DUBAI: The Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in India made waves on Twitter by asking followers to decide which saree she should wear to commemorate Indian Independence Day, which falls on Tuesday, in a social media competition.
MaryKay Carlson revealed the winning outfit Tuesday morning while attending celebrations in New Delhi, tweeting: “#SareeSearch success! Excited to attend #IndependenceDayIndia celebration wearing the voters’ choice — Kanjeevaram. #WeWearCulture.”
#SareeSearch success! Excited to attend #IndependenceDayIndia celebration wearing the voters' choice - Kanjeevaram. #WeWearCulture pic.twitter.com/l7pIXm4UmT
— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 15, 2017
Carlson used the hashtag #sareesearch to document her hunt for the perfect Indian outfit for the event, much to the delight of her social media followers.
When she narrowed down her search to four possible choices, she created a Twitter poll and let the fashion aficionados of the Twittersphere make her sartorial decision.
My #SareeSearch continues. Help me pick one to wear for #IndependenceDay by voting for your favorite. #WeWearCulture pic.twitter.com/sL9zhdrC3C
— MaryKay Loss Carlson (@USAmbIndia) August 4, 2017
Her efforts were praised online, with many thanking the diplomat for attempting to assimilate.
Thank You Ma'am for the kind gesture! !! you look beautiful in this attire.
— Darshan (@ddpandya) August 15, 2017
