Men: What Pants/ Trousers do you wear in South?

absinthe_brat · Jan 23rd, 2008, 01:49

Hi
Just wondering what trousers blokes were when visiting the south....basically all i have is straight legged skinny (but not tight) trousers and Jeans......I'll probably die if I wear them over there....what do other people wear?

PeakXV · Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:16

I find the North too hot for trousers - so the South would defintely be a 'shorts destination'. It's all relative to where you come from and what you are use to though - ambient temperature wise.

Nick-H · Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:17

I have been mostly wearing...

My pants (English understanding = underpants) are boxers from Marks and Spencers in UK. For Outerwear i refuse to wear any kind of trousers, finding that the traditional vesti (dhoti) is comfortable and practical, albeit now considered old-fashioned.

Thus I represent the truly international face of tropical comfort, defining a New Cool for Hot Days. I also stay alive.

... Wear what ever you find comfortable to wear in high temperatures/humidity! You'll be hot; you'll sweat. Lightweight is good; easily washable is good...

absinthe_brat · Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:42

I guess I'll just wear what I own and pick something up when i get there....what to pick up now to wear as trousers......I'll see what I like and what'll keep me cooler than heavy denim

Nick-H · Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:57

Heavy denim not suitable.

I see local guys wearing it, and even corduroy --- like what I would wear in a UK winter!--- but, unless one has several generations of acclimatising (rather more than my three years, at least) it is a no-go.

absinthe_brat · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Heavy denim not suitable.

I see local guys wearing it, and even corduroy --- like what I would wear in a UK winter!--- but, unless one has several generations of acclimatising (rather more than my three years, at least) it is a no-go.

the only light bottoms i have are 1 tracksuit bottom and a few pairs of jogging shorts...I'll have to pick up something lighter when i get there.......I've looked at Dhoti's but I'll have to really think about that one....

Nick-H · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:11

It is best to practice before appearing in public

Looks like you should come as you are, and make an early visit to the local shops.

stungan · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:13

Wear light trousers (loose cargo pants), shorts (but not inside religious places) or a veshti as Nick suggests (with strings attached).

As for me, I won't have bothered wearing any if "Shakeela" was around ... la la di da

crvlvr · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:31

Foreigners in shorts stick out like a sore thumb in India. Typically only boys wear shorts in India.

stungan · Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:41

@crvlvr
Not really. A lot of foreigners visiting Calcutta wear shorts and no one cares a hoot. But yeah it depends on what type of place you are travelling to.

PeakXV · Jan 23rd, 2008, 04:46

A think apart from wearing them at certain religious sites and possibly upsetting the odd myopic mind of the british-raj dresscode hangeron-ers cum fuddieduddies

- shorts are fine.

There are so many lengths & styles nowadays - that it's much easier to please the 'fashion police' wherever they may be lurking.

Certainly within the sports/athletic communities, the clubs & lobbies of the 5* hotels, and even within/around the affluent neighborhoods of India - shorts are trendy and definitely not out of place.

edwardseco · Jan 23rd, 2008, 05:03

Quote:

@crvlvr
Not really. A lot of foreigners visiting Calcutta wear shorts and no one cares a hoot. But yeah it depends on what type of place you are travelling to.

Very much so, out of the tourist track and it would be different. My relations would never allow shorts or heaven forbid, a dhoti. They are very sensitive about having their status diminished by a poorly dressed inlaw. Of course, if there is no status consideration go for sky clad Jain

..

worldofmuse · Jan 23rd, 2008, 06:40

Adult male tourist wearing shorts really stands out and borders on being offensive and insensitive. Please only at the beach or inside a guesthouse. It's dressing up in a little boy costume.
Any light weight pants will do fine. My first day in Madurai I had a pair made, which is a great experience.

abracax · Jan 23rd, 2008, 06:42

Tilley shorts. Not nearly as offensive as a ghori in a lunghi.

absinthe_brat · Jan 23rd, 2008, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by worldofmuse

Adult male tourist wearing shorts really stands out and borders on being offensive and insensitive. Please only at the beach or inside a guesthouse. It's dressing up in a little boy costume.
Any light weight pants will do fine. My first day in Madurai I had a pair made, which is a great experience.

I hate wearing shorts....now to find someone to make me a pair of pantalons when I get there on saturday

Jan 23rd, 2008, 01:49	#1
absinthe_brat Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 20	Men: What Pants/ Trousers do you wear in South? Hi Just wondering what trousers blokes were when visiting the south....basically all i have is straight legged skinny (but not tight) trousers and Jeans......I'll probably die if I wear them over there....what do other people wear?

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:16	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,516	I find the North too hot for trousers - so the South would defintely be a 'shorts destination'. It's all relative to where you come from and what you are use to though - ambient temperature wise. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot http://www.indiamike.com/images/smokin.gif Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:17	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 22,907	I have been mostly wearing... My pants (English understanding = underpants) are boxers from Marks and Spencers in UK. For Outerwear i refuse to wear any kind of trousers, finding that the traditional vesti (dhoti) is comfortable and practical, albeit now considered old-fashioned. Thus I represent the truly international face of tropical comfort, defining a New Cool for Hot Days. I also stay alive. ... Wear what ever you find comfortable to wear in high temperatures/humidity! You'll be hot; you'll sweat. Lightweight is good; easily washable is good... __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:13	#8
stungan If You Shit, You Are Materialistic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the streets have no cows...we like our steaks only!!! Posts: 26	Wear light trousers (loose cargo pants), shorts (but not inside religious places) or a veshti as Nick suggests (with strings attached). As for me, I won't have bothered wearing any if "Shakeela" was around ... la la di da __________________ Bhole Baba Paar Karega!!

Jan 23rd, 2008, 06:42	#14
abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 431	Tilley shorts. Not nearly as offensive as a ghori in a lunghi. __________________ Fuck the Chilympics - I'm goin' to Goa!

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:42	#4
absinthe_brat Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 20	I guess I'll just wear what I own and pick something up when i get there....what to pick up now to wear as trousers......I'll see what I like and what'll keep me cooler than heavy denim

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:57	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 22,907	Heavy denim not suitable. I see local guys wearing it, and even corduroy --- like what I would wear in a UK winter!--- but, unless one has several generations of acclimatising (rather more than my three years, at least) it is a no-go.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:11	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 22,907	It is best to practice before appearing in public Looks like you should come as you are, and make an early visit to the local shops.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:31	#9
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,206	Foreigners in shorts stick out like a sore thumb in India. Typically only boys wear shorts in India.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 03:41	#10
stungan If You Shit, You Are Materialistic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where the streets have no cows...we like our steaks only!!! Posts: 26	@crvlvr Not really. A lot of foreigners visiting Calcutta wear shorts and no one cares a hoot. But yeah it depends on what type of place you are travelling to.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 04:46	#11
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,516	A think apart from wearing them at certain religious sites and possibly upsetting the odd myopic mind of the british-raj dresscode hangeron-ers cum fuddieduddies - shorts are fine. There are so many lengths & styles nowadays - that it's much easier to please the 'fashion police' wherever they may be lurking. Certainly within the sports/athletic communities, the clubs & lobbies of the 5* hotels, and even within/around the affluent neighborhoods of India - shorts are trendy and definitely not out of place.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 06:40	#13
worldofmuse Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland.USA Posts: 4	Adult male tourist wearing shorts really stands out and borders on being offensive and insensitive. Please only at the beach or inside a guesthouse. It's dressing up in a little boy costume. Any light weight pants will do fine. My first day in Madurai I had a pair made, which is a great experience.

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