Why don't we wear saris?

[Cleita]

Last edited Sun Jun 30, 2013, 04:51 PM - Edit history (1)

They are beautiful, easy and comfortable to wear, and they fit all sizes, ages and body types of women. I once lived a neighborhood with Indian families and I always admired the women and their saris. Every single one of them looked beautiful and feminine in them. It sure would save a lot in clothing expense too. Of course I guess the New York, Paris and Milan fashion industries would hate it.

http://www.cbazaar.com/tv-serials/punar-vivaah/sb.html?gclid=CPj_jYK7jLgCFW1yQgod_RQAzQ

Edited to add another link to even more styles:

http://www.jabongworld.com/women/sarees.html?fabric=115&utm_source=googleadwords&utm_medium=cpcsarees&utm_campaign=%5BS%5BApp_USA%5D:Sarees

[In_The_Wind]

1. Better yet ... Sarongs

[CurtEastPoint]

2. You are just sarong....

[Cleita]

3. Uhm no. Sarongs only look good on young thin women.

Saris look good on everyone.

[Chan790]

7. I always find that amusing.

I look great in a sarong and I'm not a young thin woman.

I don't look good in a sari.

[CurtEastPoint]

9. So sari... (OK, last one!)

[In_The_Wind]

4. I wear them most of the time.

[csziggy]

5. For me they are not practical for doing farm work

Loose clothing is a hazard around mechanical stuff with moving parts. And I'd hate to ride a horse wearing one!

[Cleita]

12. Why would you? You wouldn't wear office clothes, a suit and high heel shoes to

do farm work either.

[csziggy]

33. The other part is that I have spent most of my life in jeans

And never felt comfortable in skirts. I blame my grandmother for dressing me up in Colonial costumes:

My sisters, cousins, me and our grandmother, all dressed up for a DAR tea. I'm the one with the anachronistic glasses, sitting ungracefully. Grandmother loved that stuff - I considered it torture.

[pinboy3niner]

6. Will no one think of the muumuus?

[In_The_Wind]

10. No!!!

[pipi_k]

8. I would love

to wear them except I'm so clumsy I'm afraid I would trip on the skirt.

Otherwise, I agree with you. They are lovely and feminine.

I do have a salwar kameez outfit, though. Black crepe with gold embroidery and beads, with a matching dupatta.

[hopemountain]

11. there is a wonderful sari shop in oakland

the fabrics and colors are glorious.

i am a sturdy shoes, jeans and a shirt woman for everyday stuff - but for going out/special occasions sari's are beautiful.

[Cleita]

13. Even for everyday wear, if you don't need special clothes to work in.

The Indian women in my neighborhood wore light cotton, some with printed fabric, floral and other, for every day wear. They didn't have to worry about ruining a beautiful silk one because the every day ones were washable. Also, you can wear flat shoes like sandals with them and not look like a teenager.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

14. what is stopping you?

[Cleita]

15. Nothing. But I think it could be a trend that a majority of women could adopt.

We could even turn it into an environmental, job creating enterprise. What if women wove saris at home. I mean it would take an investment in a loom, some weaving lessons and then let the creative juices flow on patterns and designs. It may be a way to start bringing back manufacturing to America.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

18. bringing back manufacturing to America. I am for anything that will do this.

[Earth_First]

16. I've been known to wear my wife's sarong's in the summer time...

Nothing like it on a 95+ degree day.

[Cleita]

17. Loose fitting cottons and silks are wonderful on hot, humid days. n/t

[In_The_Wind]

23. My extra sarongs have been worn by my boyfriends for years, since my college days.

[noamnety]

19. That doesn't look like anything I could function in!

I can't see riding a bicycle in one, and that arm drapey thing seems like it would get in the way of everything from kettle bell swings to picking cherries, to - well - just everything.

[Cleita]

20. Of course you wouldn't ride a bicycle in it or work a farm, but if you've never worn one,

you will be surprised how easy they are to wear and maneuver in. The drape doesn't have to be draped at all times. Many women tuck it into the waist in order to cook and do other chores.

[noamnety]

25. but that's the normal stuff I do!

If I have to change to ride to the store, or changed daily to go out to the garden, or have to undo half my top to tuck it down my pants to function because it gets in the way otherwise .... that's not really what I would call practical clothing for my life.

[Cleita]

26. Then don't wear one except on the occasions you would wear a dress if you do at all. n/t

[ConcernedCanuk]

21. Why do we wear anything?

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OK - I get the part for warmth, or protection from the elements - sun, bugs and so on

But when it's 90+ in the house, why literally sweat your ass off just so others cannot see your "parts" ? ? ?

We all know they are there - what's the big deal?

Arabs have the right idea - wear them large flowing robes to keep the sun off them when they are out in the sun, lots of ventilation for "parts".

but inside? No need.

Anyone know why natives/indians in warm climates wore not much more than loincloths ?

It was because it protected their "parts" from slapping branches as they ran through the bush foraging for food - they were not trying to hide anything.

Get a slap in the nuts from a branch - you learn.

I did -

CC

[Cleita]

24. Well, going out in public, I'd rather cover up somewhat. It's a cultural thing.

I also like decorating myself and clothing and jewelry do that since I'm not into tats.

[ConcernedCanuk]

32. We call ourselves the "dominant/superior" race

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Yet we are the only ones that cover ourselves for vanity

From ants to zebras, we are the only species that covers ourselves for the sole purpose of impressing others.

Millions of species live and die with what they were born with.

Hope I die naked - ain't gonna be no visitation.

Ain't gonna shove me full of chemicals and paint me purty.

When I go, I'm gone.

CC

[AsahinaKimi]

22. If you happen to wear the wrong one...

you probably have to apologize and say you are Sari!


Edited to note, in Tahiti they wear a Pareo.


And in Japan you have a Yukata

[Kali]

27. it would make us look like furriners

maybe they could come up with some USA flag print designs

[Cleita]

28. Probably, that would happen, the flag designs, unfortunately.

But we could make them our own version especially if we weave our own cloth and designs. My idea is to borrow the style, and adapt it to our needs, not copy it verbatim.

[darkangel218]

30. I think you need a hug!

Things will get better, don't worry

[GoCubsGo]

29. They are mighty comfy.

When I was in grad school, the university had an "India Day". Included was an Indian dinner. I was staying in the grad dorm that year, and most of the students were international students. Some of the Indian students let us wear one of their saris to the dinner. It was one of the rare times where my middle ever got to see the light of day. But, I loved wearing it. I felt kind of regal with that sash-like part of it draped over me.

[Sanity Claws]

31. Sorry

I meant , sari?