Tell me honestly—when was the last time you pulled out your saree, draped it just for yourself, twirled around in front of the mirror, and thought, “Wow, this feels like magic”?
If it’s been a while (or never 😱), then July is calling your name. Here’s why this month is practically a love letter to your saree wardrobe, and why you should answer it in six yards of style.
July rains have this romantic, old-Bollywood kind of vibe, don’t they? Picture yourself in a soft mulmul saree in pastel florals, hair open, enjoying pakoras by the window.
Mulmul is breathable, dries quickly if you get caught in a drizzle, and feels like wearing a cloud. (Trust me, I wore mine last week and didn’t want to change all day.)
From Rath Yatra to early Shravan, Indian households start prepping for tiny rituals and pujas. And honestly, there’s nothing that elevates a simple evening like slipping into a cotton silk saree with a fresh gajra.
Bonus? Even if it’s a last-minute get-together, you look effortlessly festive.
Been scrolling Instagram lately? Every second reel is someone draping a dreamy organza saree, adding statement earrings, and doing that slow-motion hair flip.
July is perfect to try these lightweight, flowy fabrics. They don’t cling in humidity, photograph like a dream, and give off that I-don’t-even-have-to-try energy.
Real talk—most online boutiques and local stores do mid-year stock clearance in July. That means amazing handloom pieces, rare prints, and contemporary organzas often come with sweet discounts.
(Ahem, your wallet might groan, but your saree rack will throw a party.)
The weather might be moody, but your style doesn’t have to be. July is a great time to:
You’ll be surprised how wearing a saree just because can turn an ordinary weekday into something special.
Why not pick one day this month to wear a saree, click a mirror selfie, and post it with the caption:
“Celebrating saree season 🌸 #JulyDrapes #SareeMood”
(And tag us—we’ll hype you up in the comments like the saree fam we are!)
July is the perfect mix of moody weather, little festivities, and irresistible sales to remind you why sarees are timeless.
So, open that wardrobe, let the sarees tumble out, and pick one to celebrate the season. Trust me—once you wrap yourself in it, you’ll wonder why you ever waited.
Sumana Bhattacharya completed her Masters in Economics from the University of Calcutta & was working with the Department of Education, Govt. of West Bengal to provide training to the teachers in Government Schools. She moved to USA in 2005 after getting married & is the mother of 2 kids. She is the one that drives IndyVogue every day, every hour, every minute and every second. Salute to her and her undying spirit.
