There are moments in our life that are so beautiful that they never fade from our memories. Some of my fondest memories have been with my three childhood friends and the one that stands out the most is the first time we wore a saree
Yes, that’s right. This is the story of the first time I wore a saree. This story happened a long time back when my friends and I were mere 10-12 year olds and for some unknown reason we decided that we were going to celebrate the holiday by wearing our favourite saree from our mom’s closet. Back in those days raiding my mom’s closet was the same as spending hours on any online shopping portal. Every inch of my mom’s closet was filled with yards and yards of beautiful saree in every colour imaginable.
I remember very excitedly telling my mom “Ammaaaa, I want a wear a saree!” She was both shocked and excited, but she let me do the most fun thing – attack her closet and find the saree I wanted to wear. I pulled out a pretty navy blue silk cotton saree and said, “This is the one! Amma I want to wear this!” I was so thin and tiny that my mom had a difficult time tying the saree. We didn’t have time to figure out the blouse so I ended up wearing a pavadai sattai as the in-skirt and blouse. Looking back at the picture all I can think of is how silly I looked, but to the 10-year-old me that was the most fun I had in ages and it felt wonderful wearing something my mom loved too.
Being someone who is extra clumsy I have worn the saree on only a handful of times, but every occasion I wore it to has been extra special. But the most memorable saree I have worn will definitely be the saree I wore on my wedding day when my husband and I said, “I do” and made a commitment to stand beside each other no matter what. It’s been a couple of years since my wedding and every now and then I take out my wedding saree and get lost in its beauty.
A lot of times people have asked me why I don’t wear a saree as often – to them, I just smile and say that the saree has been with me through every memorable moment of my life and it will always be by my side for beautiful memories to come.
To all those people out there rocking a saree Hi5 to you and to the rest of the world who haven’t experienced this beauty yet you are definitely missing out on a memorable experience. Let’s not forget all the fun accessories you get to adorn with a saree. Whether you are shopping at a store or on online shopping portals remember that the saree is almost like an empty canvas for you to paint your style and moments on.
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Such a great post. That picture is so precious. I can totally relate. Reading your post brought back memories of me raiding my grandmother’s closet 🙂 I loved wearing her Sarees. I agree it is one of the most gorgeous garments. Thank you for sharing Sangeeta.
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Thank you, Nikki, for your kind words 🙂
And yes the saree is one of the most gorgeous garments.
Brings back memories on how excited I was as well when the first time I wore saree. Great walking down the memory review.
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You look cute in saree 🙂
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My mother never owned a saree but I really loved it. I would insist her to get me one and then she would tie around 2-3 dupattas to make it look like a saree and I would be happy. Reading this post was really fun and reminded me about a really beautiful time of my childhood…
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Thank you Zeba. Just imagining how fun it would have been wearing dupattas tied together as a saree 🙂
You look adorable Sangeeta 🙂
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Thank you so much Priyanka 🙂
You are looking soooo cute. Cutest girl in saree I’ve ever seen in my life.
Aunty’s saree is very beautiful. <3
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Beautiful post hun.. But I am not able to recognize you in pic 🙁
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I am the tiny one in the blue saree.
I love wearing Sarees !! My favorite among all Indian attires – hi5 for this wonderful post!!
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Such a beautiful picture. Have a great day hun.
Gemma x
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Thanks for sharing this post! I love hearing about your past and love this throwback pic.
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wow u r looking so pretty n cute! I wear sarees only on occasions!
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A saree definitely calls for a celebration.
This post definitely brings back memories where every little girl wanted to were her mother’s saree..I think we have all grown up in that phase of life..One of the most memorable moment of my childhood too 🙂
It is definitely a very beautiful childhood memory and one that I cherish for ages to come 🙂
Lovely Post and you are looking so pretty in that Blue Saree 🙂
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Sarees are essential part of every ladies closet and mine is full because being a marwari I have to wear it
More than our backgrounds I guess it is how the saree makes us feel 🙂
this is the best blog I read today! Took me back to the time when I wore a saree for the first time! “attack her closet and find the saree I wanted to wear” bleh-heh, been there, done that!
Hehe.. attacking the closet is definitely the best part.
I love wearing saree. 😍 it gives such a special feeling whenever I wear one. Even my son likes me more in a saree
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We feel more confident and beautiful in a saree. It definitely has its own charm.
Your post reminded me of my first day of wearing saree. That was also very special for me. I wore saree on my farewel party of 10th standard. You are looking really pretty and adorable in your mum’s saree. We always feel special in our mom’s clothes. Nice and memorable post
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Aww thank you Minakshi. I remember wearing a saree to my 10th farewell as well – it was a bitter sweet moment.
I used to love wearing sarees, but since I had kids, I stopped wearing them altogether– all the kids just love aping the moms in sarees, looking at this pic of yours, I remembered my daughter recently asked me when will she begin wearing one 🙂
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Aww that’s very sweet what your daughter asked 🙂
Down the memory lane! You look so cute and adorable in that picture. Lovely days na!
I had so much fun writing it. Felt so good 🙂
I loved wearing sarees to school on teachers day and I seriously can’t wear it often but yes it does make the occasion special.
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It is definitely the perfect companion for a special occasion.
You look soooo beautiful in the saree dear.. tiny you! I too can’t carry myself without falling when I wear a saree but I love it
Same here. I trip and fall even without moving 😀
I loved reading your childhood memory… you are looking adorable ❤️ Even I was so fond of sarees, every other day i used to turn a dupatta to saree 😀
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hehehe that’s very sweet 🙂
sarees are for sure the most elegant and classic outfit to wear for any special occasion!
Definitely. And they look so beautiful!
I really wish If I could ever wear a saree without hussle. I love to wear it but some how never had a confidence in carrying it. Lovely post.
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I tend to trip and fall a lot and with sarees that increases exponentially. The same applies to lehengas and skirts as well. But I do love the saree.
I guess all of us in childhood would have tried our mum’s various sarees and adored yourself in front of the mirror. Precious memories these are. Having said that I firmly believe that women can wear anything that she is comfortable in but SAREE has a grace and elegance that no other attire can give.
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Beautifully put saree – no other dress has the poise and charm that a saree has.
I truly agree sarees are the most elegant wear and must also be given the credit.
Rightly said Jayshree 🙂
Saree is so special to all Indians I guess… Such old pictures are so precious… Great post…
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Thank you so much Snigdha. These photos are definitely very precious.
Enjoyed reading this post Sangeeta! You reminded me of my childhood school function days! Ahh…such fun memories! By the way, which one are you? The one in blue? 😁
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Yup I’m the one in the blue saree.
Enjoyed reading this post Sangeeta! You reminded me of my childhood school function days! Ahh…such fun memories! By the way, which one are you? The one in blue saree?
Yes Snehal, I’m the one in blue.
You look adorable… I love sarees and every girl borrows her first saree from her mom… So many beautiful memories… You reminded me of my childhood…
Thank you so much Anubhuti 🙂 Writing this was almost like going back in time for me.
so cute picture !! I never liked wearing sarees before my wedding and now I look for reasons/ocassions to drape one 😉
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Hehe. Thank you so much, Shilpa. Sarees do call for a occasion 🙂
I love to wear saree, and I’m very much comfortable in Indian Ethnic Wear. As a shopaholic, I prefer to buy from an online store.
Is there any particular online store you prefer?
Yes I prefer to shop from Zipker.
That’s great to hear Mahi.