: This period focused on traditional silk sarees, heavy gold "Temple" jewelry, and classic braided hair adorned with jasmine flowers (Malli-poo). 1960s – Glamour and Sophusiasm

A trendsetter for the "winged eyeliner" and puff-sleeved blouses, she brought a blend of classical grace and modern chic to the screen. B. Saroja Devi

| Era | Signature Style | Fabrics & Silhouettes | |------|----------------|------------------------| | (MGR era) | Modest, traditional, floral prints | Cotton sarees, half-sarees, gajra in hair, nose ring | | 1980s (Rajinikanth/Kamal era) | Glamorous transition – bigger jewelry, bold lips | Silk sarees, chiffon, puffed sleeves, high-neck blouses | | 1990s (peak commercial cinema) | Fusion – salwar suits, western gowns for songs | Velvet, sequins, net sarees, straight-cut kurtas |

: On screen, she brought the practice of the "pleated dance saree" into mainstream fashion. Off-screen, she favored simpler georgette sarees that allowed for fluid movement. Eyes :

The 1950s focused on traditionalism and simplicity, reflecting the mood of a newly independent nation.