How to Wear Saree?

How to Wear Saree? Learn to Wear Saree in 9 Simple Steps

                         

A saree is a traditional Indian costume worn by women and girls. You have probably seen one if you have ever watched a Bollywood movie. The saree is a long cloth, from four to nine yards in length, that is draped on the body in various styles. My instructable shows and explains the process of draping the saree in the South Indian style and will help you to learn the basic steps of easy saree tying.

Wearing a saree is not just about draping the fabric; you will look even more stunning in a saree if you add the right makeup and accessories. That is why I’m including tips on how to use these enhancements to perfect the look.

Saree-wearing does not require any special skills. You just have to follow these steps. With the help of a friend these steps should take you less than 12 minutes, even if you’re a beginner.

                             

                             

                             

To look completely stunning in a saree, you will need:

• A saree blouse

• A long petticoat or an inner skirt

• The saree

• Beautiful shoes

• Bangles

• Bracelet

• Earrings/Jhumkis

• Decorative hair accessories 

• Bobby pins

• Safety pins

• Stick-on decorative bindis

Before starting the lesson on How to wear a sari, here is a little bit of information on the Indian saree.

A saree or sari is an unstitched rectangular piece of fabric worn by women in the Indian sub continent. The length of a sari varies from 4.5 metres (5 yards) to 8 meters (9 yards, worn by brahmins) and its width is about 1 metre. A saree is worn by wrapping one end around the waist and the other end draped over the shoulder.

Saree is the traditional Indian dress and one of the most elegant attires a woman can wear. Saree is one dress which fits all - fat or thin short or tall and also worn on any occasion and to any place.

Wearing Saree - The Indian style of wearing Saree

The most common style of wearing saree is by wrapping one end of the saree around the waist with pleats in front and pinning the neatly folded other end on the left shoulder over the blouse. However women in different parts of India wear saree in their own traditional style.

Given below is a step by step instruction on How to Wear a Saree. Wearing a saree is not very difficult though it may seem so. These simple step by step instructions will help you wear saree with graceful elegance.

Petticoat (long under skirt from waist to ankles) and blouse are essential under garments for the saree. The petticoat should be tied tightly at the waist by a drawstring. Remember, the color of the petticoat and the blouse worn along with the saree should be matching with the color of your sari.

How to wear a saree? Step 1

                                          

Unfold the saree to its full length. Adjust the height up to your navel, wrap the saree around the waistline comfortably and tuck the top edge of the saree into your petticoat.

Wearing a Saree - Step 2

                                                 

Take the top end of your saree in your right hand and circle it around your waist till you come to the front. Make sure you maintain the same height as you wrap it around the waistline. Now tuck the top edge of the saree inside the petticoat.

Wearing Indian Sari - Step 3

                                                     

You are now ready for pleating the saree in the front. Pleating is done using your right hand while your left hand holds tight the remaining length of the saree.

Wear a Saree - Step 4

                                                   

Your middle finger and index finger will be slipping to and fro while your little finger and ring finger will steady your right thumb. Make 8 to 10 pleats to fit your requirement.

Wear Sari - Step 5

                                       

  

When you have pleated uniformly, hold the pleats together and adjust the height.

Wearing a Sari - Step 6

                                                  

Tuck the pleats neatly inside your petticoat and smoothen the pleats to your choice. The pleats should fall straight and even.

Wrap Saree? Step 7

                                                   

Take the remaining length and pass it on to your left, gently round your waistline and bring it under your right arm.

Saree Wearing - Step 8

                                             

Pull over the drape to tighten around the hips and waist.

Wearing a Saree - Step 9

                                           

Take the saree over your left arm covering roughly the portion between your bustline and knees. You can also pleat the pallu edge if you want.

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Top 25 things every crossdressing man needs in his wardrobe :

Top 25 things every crossdressing man needs in his wardrobe :

1) waist cincher 

 The right waist cincher can mold your body into a feminine figure by pulling in your waist and displacing what it pulled in to your hips and breasts. (It helps if you are a little overweight like me. My waist cincher displaces enough of me into my breast area that I can nearly fill the B cups of my bra and forgo breast forms.) I have tried a lot of waist cinchers over the years and I prefer an underbust corset-like design with metal boning and a lace-up back.


                                              

2 ) wig 

 Style is your choice, but buy the most expensive synthetic wig you can afford. Inexpensive wigs look like wigs, whereas expensive wigs look like real hair. One of the nicest compliments I ever received was when a woman thought my expensive wig was my real hair.
                                               
                                                

3) panty girdle 

A panty girdle serves two purposes: (1) it shapes your lower torso into a more feminine shape and (2) it allows you to hide your male parts. I tried a gaff to achieve the latter, but discovered that it was very uncomfortable and that my male parts would escape frequently and required regaffing. The panty girdle did a much better job keeping those parts in place and was much more comfortable. By the way, if you favor short skirts (like me), wear a brief panty girdle rather than a long leg panty girdle, so that your girdle is less likely to show.

                                              

4 ) beard cover 

I feel so badly when I see a beautiful femulator with the tell-tale signs of a beard because there is an easy fix: a good beard cover. By "good" I mean one that is sheer and orange (to counteract the blue color of a beard).

5) little black dress 

Purchase a classic little black dress and it will never go out of style. I lost count the number of times I couldn't find anything to wear, end up wearing my LBD, and get compliments on my look.
                                            

6) Moisturizer 

Moisturize every day even during periods when you are not going out en femme. After many, many years of shunning skin care, I began using a moisturizer and it made a huge difference. My skin is smoother, more supple, healthier-looking, and my makeup goes on easier and looks better.

7) Boots 

Buy a pair of boots for practical reasons (to protect your feet in cold weather) and for style (to look sexy).
                                               

8) Breast forms 

If you are not naturally endowed or if your foundation garments do not displace sufficient flesh to fill the cups of your bra, then use breast forms (unless you are going for the flat-chested waif look). I seldom use forms, but when I do, I use the bird seed in pantyhose versions I made 25 years ago. They are so inexpensive that I made two pairs: a small pair to fill out a bra when my flesh just fails to do so and a larger pair for when I fake cleavage and need big breasts to match.

                                      

9) Wallet 

 Buy a woman's wallet. Don't destroy your look by pulling a man's wallet out of your purse.


                                             

10) Watch 

 Buy a woman's watch. Don't destroy your look by pulling up a lace cuff to check the time on your man's watch.

                                         
                                            

11) Camisole 

Buy one camisole or better, buy two: one in black and another in white. I own a half dozen because they can solve so many personal wardrobe dilemmas.

                                       

12) Gold and silver jewelry 

To compliment most of your outfits, buy one gold-colored set of jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelet) and one silver-colored.

                                       

13)Makeup 

It goes without saying that you must buy and use makeup to emulate a woman. These are the makeup items that I consider necessities: concealer, foundation, powder, blush, lipstick, lip-liner, lip-gloss, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, and eyebrow color.

                                      

14)Outerwear 

If you live in cooler climes, you will need a woman's coat, woman's gloves and perhaps, a woman's hat if you plan on going out en femme during the winter. A man's coat, gloves, and hat will not cut it if you really want to look like a woman.

                                    

15)Hand cream 

A man has man's hands especially if he does manual labor. So, shave your hands if they have hair and use a hand cream daily to help feminize your man hands.

16) Deodorant  

Unless your manly deodorant is unscented, use a woman's deodorant to avoid the manly scent of a man's deodorant.

17)Makeup brushes 

 Buy a good set of makeup brushes and throw away those foam applicators that came with your makeup. The pros only use brushes. To achieve a professional look, you should use brushes, too.

                                   

18) Eyeglasses 

If you wear eyeglasses, next time buy a pair with unisex frames or if you can afford it, buy a second pair with a feminine frame. (With an eyeglass prescription in hand, you can order eyeglasses online and avoid the embarrassment of buying female frames in person.) If you need eyeglasses for reading, you can buy inexpensive reading glasses with very feminine frames just about anywhere . Also, you can buy woman's sunglasses just about anywhere, too.


                                  

19) clip-on earrings 

Clip-on earrings are a rare commodity and I buy them whenever I come across a nice-looking pair for sale. If you don't have pierced ears, you should collect clip-ons, too.

                                

20)Wrinkle remover 

 you have wrinkles, use a wrinkle remover. I never paid much attention to those miracle skin care products that are supposed to remove wrinkles. However, one day I received a free sample of a product that was supposed to deal with wrinkles around the eyes. Looking in the mirror at the wrinkles developing around my 50-something-year-old eyes, I decided to try the free sample. After a week or so, I noticed that the wrinkles were less noticeable. After a few weeks, I had to examine my eyes closely to find the wrinkles. As a result, I was sold on the product and continued using it everyday. Today, the wrinkles around my eyes are still there, but they are not as deep as they once were and as a result, they are less visible especially from afar, which is the goal for using this stuff.

21)Makeup box 

 Males need more makeup than real females to look female, so get a big box for your makeup. Don't be shy about buying the biggest box you can find or afford. If the box is not full now, trust me, you will fill it eventually. (When I outgrew the last makeup box, I went to the sports department of my local Wal*Mart and bought the biggest tackle box that they sold.)


                                

22)Jewelry box 

My wife gets credit for this. Instead of using traditional jewelry boxes to store your jewelry, use clear plastic stackable compartmentalized storage boxes. They are inexpensive and allow you to see what is stored in the box at a glance.

                                      

23)Nails 

 Long painted nails are so feminine, but how is a guy supposed to hide them when he is in boy mode. The solution is to use fake nails. I prefer the pre-painted, pre-glued, press-on nails; they go on in less than five minutes and usually do not come off until you purposely remove them.

                                             

24)Tights 

Tights are very handy when there is no time to shave your legs and they are also very fashionable lately.

                                           

25)Attitude 

 I wish you could buy attitude, but you can't. Attitude is something you acquire and is critical in your success of emulating a woman. When you go out en femme, act as if it is the most natural thing in the world. Don't be ashamed. Rather, strut your stuff. It is your life and if you want to live it as a woman even momentarily, it is your right to do so. If someone has a problem with it, it is their problem, not yours. Go for it, Girl!

                                                     


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How do you tell your girlfriend you crossdress?

How do you tell your girl friend you crossdress?

The only real advice I can have you think consider is this:

The questions you need to answer yourself are:

Are you comfortable with this being a part of who you are? If you are not at a good mental peaceful state of mind with this expecting someone else to be is not a good start.

Are you willing to let her get on this list or an SO list so she can have others to talk to? Some women immediately need to know they are not alone and since they cannot share this with their real time friends, online ones are the next best thing.

Is sharing this going to further your relations with her? If you are telling her just so you will clear your guilty conscious that may not be the best motivation. Tell her because you love and trust her enough and feel that you want to go to that next level of intimacy and trust with her. 

Is her reactions to different people and situations usually positive? Knowing her feelings about other fringe communities might not be a bad idea before sharing. 

What are the gains by this person knowing?

What are the minuses by this person knowing?

Will they use discretion with this information? if you tell her and expect her not to be able to share this and bounce her feelings off someone other than you, then all you are doing is bringing one other person into that closet with you.

Can you handle it if they totally reject your femme self?

Every woman has a million different things that shape her outlook, her self confidence, and her perception of the world. No two women will ever feel the same. 

I think if you do decide to share this with her, showing this in as positive a light as possible is going to be the way to go. 

                                      

Give her space once you have told her. Don't rush her to see you dressed or see pics or bombard her with probing questions. Let her absorb this info in her own time. She might start off with a hundred questions or decide she needs to go home and think about everything.

Either way let her hold the wheel in 'what next'. Some women decide right then and there they want to know everything, some need a few days to let it all sink in. Also, keep in mind most hetrosexual females have no clue what a crossdressser is at all.

This is like walking into another country and not knowing the language. Give her some basics, but keep it simple and only divulge what relates to 'you' at first. No need to talk about what others do, just what you do and where you are. 

if you can think of anything else that you are concerned about we are all here to help.

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Top 5 Bra Style That every Crossdresser should know :

Top 5 Bra Style That every Crossdresser should know :

With so many bra options to choose from, it’s no wonder so many crossdressers and TG women get confused and wear a bra that’s the wrong size or style.

1. Front closure bra

Front closure bras have a clasp in the front of the bra instead of the back. These bras tend to have wider set cups – making them ideal for girls with broad rib cages and/or widely spaced breasts.

2. Convertible bra

                                        

Once of the biggest complaints I hear from crossdressers and TG women is that most bras have straps that aren’t long enough for them.

Convertible bras offers a perfect solution. Convertible bras have removable straps that can be worn in different ways – including crisscrossed. Because of this, they have longer straps than regular bras.

3. Balconette bra

                                           

Balconette bras have cups that are cut horizontally across the bust. This is a beautiful cup style that’s particularly flattering to wide rib cages and/or wide set breasts.

Most balconette bras are padded, so they’re also great for giving “the girls” some extra oomph.

4. Wireless bra

                  

Underwire bras offer maximum support, so they’re ideal if you wear breast forms. However, they can be hard to fit if you have a wide chest.



Consider wearing a wireless bra instead. Wireless bras have a more forgiving fit, so they’re much more comfortable.

If you want to wear a soft cup bra with breast forms, look for a pocketed bra or attach the breast forms to your chest with tape or adhesive.

5. Adhesive bra

                                   



Adhesive bras are a backless, strapless bra style that’s attached to the breasts with adhesive.

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How to Crossdress Yourself to Look more feminine:

Cross dressing to look and be feminine requires many steps to success. Such steps include attire such as dainty and frilly underwear and clothes, personality and behavior such as speaking politely and most of all image. A man wearing a skirt with hairy arms and legs is not a feminine look nor a good look in general.

Steps :

1) Aim for the feminine look. To look feminine to be feminine, body hair must be obsolete, shave or wax (preferable wax) body hair off completely. Legs, arms, back, neck, nose and ear, and genital hair including between the crack of your bum this is called a Brazilian or Hollywood wax where you will be waxed on the shaft and base of your penis, scrotum and anus. You can seek a professional to do such waxing for you. The feel and sensation of soft smooth skin next to silk or satin is amazing if this step is achieved to be feminine.

2) Dress in a feminine fashion. Attire is very important to achieve a feminine look. Colours such as pink, lilac, and yellow are feminine colours and look great as underwear. For underwear avoid skimpy looking underwear such as g-strings and thongs, but adopt a more conservative image such as full brief, cheeky or bikini style. Don't forget to also have on your panties lots of feminine lace and dainty bows to complete the look. With underwear ALWAYS, AND I MEAN ALWAYS hand wash your bras and panties then hang them outside to dry.

For night wear, a pair of pretty panties and a lacy nightdress or baby doll will look so feminine yet so dainty, ensure that the panties and nightdress match and have lots of lace and bows to achieve your feminine appearance.
                                               

3) Select a bra, if desired. A bra can be an option if you feel comfortable, ensure that the bra is well supportive otherwise it will hurt you. Make certain that your bra and panties are a match. Loose fitting clothes such as skirts and dresses are great to feel feminine as the feel of a skirt blowing around between your legs is incredible. For tops avoid loose fitting items as they will decrease your bust and curvaceous shape.

                                              

4) Choose your swimwear wisely. For bathers, avoid skimpy two piece bikini costumes as they are too small in size to support a male (bikini's are not cut or designed to fit a male figure) A one piece will look feminine as a bikini would on a female.

                                              

5) Makeup is a great option to look feminine to feel feminine. But I emphasize that you don't overdo it. Apply minimal foundation and blush to your cheeks to obtain a radiant appearance. Eye shadow and liner is also a sweet look if not over the top. A sweet feminine cologne is also a terrific method to look and feel feminine plus smelling sweet as sugar.

                                           

6) Select the right shoes. High heels also come in handy to achieve height if you are small in height, however don't overdo the size of the heel. If you are uncomfortable in heels nice feminine flats are just as great.

                                               

7) Develop your feminine personality. Personality and behaviour must be perfected to achieve a feminine persona. Avoid crude remarks and attitude, and always use please, thank you and excuse me when speaking. When walking stand straight, shoulders back and head up, avoid slouching as this is perceived as a masculine trait.

                                                 

8) Always cross your legs when seated. When seated I emphasize this DO CROSS YOUR LEGS AT ALL TIMES, otherwise all will have an opportunity to look down under at your pretty panties, that is NOT a feminine thing to do, showing off your panties. When wanting to get up uncross your legs, then with your legs together, then sit up (this technique will avoid any panty action a passing by person will see)

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How to crossdress yourself ?

Female To Male

1) Find a role model. Find a male archetype or two to get your cues from. Using archetypes will help you with style cues, movement, attitude, and that all-important swagger.
Choose guys with features that are roughly similar to yours, or you'll have a hard time making the switch convincing.

2) Square it up. Whether big or small, tiny or tall, we all have a "look" that cues others to our gender. For guys, it's generally blocky and rectangular, so that's what you'll need to shoot for for the most masculine look.

3) Tuck in the twins. Everybody loves breasts, as a single night of TV viewing will quickly evidence. Unfortunately, as prized as breasts are in our culture, they're a sure giveaway if you're trying to look like a man (unless you're going for the whole man-boob look—not recommended). If you want to be convincing, the girls have got to go under cover.

Usually this can be achieved by wearing form-reducing underclothes that can smooth out the look. A sports bra that is two sizes too small for you, or a control top made from a cut up pair of panty hose; can give you a flatter and smoother look. NOTE: binding too tight or for too long can cause serious health problems.

4) Flatten out the curves. Guys tend to have broader shoulders, and more of a straight line between the rib cage and hips—with narrower hips in general. The goal here is to add padding to both the shoulders and waist, and to visually de-emphasize the hips.

Wear looser clothing to help de-emphasize curves, in general.

Going to the gym can create a more masculine figure by targeting specific muscle groups. Build your chest, arms and legs to create more "bulk" on the body.

Padding at the waist can be done to look realistic by adding bulk with extra fabric. There are prosthetic devices available as well. It doesn't take much, just enough to reduce the appearance of wider hips.

5)Contour your facial features. Women's faces tend to be smaller and rounder, with less-prominent chins and noses. You can use makeup to help mask a feminine face, but it will be more about attitude than look, if you want to be convincing.

Men have smaller lips, larger noses, bigger eyebrows, lower cheek bones and a more pronounced jaw line. Use contouring powder to create heavier looking features. Don't use any additional make up to add color to the face. Adding "facial hair" can make a large difference in your look, but be cautious—it won't stand up to close scrutiny. Consider adding a high-quality mustache or goatee for a more convincing look. Even men with naturally sparse facial hair can often grow those. Just don't make it look like an overgrown bush, or it will look fake.

Build the perfect package. If you think about a roll of quarters, you'll have the average size about right—though you will want to adjust the proportions depending on your own physical attributes. However, while a roll of quarters might give you the right dimensions, but you will look like you're permanently ready for action. Consider stuffing with a sock, or even considering a prosthetic penis. If you use a wool sock, you may inadvertently set yourself up for a typical guy cue: scratching the itch.

6)Get a haircut. Short hair on women is generally OK in 21st century culture, especially in locations where cross-dressing is acceptable, so there shouldn't be a big issue with trimming your locks.

Consider keeping enough length so that you can give your hair a soft look when you're out of character, and then slick it up and back when you're in character.

7) Dress the part. Men's jeans are a sure way to de-emphasize your female shape. By keeping it looser in the butt, you'll also minimize recognition from behind. In general, a looser fit in your clothes will work to your advantage. However, if you want to look more sophisticated and tailored, make sure the clothes are cut to fit a man's shape—then back-fill with padding and minimizing to achieve the right look.

8)Pay attention to the smaller details. While first impressions go a long way to establishing your identity, a lasting impression will work only if you fine-tune the details.

Exposed body hair. Let your leg and underarm hair grow naturally. With the exception of Olympic swimmers and competitive cyclists, guys don't shave there.

Trim your nails. This is an obvious, but a sometimes-overlooked detail. Give yourself a manicure to achieve the look you want. Keeping your fingernails trimmed down so that a sliver of white shows will help. Don't trim into the quick or you'll look like a nervous wreck.

Accessories: While lots of guys wear necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, most guys don't. Since the goal is to avoid being taken for a woman, avoid such trappings. If you do decide to go with jewelry, shop in the men's department

9)Be the man. If you want to pull off the entire gender persona, its important to have the right "act" down.

Develop the personality. Think of what kind of man you want to be. Based on that, you may want to alter some of your basic personality traits. Try being more aggressive, and being direct when you want something instead of being nice. For example, to quench your thirst when dining out, say "Excuse me, we'd like some water here, please." instead of "Hi! Yes, may I please have a glass of water? Thank you so much!" For a man, it's not a question, even when framed as a question.

Alter the voice. Bring down your voice to become more like a man. Also speak more like a man speaks—louder, more flat-toned, and more clipped. Guys also tend to slur their words, saying "I gotta have that car," where a woman would more likely say "I must have those shoes!" It's also important to adopt the vocabulary associated with the opposite sex. Nothing is ever "fabulous," "adorable," or "precious." It also helps if you have a prominent Adam's apple.

Talking the talk? Now walk the walk. Slow it down. Men swing their arms less and walk slower, and keep their hips from swaying. Take longer strides, and exude confidence. You know where you're going, so never look at a map or ask directions.

10) Put it all together. Talk the talk, walk the walk, dress the part, play the role, and be the man!

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