There is a certain level of nervousness associated with the maiden's first real saree. Not one of the costume kind worn during school plays but an actual saree that she is going to wear at the family wedding, a Diwali function, or even on her special day and actually feel good wearing. While most tutorials on how to wear sarees assume that all who wish to try this dress have the prior knowledge of draping it, walking in it, and sitting down in it without the panic attack a few minutes before photography, this post is aimed at the maiden's first experience and her parent by her side trying to make it exciting rather than stressful.
While choosing sarees for girls, there are several issues which are not so common in purchasing adult sarees. The first of them is the issue of wearing the saree comfortably during long events; second mobility; third design which looks beautiful when photographed and does not require a separate tutorial on how to drape it beforehand.
It takes some time and practice to wear a saree that needs to be draped by hand and young girls do not get that practice. Pleats may unravel, the pallu may slide, and the continuous fidgeting during the party diverts from actually participating and enjoying the party. And that is precisely the reason why pre stitched and pre draped sarees have become the perfect option for a girl's first few festive parties in America.
When wearing a pre stitched saree for girls, there is no need to keep a parent or a sister around just to re arrange the saree throughout the party because it will maintain its structure from start to finish without any need to arrange it. It also means that the girl will be able to move freely, sit on the ground during a puja ceremony, dance during a sangeet, and take pictures wearing her saree for girls, all while not worrying about a sliding pallu.
A good fit should always take precedence over style or color choices. A well fitted saree for a girl hangs at the shoulders comfortably and provides ample space for arm movements. It should not need frequent adjustments during a long event, because if it is tight or restrictive from the start, the discomfort will be amplified during the multi hour long event and will turn the once in a lifetime occasion into an experience remembered by its discomfort.
It seems that lightweight nets, georgette, and light blends of silk work better for younger women because a good saree for girls is comfortable and drape well, rather than adding weight and stiffness that a first time wearer will have to struggle with. The fabrics like raw silk or velvet are beautiful on photographs but may not be the best choice for a first time wearer due to their heaviness.
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