: Before her political career, she was a massive fashion icon. She was among the first to bring modern silhouettes to the Tamil screen, including form-fitting sarees and even western-inspired costumes like her famous "Cleopatra" look. Padmini

: As trained classical dancers, their style often mirrored their craft. They popularized the use of heavy silk sarees with broad gold borders ( zari ), often worn in the Bharatanatyam style for cinematic sequences. The " Saroja Devi

: Known for her impeccable and often trend-setting wardrobe, Jayalalithaa introduced more western-influenced designs, including sleeveless blouses and body-con sarees that highlighted a more contemporary fashion sense. K.R. Vijaya

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