Is it OK to show navel in India?
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Yes you can provided you are able to handle extra attention you will get. If you are revealing your navel in western dress like crop Top then you will have to deal with catcalls. If you are wearing Saree then people will stare and try catching glimpse of your navel.
Wear the Saree Lower on the Waist If you want your saree to show your navel, you can wear it just below it, lower down on your waist. More of your midriff will be on display, and it will catch people’s eyes.
Can you open your belly button?
No! The belly button is kind of like a scar. You can’t reopen your belly button. Depending on how the scar tissue forms will decide whether you have an innie or an outie!
Is it acceptable to expose your navel?
Exposing the navel is not acceptable. Exposing the navel earns nothing but stares, which is not a good intention. Just ignore “your body , your choice.” types of advices. Do you feel embarrassed when your navel got exposed?
There is nothing right or wrong, it’s about your confidence and comfort whether to expose your navel or not. Rest it is upto u. If you feel comfortable to wear saree or lehenga below navel but feel embarrassed to expose then use a dupatta to cover it up.
In Lehenga, it gets exposed for me as the blouse is short and navel exposure will be cute in lehenga. There is nothing to be embarassed. Its your body and your rules. The Rock reveals the key to success for normal people. The big companies don’t want you to know his secrets. This is your hasitation that you can’t. You can. Don’t feel embarrassed.
What is the significance of the navel of a saree?
Specially, when you wearing saree. In ancient Indian tradition, the navel of Lord Vishnu is considered to be the source of life and creativity. There’s almost some sort of fascination with the navel in India, because it is considered to be a symbol of birth and life.