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    My grandmother got me a beautiful sari that I absolutely love, and I want to wear it all the time, including in public. Is this ok? Or should I only wear the sari at home and with friends?
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    That's probably a better question for your friends and family, though I don't see why wearing it in public would be a problem.
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    What is the difference between an attached and an unattached shirt?
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    An unattached undershirt is an undershirt that didn't come with the top shirt. So the attached undershirt is sewed in to the top shirt.
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    How do I take off a sari?
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    Tip: if you're wearing churas (bangles) take them off first. Unpin the sari. Then unwrap yourself out of it. Take off any other pins that you had on your sari. The kurtha (top) has a zipper sometimes. Unzip the zipper and take it off over your head.
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    What is the best way to wear a sari if my child needs to wear it to school?
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    Nivi style would probably be ideal for school. Adjust the height and use pins to keep it in place so your child is comfortable throughout the day.
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    Can I wear a sari in public if I am not Indian, or would it be considered offensive?
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    It depends which country you're in.
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    How can I wear a sari that covers my head?
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    You could Wear it Nivi style and drape the loose end over your head. If you're going to wear it Gujarati style, use the part near your back to form the ghunghat.
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    Can I wear flats rather than heels with my sari?
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    Sure, why not. In fact, for first-timers, it’s best to wear flats, as one may trip in heels.
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    How do I wrap the sari so it covers my head?
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    Instead of pinning the end to your shoulder, you can drape it over your shoulder, then over your head.
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    Why do women most often take a saree from the back and bring it near to their hip and press it in their left side?
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    It is draped like that. The saree is round the length a few times, then it is pleated and tucked. Then a final wrap around the waist, which is pinned on the left shoulder or just put behind on this side.
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    How do I become a pro at wearing a saree? How do I wear it on my own? Do saree pegs help wear a saree easily? Does practicing daily help?
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    You just have to get used to tying it and putting it on; try doing it every week, and get used to feeling it on you so you can wear it easier. Most people who wear it all the time can do it because they are highly comfortable in it because they wear it all the time.
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