The main length that is tucked, pleated and wrapped around you. Butta, jaal or plain weaves usually fill this part.
One saree, your perfect fit
A saree is free size, so it fits every body beautifully. The only part that needs your measurements is the blouse. This guide explains what comes in the box, how much length you need and how to measure for a blouse that fits like it was made for you, because it will be.
Free sizeevery saree drapes to fit you
5.5 mtypical saree length, ready to drape
0.8 munstitched blouse piece in most designs
6.3 msingle-length designs, blouse in the running fabric
Listedexact measurements on every product page
Six yards, four parts
Every saree is one long length of fabric. Here is how it is laid out, from the end you tuck in to the blouse piece at the other end.
The woven edge that runs along the length and frames the drape. Zari borders catch the light as you move.
The decorative end that falls over your shoulder. It is usually the richest, most detailed part of the weave.
About 0.8 metres of fabric at the very end, to be cut off and tailored into your blouse. It comes unstitched.
Some designs come as a single length of about 6.3 metres with the blouse piece in the running fabric. Exact measurements are always listed on the product page, and may differ by a few centimetres because fabric is woven and finished in batches.
The right length for your height
A 5.5 metre saree gives a graceful classic drape for almost everyone. Use this as a simple guide.
Plenty of length for full pleats and a generous pallu in a classic drape.
The standard fit. Comfortable for every everyday and festive drape.
5.5 m works well; choose a 6.3 m single-length design for deeper pleats or a longer pallu.
Draping tip: wear the footwear you will wear on the day while draping. Your petticoat sets the hemline, so the saree should just touch the floor in your heels or flats.
How to measure for your blouse
Use a soft measuring tape and wear the bra you plan to wear with the saree. Keep the tape level and snug, never tight. Better still, ask someone to help.
- ShoulderAcross your back, from the tip of one shoulder to the tip of the other.
- BustAround the fullest part of your bust, with the tape level all the way round.
- Under-bustSnugly around your ribcage, just below the bust.
- WaistAround the point where you want the blouse to end, usually 1–2 inches below the under-bust.
- Armhole & sleeveAround the top of your arm at the shoulder joint, then from the shoulder tip down to where you want the sleeve to end. Measure around your arm at that point too.
- Blouse lengthFrom the shoulder, close to the neck, over the bust down to the waist point.
- Neck depthFrom the shoulder, close to the neck, down to your preferred front neckline. Do the same at the back.
Standard blouse sizes
Body measurements in inches. Use this to find your usual size, but always give your tailor your own measurements; they will add ease for comfort.
| Size | Bust | Under-bust | Waist | Shoulder | Armhole | Sleeve round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 · XS | 32 | 27 | 28 | 13.5 | 15 | 10 |
| 34 · S | 34 | 29 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 10.5 |
| 36 · M | 36 | 31 | 32 | 14.5 | 17 | 11 |
| 38 · L | 38 | 33 | 34 | 15 | 18 | 11.5 |
| 40 · XL | 40 | 35 | 36 | 15.5 | 19 | 12 |
| 42 · XXL | 42 | 37 | 38 | 16 | 20 | 12.5 |
| 44 · 3XL | 44 | 39 | 40 | 16.5 | 21 | 13 |
1 inch = 2.54 cm. For stitched blouses or ready-to-wear items, the size chart on the product page always comes first.
Petticoat, fall & pico
A few small details make a big difference to how your saree drapes and how long it lasts.
Choose one close to your saree’s colour, with a drawstring that sits firmly at your waist. Its length should reach the floor in the footwear you will wear.
A strip of fabric stitched along the inner hem. It adds a little weight so the pleats fall neatly, and protects the border. Recommended for silk sarees.
A neat machine edging on the raw ends of the saree that stops the fabric from fraying. Most tailors do fall and pico together.
The blouse piece is woven at the end of the saree. Your tailor will cut along the line where the design changes. Allow about a week for stitching.
Please note: fall, pico and blouse stitching are not included unless the product page says so. A saree that has been cut, stitched or altered cannot be exchanged, so check your saree carefully before sending it to your tailor.
Ask our team
Tell us your height and the saree you like, and we will tell you its exact length and blouse piece.
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