Six Yards, One Second Skin: How the Saree Became My Comfort—and My Calling

Mumbai, Jan 2026 : Smitha Sinha, a former air hostess with India’s national carrier, and for years my saree was more than just a uniform—it was my second skin. From early morning departures to long-haul flights, from humid summers to biting winters, I was comfortable in my saree in every situation and every weather. It never restricted me. In fact, it empowered me.

While many perceived the saree as difficult or demanding, I experienced it as effortless. It moved with me, adapted to me, and gave me a quiet confidence that stayed intact through long duty hours and demanding schedules. Comfort, for me, was never about changing clothes—it was about knowing how to wear them right.

After retirement, an unexpected chapter unfolded. Friends began approaching me for help—not with travel plans, but with sarees. They wanted me to drape them, to show them how I carried it all day without discomfort. Their curiosity soon turned into honest conversations.

Many women confessed their fear of heavy sarees like Kanjivarams and Banarasis. Being curvy, they felt these rich weaves would only make them look bulkier. Some admired cotton sarees and wished they could wear them for corporate events, but worried about managing pleats, creases, and long hours at work.

Organzas, they said, were an absolute nightmare—stiff, unforgiving, and intimidating. What troubled me most was what they didn’t see online. There were plenty of saree draping videos—but mostly featuring slim models. Curvy women were rarely represented, and when they were, it felt tokenistic. The unspoken message was clear: sarees were elegant, but not always for everyone.

That was the moment that made me pause and think—why not change this narrative?
Why not help women drape sarees in a way that suits their bodies, their routines, and their realities? Why not teach them how to remain comfortable in a saree all day—whether they are petite, tall, slim, or beautifully curvaceous?

I realised the saree was never the problem. Fear was. A lack of guidance was. The belief that only certain body types could carry six yards with grace. When worn correctly, a saree does not add bulk—it creates balance. Heavy fabrics can be structured and flattering. Cottons can look powerful and professional. Even organzas can feel manageable with the right drape, pinning, and understanding of posture. Comfort has nothing to do with size—it has everything to do with technique.

Today, my journey has taken a meaningful turn—from flying thousands of feet above the ground to working closely with six yards of fabric. I now drape sarees not just to make women look good, but to make them feel at home in what they wear.

Because every woman deserves to say with confidence:
“This saree is my second skin.”

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