The petticoat or skirt worn beneath a saree requires a secure waistband or drawstring, which can naturally create lines under smooth silk or georgette fabrics.
Tight skirts and dresses are popular in promotional events and item numbers.
At public appearances—such as audio launches, award ceremonies, and airport arrivals—actresses walk through a gauntlet of flashing lights. High-intensity camera flashes possess a unique property: they can temporarily penetrate the outer layers of specific sheer, light-colored, or tightly woven fabrics. This optical effect often reveals undergarment silhouettes, seams, or lining that are entirely invisible to the naked human eye under ambient light.