Why I Don’t Save New Sarees Anymore, And Maybe You Shouldn’t Either
- Shweta Bhosale
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
Used to Save My Sarees Like They Were Gold
Every Indian girl knows the drill. You buy a beautiful new saree. You open it once, admire the zari, and carefully fold it back with the blouse piece still untouched. Then it sits in your cupboard, waiting for that “perfect occasion.”
Weddings, receptions, family functions, festivals, something big and “worth it.”
I was one of those girls. I used to buy sarees and wrap them like they were royalty. I would say things like, “I’ll wear this when I lose a little weight,” or “This is for someone’s wedding,” or even worse, “Not now. This is too nice for today.”
But somewhere along the way, I realized I was postponing joy. I was letting beautiful things stay hidden just because I didn’t think the day was special enough.
What Changed?
A few years ago, I pulled out an old, expensive saree I had bought for a friend’s wedding. The friend had eloped. The wedding never happened. And the saree? It had faded in places. The zari had dulled. It didn’t fit the trend anymore. It just... sat there, unused.
That day, I asked myself: What exactly was I saving it for?
That saree never got its moment. And I missed the chance to feel happy in something I had once loved.
Since then, I’ve changed the way I think about clothes, especially sarees.
Every Day is a Special Day (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
You know what I realized? Some of my best memories happened on completely ordinary days. Eating street food with friends, dancing in my room alone, visiting an unknown temple, running to a railway station with the wind blowing in my face.
Why should I wait for someone else’s wedding to wear something beautiful?
I now wear my sarees on random Sundays. Sometimes when I cook a special meal. Sometimes, to work, if I feel like it. And definitely when I travel. I don’t need a reason. Feeling happy is reason enough.
Stop Waiting to Be “Worthy” of That Saree
Many women don’t wear their best sarees because they’re waiting for:
The right weight
The right place
The right people to notice
The right mood
The right age
But here’s the truth. None of these things is promised. Clothes don’t have feelings, but we do. If you’re going to invest in a beautiful saree, let it add beauty to your life, not just your cupboard.
Wear the Damn Saree
It doesn’t matter if it’s silk, cotton, chiffon, mulmul, or organza. That saree deserves sunlight. It deserves photos. It deserves to be worn, draped, maybe even spilled on.
And so do you.
You don’t have to wait to be a bride, a guest, or the star of a show. You already are.
Wear the saree when:
You’re having a bad day
You’re cooking something special
You want to click a new profile picture
You feel like celebrating yourself for no reason
Because “no reason” is reason enough.
Don’t Just Save It, Live In It
You’ll never remember how much you paid for that saree. But you’ll always remember the day you wore it and felt like your true self.
So here’s your reminder: Unfold it. Air it out. Put it on. Dance in it. Walk to your balcony in it. Take a few pictures. And if someone asks, “Why are you dressed up?” Just smile and say, “Because I can.”
In Conclusion
A saree is not meant to sit in a plastic bag. It’s meant to move, to flow, to shine in the sun and pick up the scent of your perfume. It’s meant to be part of your story.
So stop saving it. Start wearing it. Because today is just as special as any day you’ve been waiting for.
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