Why lightweight printed sarees are the ultimate everyday wear

For generations of Bangladeshi women, watching a mother meticulously pin and tuck her saree was the ultimate lesson in personal style. Today, that legacy is getting a fresh, versatile update. Blending nostalgic elegance with lightweight modern fabrics, printed sarees are proving to be the most adaptable piece in a woman's wardrobe — effortlessly transitioning from corporate offices to weekend trips and celebrations.

Indeed, that little girl is still inside all of us. She may be a grown woman with children of her own, and yet she fondly remembers watching her mother putting on her saree, adjusting the anchal ever so delightfully on the shoulders. And then as soon as she unfurls the anchal over her arms, in a heartbeat she is transformed into an epitome of chic and poetic beauty.

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Always gracious and beautiful in her printed sarees, she is a vision of our mothers that will stay with us till we are grey and ancient.

Speaking of printed sarees, they are in a league of their own when it comes to the sheer variety. Soft, light and always a delight to wear and carry, printed sarees in georgette, chiffon, crepe, silk and other such flowy fabrics are perfect for a hot and humid climate like ours. What’s more, they are extremely flattering and have an instant slimming effect on all body types.

Versatility is another factor. Printed sarees are great for office wear, leisurely lunches with girlfriends, and everyday wear.

Imagine a busy day in your life: dropping children off at school and heading to your office where back-to-back meetings await you. Foreigner clients are due for an all-important meeting that you are heading to, and your attire of choice is a breezy, beautiful mint and peach georgette saree. Some pearls on your ears and neck bring elegance to your look, and your clients are impressed with your style and substance. That a woman draped in the most traditional of attires is a brilliant corporate leader is incredible- how!

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A saree can be so many different things, just like the woman in you. For a fun day out with your friends in the country, choose a funky striped georgette number to match with your friends’ crazy fun personalities. Amidst the lush green fields and clear blue skies, your vibrant saree will make you look ever so lovely and happy.

And then it’s that time of the year when your best friend is turning a year older and is throwing a fantastic party. You must put your best fashionable feet forward, and a fantastic cocktail piece is the only attire for it! Sleek and seductive, a golden cocktail saree with sparkling sequins will make you look like a belle of your friend’s birthday bash.

Floral chiffons are elegant and timeless. They flatter every woman. When in doubt, it is that one attire that will make every lady feel confident and beautiful. For your next ladies’ lunch, parent-teacher meeting, book club get-together, or dinner with your parents, a floral-printed saree is the best answer for all your sartorial questions.

Model: Mysha Rahman

Fashion Direction & Styling: Sonia Yeasmin Isha

Makeup: Sumon Rahat

Hair: Probina

Location: Studio Crane, Dhaka

Lighter Gaffer: Selim Ahamed & Shakil