Cool Ways To Accessorise A Cotton Saree

Thursday, April 10, 2014, 14:35 [IST]

The summer is hitting us with all its force and it's time to make those drastic wardrobe changes. This year, instead of stocking up on hot pants and short skirts, try something different. This year is different because we have our general elections this summer. Why not take a leaf out of the book of politicians and wear cotton sarees like them? If you know how to accessorise a cotton saree, you can look very glamorous in it.

Cotton saree blouse designs have many varieties. You also have many different kind of jewellery that you can wear with cotton sarees. You will be surprised how comfortable you can feel in cotton sarees when the summer heat beats down on you. Politicians usually have to be out there on the ground to meet people in the heat and dust. And they find cotton sarees to be an excellent option. If you want to accessorise a cotton saree well, it can suit you very nicely.

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The key to wearing a cotton saree properly is to keep it simple. Cotton sarees are made for comfort and the more simply you accessorise them, the better it is. Cotton saree blouse designs can include touches of other fabric like silk, chiffon or net. But it is better to wear pure cotton in this heat. So here are some great fashion ideas to wear cotton sarees this summer and look rocking in them.

Big Red Bindi

Red bindis have a way of bringing out the quintessential Indian woman in you. Especially, if you have large Bengali eyes like Bipasha Basu, you should definitely wear a red bindi.

Short Sleeved Blouse

A tight fitting short sleeved blouse looks great with cotton sarees. This saree is accessorised minimally and the blouse seems to be the only factor adding the glamour quotient to the look.

With Gold Jewellery

Traditionally, Indian women have always worn gold jewellery with sarees. You do not have to wear a lot of gold jewellery. Just wear a ice gold bangle and some smart earrings to look regal this summer.

With Beads

Wear matching beads with cotton sarees to give yourself an edgy look. Colourful beads look great with cotton sarees. But do not over do this look. If you are wearing cotton beads, make sure you are wearing nothing else.

Silver Jhumkas

Jhumkas never go out of fashion and there are many different varieties of this jewellery available now. If you want an enthic look, wear large silver jhumkas with your sarees and leave your neck bare.

Three-Fourth Sleeve Blouses

In this heat, you can actually protect your arms if your wear blouses that are three-fourth sleeves. You might have noticed that many celebrities prefer to wear long sleeved blouses with cotton sarees.

Side Braid

In the heat of the summer, you have to keep your hair fixed if you want to be comfortable. The side braid is a hairstyle that gives you a practical and fashionable option.

Contrast Blouse

Nothing works like contrast when it comes to cotton sarees. You can wear your sarees by mixing and matching them with blouses just like you wear your kurtas. It gives you the freedom to choose.