A saree can be the most decent dress, but/while it can ...

[Mahir1250]

A saree can be the most decent dress, while it can also be worn in a very vulgar way.

— What would be suitable here "while" or "but"? Is " while" wrong here?

Like this -
2. A saree can be the most decent dress, but it can also be worn in a very vulgar way.

Context: Reddit post.

 

[teechar]

Context: Reddit post.

Before we comment, please give us the link.

 

[Mahir1250]

Before we comment, please give us the link.

Here

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dhaka/comments/1nuawx9/do_you_consider_saree_a_decent_dress_in_todays

 

[teechar]

— What would be suitable here "while" or "but"?

Either.

Is " while" wrong here?

No, it wouldn't be wrong. "While" can mean "but".

while

1. during the time that, or at the same time as: 2. despite the fact that…

dictionary.cambridge.org

 

[jutfrank]

I say that 'while' is wrong here.

 

[SoothingDave]

I think it should be "but" as well.