a woman in india

Leah · Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:21

hi all, in september my boyfriend and i will be traveling through india working our way from north to the south for 3 months and i was curious, as a woman, what the appropriate way to dress would be? i have a very large chest and i am afraid that covering my figure is going to be a challenge

. what is considered suitable to wear while backpacking around? help me please, i need advice....
Leah

Nuala · Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:48

Do not show your shoulders or cleavage and avoid really short trousers or short skirts like the plague, especially in the north or in less touristic places. However if you are travelling with a man they will be more respectful with you.

My advice: buy a salwar kameez as you arrive it will cost you peanuts and it's the most comfortable thing to wear whilst in India!

Nick-H · Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:22

Well, the sari is perfect for covering all and any shape or size of figure. It can be tied to show off, or it can be tied to be "modest".

But I never yet saw anyone wearing one with a backpack, so just follow Nuala's advice.

And check out the many other IM threads on appropriate dress for women in India

ladyvetphd · Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:35

Hi Nuala's suggestion is good. Wear Salwar Kurtas, loose ones, and you can even carry a dupatta! You can get nice cotton ones that look great and can also carry your backpack

indira · Jun 23rd, 2006, 02:12

i hope your boyfriend too has broad chest.

greenchutney · Jun 23rd, 2006, 02:32

the dupatta is your best friend

. buy a salwar kameez [SK] as others have advised and wear the dupatta in the front all the way to the stomach if you can get a big broad one..a U around your neck ......you can also get loose kurti's that go with jeans and pants.

dont worry..there are many indian women of size too. the sarees might be big complicated for a beginner and difficult to walk around...but SKs are easy, comfortable and readily available everywhere.

ratbrain · Jun 23rd, 2006, 10:28

When I stayed in the Ahmedabhad area I wore pants and t-shirts the whole time and no one really seemed to care. I also saw many other indian women wearing work-out, sporty clothes and jeans. I figure people are going to stare at you no matter what you wear, so dress comfortably and modestly.

Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:21	#1
Leah Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 8	a woman in india hi all, in september my boyfriend and i will be traveling through india working our way from north to the south for 3 months and i was curious, as a woman, what the appropriate way to dress would be? i have a very large chest and i am afraid that covering my figure is going to be a challenge . what is considered suitable to wear while backpacking around? help me please, i need advice.... Leah

Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:22	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,858	Well, the sari is perfect for covering all and any shape or size of figure. It can be tied to show off, or it can be tied to be "modest". But I never yet saw anyone wearing one with a backpack, so just follow Nuala's advice. And check out the many other IM threads on appropriate dress for women in India __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jun 22nd, 2006, 11:35	#4
ladyvetphd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai, india Posts: 288	salwar kurta Hi Nuala's suggestion is good. Wear Salwar Kurtas, loose ones, and you can even carry a dupatta! You can get nice cotton ones that look great and can also carry your backpack

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Nuala You cannot walk straight when the road bends Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London -Madrid....Now in Delhi! :) Posts: 38	Do not show your shoulders or cleavage and avoid really short trousers or short skirts like the plague, especially in the north or in less touristic places. However if you are travelling with a man they will be more respectful with you. My advice: buy a salwar kameez as you arrive it will cost you peanuts and it's the most comfortable thing to wear whilst in India!

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indira Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austria Posts: 170	i hope your boyfriend too has broad chest.

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greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,579	the dupatta is your best friend . buy a salwar kameez [SK] as others have advised and wear the dupatta in the front all the way to the stomach if you can get a big broad one..a U around your neck ......you can also get loose kurti's that go with jeans and pants. dont worry..there are many indian women of size too. the sarees might be big complicated for a beginner and difficult to walk around...but SKs are easy, comfortable and readily available everywhere.

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ratbrain Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Taiwan Posts: 10	When I stayed in the Ahmedabhad area I wore pants and t-shirts the whole time and no one really seemed to care. I also saw many other indian women wearing work-out, sporty clothes and jeans. I figure people are going to stare at you no matter what you wear, so dress comfortably and modestly.

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