Karwa Chauth: When dressing up in a sari, not only the look of the sari is important, but its handling is also crucial. Especially when pairing the sari with heavy earrings, necklaces, bangles, and rings.

The right way to wear a saree and jewellery on Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth Saree: When dressing up in a saree for Karwa Chauth, it's not just the look of the saree that's important, but also its maintenance. This is especially true when pairing the saree with heavy earrings, necklaces, bangles, and rings. Sometimes, jewelry gets caught in the saree's pallu or becomes a nuisance when pinning it. This problem can be exacerbated if the saree's fabric is light or slippery.

In such a situation, a simple method can be adopted when getting ready for Karva Chauth. First, secure the saree properly and pin it properly before wearing jewelry. This will prevent jewelry from getting caught in the saree while getting ready, and you will also reduce the need to repeatedly adjust the pallu or pleats.

First set the saree, then wear the jewellery.

When getting ready for Karva Chauth, first put on your blouse, petticoat, and saree. Create the pleats of your saree and set them in place. Then, place the pallu on your shoulders as desired and pin it at the appropriate places. In a typical drape, pinning the pleats at the waist, the pallu at the shoulder, and the left waistline keeps the saree in place. If the saree is to be worn for a long time or the fabric is slippery, like chiffon, pin the pallu pleats and back as needed.

After this, wear a necklace and earrings.

Once the saree pins are completely set, begin wearing your jewelry. Rings and bracelets, in particular, are best worn afterward. This is because jewelry on your hands can get caught in the light pallu of your saree. Therefore, drape and pin the saree first, and then wear your jewelry. This simple change will eliminate the need to repeatedly reach into your saree while getting ready. If any pins need to be reattached, they can be done before wearing the jewelry.

Keep this in mind when pinning.

Pins may be necessary to secure a saree, but placing them in the wrong place can damage the fabric. Therefore, always pin between pleats or two or more layers of fabric. Pinning from the inside or bottom makes the lock less visible. For Karwa Chauth, if the saree has zari, embroidery, sequins, or hand-painted work, avoid pinning these areas. Pinning over zari or embroidery can pull the threads and leave marks on the fabric. Pinning only one layer along the edge of the pallu should also be avoided.

How to handle jewellery in a light saree

Many women choose to wear light and flowy saris on Karva Chauth. The pallu can easily slip in such saris. If the sari is made of chiffon, pinning the pleats of the pallu can be helpful. Sources suggest using 5 to 6 fine pins for slippery saris like chiffon, and the pins should be placed between the folds or pleats.

But this doesn't mean you should over-pin your saree. Use only as many pins as necessary, and try to keep them hidden on the inside. This will also reduce the chance of pins getting caught on your hands or clothing when you wear jewelry later.

Do this check once before getting ready

Once you've put on both the saree and jewelry, check your entire look in front of a mirror. Sit down, stand up, and even walk a few steps. Also, raise your hands to check that the pallu is in place. If any pins are pulling or visible, fix them immediately.

This simple preparation can save you a lot of time on Karva Chauth. Setting your saree perfectly, pinning it, and then putting on your jewelry is a simple process. This can reduce the risk of rings, bangles, or bracelets getting caught in your saree pallu, and you'll also avoid having to repeatedly adjust your saree once you're ready.

Do not hurry while removing the saree.

Even when taking off your saree after a long day, instead of stacking your jewelry and pins together, remove the jewelry first. Then, remove the pins one by one. A pinned saree should never be folded flat. According to sources, it's best to count the number of pins before removing the saree and folding it only after removing all the pins.