SAREE COLOUR GUIDE FOR DAY, OFFICE & PARTY

Daytime Saree Colours (Brunch, Shopping, Casual Events)

Vibe: Fresh • Soft • Effortless

Best colours

• Pastels: powder blue, blush pink, mint green, lavender

• Earthy lights: beige, ivory, soft peach, light yellow

• Light florals & handloom tones

Why it works

• Natural daylight enhances soft shades

• Looks elegant without feeling heavy

• Photographs beautifully outdoors

Avoid

• Very dark shades (black, wine)

• Heavy gold borders in bright sun

Pro tip: Linen, cotton silk, mulmul, organza shine best in light colours.

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Office / Workwear Saree Colours

Vibe: Polished • Confident • Professional

Best colours

• Neutrals: grey, taupe, beige, off-white

• Solid classics: navy blue, bottle green, maroon

• Muted jewel tones: teal, olive, rust

Why it works

• Looks sharp under indoor lighting

• Communicates authority + elegance

• Easy to style repeatedly

Safe combinations

• Solid saree + contrast blouse

• Thin border or woven texture (not flashy)

🚫 Avoid: Neon shades, heavy shimmer, loud contrast pallus.

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 Party Saree Colours (Guest, Festive, Bridal)

Vibe: Rich • Celebratory • Statement-making

Day Party

• Peach, coral, pista green, gold beige

• Soft pinks with zari work

Evening / Night Party

• Red, wine, emerald green, royal blue

• Rani pink, deep purple, black with gold

Why it works

• Artificial lighting enhances deep colours

• Rich tones photograph luxuriously

• Matches festive jewellery & makeup

Fabric tip: Silk, Banarasi, Kanjivaram, tissue, velvet love darker shades.

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Quick Cheat Sheet

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Styling Wisdom (Teach Your Customer This)

Day = light colours
Work = calm colours
Celebration = rich colours