2/100. Woke up on this Monday morning to a grey sky and almost incessant rain.I decided to wear a favourite saree to work. A vibrant blood-red cotton-silk from the South with a gorgeous zari border and palla, this saree was the first gift from my husband after our wedding.

Somehow, I could not find the blouse that went with it. But I had my heart set on wearing it that day, matching blouse or no matching blouse. I took out a fitted black tee and wore my saree with it.

Once I reached office, the shower of compliments almost outdid the cats-and-dogs-rain. Happy was I. And yet again, this proved that nothing really needs to get in the way of our wearing a saree more often…