Care for Your Ready to Wear Sarees: A Guide!
Hey, fashionistas!
Let’s talk sarees, but make it ready-to-wear. No pleating gymnastics, no ninja-level draping skills, no calling your mom for SOS help. Ready-to-wear sarees are the divas of your wardrobe: glamorous, low-effort, high-impact, and always Instagram-ready. Whether you’re sashaying into a wedding, twirling at a sangeet, or slaying a dinner party look, these sarees are your besties.
But like any star, your saree needs TLC. Show it love, and it’ll love you back with wrinkle-free drapes and flawless flow. So buckle up, glam queens! Here’s a dazzling, no-nonsense, sparkle-dusted guide to caring for and storing your ready-to-wear sarees like a fashion pro.
Know Thy Fabric, Know Thy Power
Before you even think of storage or washing, pause and read that tag. Is it georgette, silk, crepe, cotton, or that oh-so-dramatic sequinned net? Each fabric has its unique mood and requires specialized care.
- Cotton & Linen: These breathable babes need gentle hand-washing in cold water. Don’t twist them like you’re wringing a towel; squeeze lightly.
- Silk & Satin: Luxe to the max, but drama queens when wet. Dry clean only, please!
- Chiffon, Georgette & Net: Soft and floaty, treat them like delicate lace. Hand wash or use the gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag.
- Sequinned or Embroidered Sarees: Keep them far from washing machines. Spot-clean or dry-clean only.
Washing Whispers, Less is More!
Your ready-to-wear saree is not your gym tee. Don’t over-wash it. After each wear, air it out in the shade for a few hours to let it breathe. Unless you’ve danced your heart out or spilled paneer tikka on it, you don’t need to wash it every time.
Pro Tip: Invest in a gentle fabric freshener spray for in-between wears. Think of it as a perfume for your saree.
Iron Like You Mean It (Or Don’t!)
Wrinkles? Not today, Satan.
- For synthetic or flowy fabrics, steamers are your BFFs. They smooth out creases without burning the fabric.
- For cotton or silks, use a low-heat iron with a cloth placed between the iron and the saree.
- Avoid ironing directly over embellishments or stones. You don’t want melted sequins, right?
Bonus Glam Tip: Hang your saree in the bathroom while taking a hot shower; the steam works magic!
The Folding Ritual: Marie Kondo Meets Bollywood
How you fold your saree matters. Don’t just toss it in your closet like last season’s leggings. Here’s how to do it like royalty:
- Start by folding it along the pre-stitched pleats; this keeps the drape intact.
- Use acid-free tissue paper between folds for silk or embroidery-rich sarees to avoid creasing and color transfer.
- Store your saree in a soft muslin fabric or breathable cotton bag. Plastic traps moisture and invites mildew. Ew!
Hangers? Yes, But Not Just Any!
If your ready-to-wear saree has a stitched blouse or belt, use padded hangers with clips to keep the outfit together. Don’t hang heavy sarees for too long; they’ll stretch at the shoulders or lose their shape.
For glam girls short on closet space: roll instead of fold! Rolling prevents creases and makes it suitcase-ready for your next destination wedding.
Store Like a Stylista
Here’s where you level up your fashion game:
- Rotate your sarees every few months to prevent them from developing permanent fold lines.
- Use silica gel pouches or neem leaves to ward off moisture and bugs.
- Organize your sarees by occasion: daily chic, festive glam, and wedding bombshells.
Bonus Style Hack: Keep a lookbook of your sarees (yes, like a mini fashion catalog!) so you can remember what you own and plan your slays accordingly. No more, I forgot I had this beauty moments.
When in Doubt, Dry Clean It Out
Some sarees are too precious to risk. Heavy embroidery? Vintage silk? That handloom masterpiece from your trip to Banaras? Let the dry cleaner work its magic. Always choose a trusted, eco-friendly dry cleaner to avoid harsh chemicals.
Final Drapes (See What I Did There?)
A ready-to-wear saree is like your favorite selfie filter: effortless glam, always on point. But to keep its sparkle alive, you need to be just a little extra with care and storage.
So whether you’re spinning at a mehendi or voguing on a rooftop, your saree will be crease-free, flowy, and fabulous, just like you.
Go on, darling. Drape it. Slay it. Store it like royalty.
Until next twirl,
Stay glam, stay wrinkle-free!
