If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror wondering why that expensive kurta or heirloom saree isn’t doing you any favours - you’re not alone. Style is personal, but flattery is about proportion, balance, and smart choices. It has nothing to do with size and everything to do with silhouette.

Start with this - know your body’s natural shape without labelling it. Are you broader on top? More defined at the waist? Straight or curved? Don’t force yourself into pre-set "body types" - just observe. Clothing that suits you will feel right even before it looks right.

Drape and fit can quietly transform how you carry yourself - no size chart needed...!

With sarees, it’s more than just fabric. Lighter women might get lost in heavy silks or stiff cottons, while softer chiffons can glide over curves without clinging too much. Shorter women can experiment with narrower borders, while taller frames carry bold prints and thick zari like second skin. The blouse is crucial - not just its fit but its neckline and sleeve length. A well-cut blouse can lift the entire drape.

Kurtas are trickier - often more forgiving, yet easier to get wrong. Don’t drown yourself in oversized, boxy fits just because they "hide" things. If you have a heavier midsection, go for A-line or empire cuts that flow without clinging. If you’re straight and narrow, experiment with cinched waists, vertical prints, or side slits. And fabric matters: slippery synthetics can cling in all the wrong places, while cottons and handlooms give your body breathing room and structure.

 

Your clothes should echo your energy, not shrink you or make you overcompensate. If you love wearing bold colours but fear they’ll "highlight problem areas," wear them anyway - just balance them with texture and cuts that work with your frame, not against it.

And most importantly - try it on. Forget sizes. Forget mannequin styling. Move in it. Sit. Breathe. Walk. If it feels like you, it fits you.