Appropriate clothing for my trip.

tombud10 · Jul 14th, 2009, 04:43

Hello!

I'm travelling through India in November and I have a few questions about clothing. There is a lot of advice for women to wear the appropriate things when in India, not show too much flesh etc. However, I am a white male from the UK and I wondered what would be considered inappropriate for me? Im planning on just wearing the t-shirt and shorts combination for the majority of my trip. Would this be ok? I dont want to offend any locals. Any help you can give me would be great.

Thanks!

Tom

discoveringtheforest · Jul 14th, 2009, 20:59

Tom im flying out of the uk in november also,im planning on taking simple light weight natural colour L/S shirts and long trousers.Company called Craghoppers do a good range called Kiwi,that are very comfortable and easy kept.
I'll be in india until march so mostly the winter months where it can get a little chilly nov dec time for a lightweight fleace might be a good idea too.

Id personal choose long sleave shirts over tee shirts and longer trousers over shorts,just for better sun protection and biting insects.

You can also of course get clothing made up out there to your size,which is pretty cheap.

Hope this helps

Nick-H · Jul 14th, 2009, 23:02

Lycra

...would be considered inappropriate.

Hal · Jul 15th, 2009, 00:23

Many male tourists wear shorts, but they do scream "Tourist!!!". And they aren't appropriate in mosques.
I wore shorts my first time in India, but then switched to light cotton trousers the next visit. They also keep the mossies off and protect you from the sun.

tombud10 · Jul 15th, 2009, 01:04

Thanks for your help! I guess I can always buy stuff along the way too if I need to.

Tom

namaste_cat · Jul 15th, 2009, 04:21

Tom, my son (& hubby) do the same as Hal & wear light cotton trousers. Instead of T-shirts (which can be too thick and tightly woven for Indian weather), they wear Khaadi/hand-loomed cotton tunics/kurts. My daughter and I dress the same way, pretty much.

Son and hubby feel very self-conscious in shorts because of what they call their "pale legs" Hey I like pale legs just fine!

But seriously, you will find a thin breathable layer of cotton will protect you from the direct rays of the sun, and help w/ mossies too.

Jul 14th, 2009, 04:43	#1
tombud10 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 24	Appropriate clothing for my trip. Hello! I'm travelling through India in November and I have a few questions about clothing. There is a lot of advice for women to wear the appropriate things when in India, not show too much flesh etc. However, I am a white male from the UK and I wondered what would be considered inappropriate for me? Im planning on just wearing the t-shirt and shorts combination for the majority of my trip. Would this be ok? I dont want to offend any locals. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks! Tom

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
help ! clothing for cycle trip manali to leh	rukiebiker	Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles	7	May 1st, 2009 19:18
Motorbike clothing for trip in December/Jan	BjornOlsen	Buses, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Bicycles	5	Nov 4th, 2008 13:21
Clothing	Eagle	Packing Tips for India travel	2	May 2nd, 2007 05:43
appropriate clothing	baaronson	Chai and Chat	23	May 12th, 2005 05:24

Jul 14th, 2009, 20:59	#2
discoveringtheforest Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 11	Tom im flying out of the uk in november also,im planning on taking simple light weight natural colour L/S shirts and long trousers.Company called Craghoppers do a good range called Kiwi,that are very comfortable and easy kept. I'll be in india until march so mostly the winter months where it can get a little chilly nov dec time for a lightweight fleace might be a good idea too. Id personal choose long sleave shirts over tee shirts and longer trousers over shorts,just for better sun protection and biting insects. You can also of course get clothing made up out there to your size,which is pretty cheap. Hope this helps

Jul 14th, 2009, 23:02	#3
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Lycra ...would be considered inappropriate.

Jul 15th, 2009, 00:23	#4
Hal . . . _ _ _ . . . Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,303	Many male tourists wear shorts, but they do scream "Tourist!!!". And they aren't appropriate in mosques. I wore shorts my first time in India, but then switched to light cotton trousers the next visit. They also keep the mossies off and protect you from the sun.

Jul 15th, 2009, 01:04	#5
tombud10 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 24	Thanks for your help! I guess I can always buy stuff along the way too if I need to. Tom

Jul 15th, 2009, 04:21	#6
namaste_cat Kashmiri-Punjabi Sherni Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amreeka Posts: 941	Tom, my son (& hubby) do the same as Hal & wear light cotton trousers. Instead of T-shirts (which can be too thick and tightly woven for Indian weather), they wear Khaadi/hand-loomed cotton tunics/kurts. My daughter and I dress the same way, pretty much. Son and hubby feel very self-conscious in shorts because of what they call their "pale legs" Hey I like pale legs just fine! But seriously, you will find a thin breathable layer of cotton will protect you from the direct rays of the sun, and help w/ mossies too.