What to wear ?

Rasher · Oct 5th, 2006, 21:49

Hi all,

First time to India next month with my husband. Three weeks in Rajasthan and a week in south Goa.

I've been doing a bit of research on what to wear and I have come across advice to buy a shalmar kameez, as women commented that they got a lot less hassle when they wore one. I imagine this wouldn't be so much of an issue in Goa, but in Rajasthan it might be a good thing to do.

Anyway, just wondering where in Delhi I should go to buy one?

Thank you!

stinelie · Oct 5th, 2006, 22:05

I'm looking forward to see what replies you get... Going out shopping for the same myself in about a month

Happy travels

Stine

Rasher · Oct 5th, 2006, 22:19

Thanks ! You too.

Sama · Oct 5th, 2006, 22:38

Hello, ladies, and welcome to IM!

I am moving this thread to the Packing Tips forum to see if you get more answers to your questions....also, please look at the bottom of this page and will you see a list of similar threads on what to wear, so please check those for more ideas!

believe me, "what to wear" in India is a hot topic on IM! you are sure to get many answers.

cyberhippie · Oct 5th, 2006, 22:59

Wearing salwar kameez won't really stop any hassle you get have but it sure is a comfortable attire for India!!

Not that I've tried of course

I draw the line at "skirts"

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:01

Any ladies clothes shop.

You won't have any difficulties finding them.

See the many threads on dressing in India (for women) to pick up hints about buying ready-made, getting "ready-made" alterred, buying "sets" and getting tailoring done....

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Wearing salwar kameez won't really stop any hassle you may have but it sure is a comfortable attire for India!!

Doesn't work for you, CH? I find people leave me well alone

cyberhippie · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:04

He he you know I just edited the post above as well

Rasher · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:15

Thank you everyone. I wonder if I should get one for himself as well....?

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:19

Male equivalent: Kurta pyjama. Also very smart and comfortable. Yes, get him a few of those

New-South-Welshman · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:20

Get him one, I'll get one and we'll have our selves a kickin' eunuch party. Terrorising engagements and births.

Nick-H · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Wearing salwar kameez won't really stop any hassle you get have but it sure is a comfortable attire for India!!

Not that I've tried of course

I draw the line at "skirts"

Tee Hee. But I think it needs another edit

Rasher... just in case we have muddied the water with our banter, salwar kameez is definately a ladies only dress.

Rasher · Oct 5th, 2006, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Tee Hee. But I think it needs another edit

Rasher... just in case we have muddied the water with our banter, salwar kameez is definately a ladies only dress.

So my research tells me. But I am sorely tempted not to tell him. I've already persuaded him to bring a pith helmet.

Nick-H · Oct 6th, 2006, 00:21

Phew! I thought we'd confused you

I used to wear a Panama in Chennai --- but Pith Helmets are worn by our traffic police...

Rasher · Oct 6th, 2006, 00:23

This one belonged to his great grandfather, who was in the British Army in India. He's not really taking it, but the panama might be a good idea.

Oct 5th, 2006, 21:49	#1
Rasher Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 10	What to wear ? Hi all, First time to India next month with my husband. Three weeks in Rajasthan and a week in south Goa. I've been doing a bit of research on what to wear and I have come across advice to buy a shalmar kameez, as women commented that they got a lot less hassle when they wore one. I imagine this wouldn't be so much of an issue in Goa, but in Rajasthan it might be a good thing to do. Anyway, just wondering where in Delhi I should go to buy one? Thank you!

Oct 5th, 2006, 22:38	#4
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,542	Hello, ladies, and welcome to IM! I am moving this thread to the Packing Tips forum to see if you get more answers to your questions....also, please look at the bottom of this page and will you see a list of similar threads on what to wear, so please check those for more ideas! believe me, "what to wear" in India is a hot topic on IM! you are sure to get many answers. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,368	Any ladies clothes shop. You won't have any difficulties finding them. See the many threads on dressing in India (for women) to pick up hints about buying ready-made, getting "ready-made" alterred, buying "sets" and getting tailoring done.... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,401	Get him one, I'll get one and we'll have our selves a kickin' eunuch party. Terrorising engagements and births. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

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stinelie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 93	I'm looking forward to see what replies you get... Going out shopping for the same myself in about a month Happy travels Stine

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Rasher Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 10	Thanks ! You too.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Wearing salwar kameez won't really stop any hassle you get have but it sure is a comfortable attire for India!! Not that I've tried of course I draw the line at "skirts"

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	He he you know I just edited the post above as well

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Rasher Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 10	Thank you everyone. I wonder if I should get one for himself as well....?

Oct 5th, 2006, 23:19	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,368	Male equivalent: Kurta pyjama. Also very smart and comfortable. Yes, get him a few of those

Oct 6th, 2006, 00:21	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,368	Phew! I thought we'd confused you I used to wear a Panama in Chennai --- but Pith Helmets are worn by our traffic police...

Oct 6th, 2006, 00:23	#15
Rasher Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 10	This one belonged to his great grandfather, who was in the British Army in India. He's not really taking it, but the panama might be a good idea.

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