Not many women nowadays wear a saree to work. But all those who do, surely know the impact of wearing a saree to work. One looks graceful, elegant, confident and feminine all at the same time. For beginners, office wear sarees should not be stiff and heavy, as you have to spend 8-10 hours at work, shuffling between meetings, client interactions, and travel. That is why, you have to choose them carefully. Lightweight, easy to drape and breathable sarees are the ones to but for office and work.
Let us find out the best ones for working women.
Different Office Wear Sarees To Choose From
Handloom Cotton Sarees
These have a texture and feel that others do not have. The moment you drape them around your body, you start feeling the artisanal touch. Handlooms are soft, easy to drape and you can wear them in a tropical climate. Assamese handloom sarees are quite a rage today.
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Cotton Or Muslin Sarees
These are just perfect for hot and sultry summers, as they absorb the sweat and also dry easily. Moreover, you can drape them the way you want to, without them slipping off. Woven from natural fibres, cotton sarees are fuss-free and comfortable for long day wear. These come in bright hues and earthy ones as well, so you can take a pick according to your personality.
Linen Sarees
These occupy a separate space in the saree fashion empire. Although linen is not that soft like cotton and cannot be easily draped, certain office environments demands linen. These come in impactful, but neutral shades. So, people will take you seriously. However, linens will wrinkle, so keep note of that while styling.
Lightweight Silk Sarees
When you have an important event, like trade show, seminar or outdoor client meeting, then silks are a safe bet. They not just look elegant, but powerful as well. You can look for simple, minimalistic designs in sober colours. Murshidabad silks and Mysore silks are good options for such times.
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Crepe Sarees
The crepe is the ultimate office wear saree to fall for. These come in bright colours, hold prints well, and need minimal ironing. The fabric is slightly wrinkled and textured, but fall on the body quite well. Moreover, the saree is opaque, so you do not need to worry much about skin reveal. You can also style them from work wear to evening dinner wear easily.
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Take Away…
These are amongst the top picks for office wear sarees. There are more as well. You can try out any of the above for work and tell us how it went.
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