Pic credit: Debjani Basu
I’ve been raving and ranting, sharing and saying things about one of my favorite things – the sari. I’m not exaggerating when I say
that I’m a recovering sariholic. Well, I’m still a sari aficionado, but the
reason I say I’m a ‘recovering sariholic’ is because being a sariholic can
cause a serious dent in your budget and a bump, or rather a bulge in your
wardrobe. So, I’m retaining my love for the garment while cutting back on over-the-top
sari shopping by wearing what I have in my closet (say about a 100 saris, give
or take a few) and sharing that love via my blog.
So, if you’re still with me on this sari journey,
thank you. Thank you for reading these Sari In Style posts, for sharing your
enthusiasm, for participating (and co-hosting) a fabulous Giveaway, for
spreading the word around.
So for this Sari In Style feature, I’ve chosen to share some
sari inspiration from the political scene.
I don’t much like politics, be it on the governmental level
or personal. But I do like how these women wear power on their pallu (and the the clear message that you don't have to ditch the sari in favor of a sharp suit to look-feel-be powerful!). How they
look graceful and elegant, smart and authoritative, all at once in their saris
and with their definitive sari style (Brinda Karat in her handloom sari + big
red bindi + silver bangles; Jaya Jaitley in her handwoven saris and contrasting
blouses and silver jewelry; Sonia Gandhi in her crisp cotton saris with sharp
pleated pallus; Priyanka Gandhi in her thick cotton saris and short cropped
hair).