Question for the ladies of IM :D

Shiva · Oct 27th, 2005, 04:22

Yes. Never wear white bras or in general white clothing in india - too much dust is around and makes the white stuff looking ugly in minutes. I go with 2 black sports bra (which are very comfortable for me, perfect size, but look ugly ;-) ) and one black cotton bra.

My next trip to India starts next Monday, whoo hooo!

S

LazyGirl · Oct 27th, 2005, 04:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie 5

I've been told that it is best to bring non-white underwear as the dobbi wallahs will thrash/bleach the whites ones to try to get them ultra-white. Is this true?

I didn't bring any white underwear but I did notice that after sending my clothes to be washed the underwear looked a lot more thrashed than my other clothes.

Aussie 5 · Oct 27th, 2005, 04:59

Thanks for the feedback - no white bras or undies for me!!
Shiva - have a wonderful trip - you must be very excited, only a few days to go! I've got 14 days to go before my first visit, and my excitment is growing by the day. I've got my bag out and have started to gather the essentials for the journey. As they say - anticipation is a major part of the experience!

Sama · Oct 27th, 2005, 05:02

the one thing I learned during my first trip to India in September was lay out all the stuff you think you're going to take, then cut it in half. I only brought one suitcase of clothes, but I could have gotten by on half of what I brought.

Aussie 5 · Oct 27th, 2005, 05:18

(now moved to a new thread as it was really off topic)

Size of suitcase for carry-on
Yes, I'm trying to cut down what I take, so I have decided that I will take only one smallish suitcase - a 115cm (45 inch) - which wont leave me with much room for clothes. A self-limiting strategy which should work.

I'm flying Qantas and I understand that 115cms is the maximum size for carry-on luggage, so hopefully I wont have to wait for my bag at Mumbai or be concerned about any tampering. Has anyone had trouble taking a case that size as carry-on? (The size of the bag comes from adding the height, width and depth of the case)

traceyam · Oct 27th, 2005, 05:58

I prefer sports bras while in India, too. If you have clothing such as a kameez or sari blouse made for you, keep in mind you will need to ask for a neckline which will cover the sports bra straps, which are generally closer together than traditional bra straps. A lovely Indian garment looks awful and tacky with sports bra straps showing at the neckline.

Padma · Oct 27th, 2005, 06:42

I didn't try the sports bra option (but will next time I think, it might make jeep trips a little less traumatic)) but I agree, don't take white stuff unless you don't mind what colour it becomes. I also didn't bother with expensive bras because they get the hell whacked out of them. Bonds cotton ones seemed to do the trick just fine. One thing I remember though from my last trip is that I had one lacy thing for emergencies because i could wash it myself and it dried really fast. But then if you are going somewhere hot that won't matter much. If you are in the mountains nothing ever dries very fast and there are few things less appealing first thing in the morning than a damp bra.

Padma

genevieve_lalune · Oct 27th, 2005, 07:59

If you want *any* kind of waxing, including brazilian waxes, it can be done at Lakmé Beauty Salon, in all major cities.

Lakmé is India's major beauty brand and I must say their salon is hella swanky, fit for brides and Bollywood stars.

PS -- Can anyone see my posts?

Fresa81 · Oct 27th, 2005, 08:04

Wow I leave this thread for like what ... 12 hours and everyone's giving advice!

Cool!

3 bras it is then - *sigh* - sports bras are so UGLY though aren't they, but its not like anyone's going to see them right?

Apart from the dhobi wallahs .... oooh!

Off to do some serious clothes shopping then ..... !!!

F.

dzibead · Oct 27th, 2005, 08:11

Well, I knew Nick would pop up sooner or later! -- had exactly the same thought as Judi, priya and torryquine - hee hee!

guerik · Oct 27th, 2005, 08:24

I just bring whatever's starting to look a bit dodgy - as it will look very dodgy by the end of the trip. I usually wash them myself in the hotel room, the only time I sent one out to the dhobi it came back with the underwire seperate

docgirl2005 · Oct 27th, 2005, 09:07

I disagree with people saying that waxing might be a risk in smaller Indian cities. The best part of my visit to India is the pampering I recieve there at a fraction of the cost I would pay here at an average day spa with rude front desk staff or something. Indians use natural products...ayurvedic and home remedies. As long as you stick to natural products that they use you will have a wonderful time getting pampered. The wax used is usually sugar or jaggery and syrups.

The only thing I suggest is if you are in bigger cities try the star hotel beauty parlours. They have to keep a standard...and the 10 dollars or 12 dollars you spend is MUCH more economical than in western countries with exceptional service.....Dont miss the Indian beauty parlour experience.

By the way. I am indian and I have very soft skin thank you...

p.s. Try threading your eyebrows in an Indian parlour...the perfect arches are amazing

Fresa81 · Oct 27th, 2005, 09:43

What does 'threading' mean?

Sounds painful ...

guerik · Oct 27th, 2005, 09:54

They sort of hook up a thread between their teeth and hand, and it twists around and catches up the hair - sort of the original epilady!
More info here - http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/threading.html

I've had only good experiences at Indian Beauty Parlours too - a nice way to end your trip! And my feet generally need a pedicure if I've been running around the countryside in Tevas

Aussie 5 · Oct 27th, 2005, 10:03

Wow!!!! Dont think 'threading' is for me - sounds very painful.
Aaaargh....

Oct 27th, 2005, 05:02	#19
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,542	the one thing I learned during my first trip to India in September was lay out all the stuff you think you're going to take, then cut it in half. I only brought one suitcase of clothes, but I could have gotten by on half of what I brought. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

Oct 27th, 2005, 05:18	#20
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	(now moved to a new thread as it was really off topic) Size of suitcase for carry-on Yes, I'm trying to cut down what I take, so I have decided that I will take only one smallish suitcase - a 115cm (45 inch) - which wont leave me with much room for clothes. A self-limiting strategy which should work. I'm flying Qantas and I understand that 115cms is the maximum size for carry-on luggage, so hopefully I wont have to wait for my bag at Mumbai or be concerned about any tampering. Has anyone had trouble taking a case that size as carry-on? (The size of the bag comes from adding the height, width and depth of the case) Last edited by Aussie 5 : Oct 27th, 2005 at 06:49.

Oct 27th, 2005, 05:58	#21
traceyam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 426	I prefer sports bras while in India, too. If you have clothing such as a kameez or sari blouse made for you, keep in mind you will need to ask for a neckline which will cover the sports bra straps, which are generally closer together than traditional bra straps. A lovely Indian garment looks awful and tacky with sports bra straps showing at the neckline. __________________ "Don't you sometimes wish the arctic was strawberry flavoured?" -- Thermoman

Oct 27th, 2005, 08:04	#24
Fresa81 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: india Posts: 165	Wow I leave this thread for like what ... 12 hours and everyone's giving advice! Cool! 3 bras it is then - sigh - sports bras are so UGLY though aren't they, but its not like anyone's going to see them right? Apart from the dhobi wallahs .... oooh! Off to do some serious clothes shopping then ..... !!! F. __________________ Whereever you go, there you are.

Oct 27th, 2005, 08:11	#25
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,207	Well, I knew Nick would pop up sooner or later! -- had exactly the same thought as Judi, priya and torryquine - hee hee! Last edited by dzibead : Oct 27th, 2005 at 14:46.

Oct 27th, 2005, 04:22	#16
Shiva Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 26	Yes. Never wear white bras or in general white clothing in india - too much dust is around and makes the white stuff looking ugly in minutes. I go with 2 black sports bra (which are very comfortable for me, perfect size, but look ugly ;-) ) and one black cotton bra. My next trip to India starts next Monday, whoo hooo! S

Oct 27th, 2005, 04:59	#18
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	Thanks for the feedback - no white bras or undies for me!! Shiva - have a wonderful trip - you must be very excited, only a few days to go! I've got 14 days to go before my first visit, and my excitment is growing by the day. I've got my bag out and have started to gather the essentials for the journey. As they say - anticipation is a major part of the experience!

Oct 27th, 2005, 06:42	#22
Padma Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 77	I didn't try the sports bra option (but will next time I think, it might make jeep trips a little less traumatic)) but I agree, don't take white stuff unless you don't mind what colour it becomes. I also didn't bother with expensive bras because they get the hell whacked out of them. Bonds cotton ones seemed to do the trick just fine. One thing I remember though from my last trip is that I had one lacy thing for emergencies because i could wash it myself and it dried really fast. But then if you are going somewhere hot that won't matter much. If you are in the mountains nothing ever dries very fast and there are few things less appealing first thing in the morning than a damp bra. Padma

Oct 27th, 2005, 07:59	#23
genevieve_lalune Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The present. Posts: 36	If you want any kind of waxing, including brazilian waxes, it can be done at Lakmé Beauty Salon, in all major cities. Lakmé is India's major beauty brand and I must say their salon is hella swanky, fit for brides and Bollywood stars. PS -- Can anyone see my posts?

Oct 27th, 2005, 08:24	#26
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	I just bring whatever's starting to look a bit dodgy - as it will look very dodgy by the end of the trip. I usually wash them myself in the hotel room, the only time I sent one out to the dhobi it came back with the underwire seperate

Oct 27th, 2005, 09:07	#27
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	Somewhat disagree I disagree with people saying that waxing might be a risk in smaller Indian cities. The best part of my visit to India is the pampering I recieve there at a fraction of the cost I would pay here at an average day spa with rude front desk staff or something. Indians use natural products...ayurvedic and home remedies. As long as you stick to natural products that they use you will have a wonderful time getting pampered. The wax used is usually sugar or jaggery and syrups. The only thing I suggest is if you are in bigger cities try the star hotel beauty parlours. They have to keep a standard...and the 10 dollars or 12 dollars you spend is MUCH more economical than in western countries with exceptional service.....Dont miss the Indian beauty parlour experience. By the way. I am indian and I have very soft skin thank you... p.s. Try threading your eyebrows in an Indian parlour...the perfect arches are amazing

Oct 27th, 2005, 09:43	#28
Fresa81 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: india Posts: 165	What does 'threading' mean? Sounds painful ...

Oct 27th, 2005, 09:54	#29
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	They sort of hook up a thread between their teeth and hand, and it twists around and catches up the hair - sort of the original epilady! More info here - http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/threading.html I've had only good experiences at Indian Beauty Parlours too - a nice way to end your trip! And my feet generally need a pedicure if I've been running around the countryside in Tevas

Oct 27th, 2005, 10:03	#30
Aussie 5 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 278	Wow!!!! Dont think 'threading' is for me - sounds very painful. Aaaargh....

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