped around the body, with one end wrapped as a skirt and the other drawn over the shoulder or head.

Also spelled sari.

She wore her grandmother's silk saree to the wedding.

textile

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

brocade · ikat · khadi · muslin · velvet · jacquard · batik · handloom · organza · crepe

draping

pleats

Doubled-over fabric folds

  • tuckFold into concealment
  • drapeHang in folds
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

folds · pinning · flowing · graceful · silhouette · layering · styling · fall · anchoring · tucking

garment

blouse

Loose-fitting upper garment

tassels · embellishment · fall · pico · underskirt · ready-to-wear · ensemble · outfit · wardrobe · attire

aesthetic

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

stylish · exquisite · opulent · luxurious · regal · timeless · classic · feminine · rich · ornate

occasion

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

Navratri · reception · engagement · celebration · bridal · trousseau · ceremony · anniversary · formal · party

regional

Dhaka

Bangladesh's capital city

Categories
Opposites
garment construction

sareetailored suit

Custom-fitted formal clothing

blazer · trousers · jeans · jumpsuit · corset

cultural origin of dress

sareebusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

little black dress · ball gown · tuxedo · cocktail dress · dirndl

formality and tradition vs. modernity

sareecasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

athleisure · sweatpants · yoga pants · hoodie · streetwear

Phrases
Family

sarong, sari, saris, sarees

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G