A saree consists of three parts. Petticoat: An underskirt hanging from the waist Blouse:Upper garment like a half-sleeve shirt Sari:This is a very long strip of unstitched cloth, ranging from four to nine metres in length, which can be draped in various styles. The most common style is for the sari to be wrapped around the waist, with one end then draped over the shoulder baring the midriff. The sari is usually worn over the petticoat , with the blouse forming the upper garment. The blouse has short sleeves and a low neck and is usually cropped

A dhoti is a traditional lower garment used by Indians since time immemorial .