noun
- A short blouse or fitted bodice worn under a sari or as part of traditional South Asian dress, especially in India.
Usage: Also spelled 'choly' or 'choli blouse'; Common in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi traditional clothing
Examples
- She wore a red silk choli under her wedding sari.
- The choli was embroidered with gold thread and small mirrors.
- Traditional Indian dancers often wear a choli as part of their costume.
- The tailor adjusted the fit of the choli to match the sari perfectly.
- A well-fitted choli is essential for wearing a sari comfortably.