Fabrics form an integral part of our life. Apart from covering us which is the basic necessity of our life, it serves other purposes also like comfort, warmth, fashion. All kinds of Indian fabrics are made using fibers as their raw material. Fabrics are made from natural fibers like plant, animal and mineral sources but now in the twentieth century they were supplemented by artificial fibers made from petroleum.                          

 Indian Fabrics are of different types, they come in different textures, weaves, prints, colors. Fabrics can be effectively used to camouflage an individual’s body by making him or her look plump or slim. But no matter what ever their size people want to look slim and the trick lies in wearing clothes made of the right kind of fabric that is appropriate for their individual body shape, making them look slimmer.  

 Today the market is flooded with different kinds of Indian fabrics, each serving a different purpose. Fabrics should be chosen wisely.  In order to look slim shiny or heavy textured fabrics should not be worn. Avoid stiff, hard and clingy fabrics. Over spandexed fabrics should be totally avoided as they magnify every possible bulge. Fabrics like georgette, chiffon, crepe, some cotton and silk blends can be worn to give a slimming effect.  

GEORGETTE: It is a sheer crepe Indian fabric with pebbly surface. It has a dull face and has an outstanding durability. Usually it has same yarns in warp and filling. Though georgettes are heavier than chiffons, they give a very good fall. It drapes well giving a slim look to the body. Georgette saris, salwar kameez, kurtas, dresses are very popular among all age groups. It is available in a wide range of colors. This fabric can be dyed as well as printed easily. Surface embellishments like embroidery, beads and sequins enhance the beauty of the fabric. 

CHIFFON: This is an extremely lightweight, thin, fine and sheer fabric. It is usually made of nylon, rayon or silk and the filament yarns are highly twisted. It is made using plain weave and is translucent in appearance. It is lighter than chiffon and is a very delicate fabric. It is generally used for dresses, tops, tunics, salwar kameez and saris. The appearance of this fabric can be enhanced as it can not only be dyed in different colors but can also be embellished as well as embroidered. 

CREPE: Crepe is a fabric with pebbly or crinkled surface. It is produced by use of special high twist crepe yarns. It can be granite or plain weave. It gives a perfect fall and is light weight. It is a user friendly fabric as it can not only be dyed but it can also be embroidered and printed. It can be used in salwar kameez, saris, tops, tunics, kurtis, dresses and many other garments. Apart from these Indian fabrics there are many cotton blend and silk blend fabrics which give a slimming effect. 

COTTON: Cotton is a natural fabric which gives a slim look. Cotton is obtained from a bushy plant, scientifically known as gossypium. The fruit part of the plant is used to make cotton fabric. These fibers when spun into thread are used to make soft, breathable textile. It is a very versatile fabric. There are many cotton blend fabrics available in the market today, which when properly used give a slimmer look 

SILK: Silk is a very strong and absorbent fabric. It has a unique softness. Silk fibers are made from cocoons of silk worms and are used to make thread and fabric. Many silk blend fabrics give a slim look when worn. In order to look slim an important thing to be kept in mind is to wear the appropriate colors. Apart from black which is an accepted slimming color other colors such as violet, olive, navy, grey, chocolate, brown and burgundy also give a slimmer look 

 So the next time you venture out for shopping, make sure to pick up the appropriate Indian fabrics vis-à-vis appropriate colors if you want to camouflage your bulges and look slim.

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