what not to wear in Pune

Tinx123 · May 8th, 2009, 21:29

Hi

I am an Indian woman.....please don't get me wrong for asking.

Is it acceptable to wear the following in a tasteful way ( not tight & cheap).....I am very petite.

shorts

short skirts

Tight jeans

loose halter style tops.

athletic sports bras at the gym

Living in the US, ones gets used to not being gaped at wearing these items of clothing............but in India one never knows.

I feel it may be OK in Bombay......even Delhi...........but in Pune ?

Yes.....No...........depends on area? ( we'll be in Baner/Aundh)

Thanks

suz · May 9th, 2009, 00:29

there are lots of girls going around wearing all those in pune... i don't think you'll have any problem related to "gaped" :-)

but of course it depends on the area. Baner/Aundh is a pretty cosmopolitan area and should be fine.

rajered · May 9th, 2009, 01:16

I would agree to Suz. Most of the people living there are IT professionals from all over India.

edwardseco · May 9th, 2009, 01:34

Quote:

short skirts

Tight jeans

I know of no young Indian males that will object..

namaste_cat · May 9th, 2009, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinx123

shorts

short skirts

Tight jeans

loose halter style tops.

athletic sports bras at the gym

I personally (am also an Indian woman who lives in the U.S.) would only consider the last one though it would depend on the gym in question. Everything else on your list, leave behind in the U.S. In general jeans are ok but when you say "tight jeans"...

suz · May 9th, 2009, 13:13

hey namste_cat,

Are you in Pune or still in US? If you are in US, then what to wear in Pune might only be your speculation. As I said, there are areas (as Aundh, Koregaon P, etc) in Pune where you'll find people wearing almost all the things in the list mentioned by Tinx123. Old Pune city might not be a good idea to try those.

I just moved 2 months back here & was thinking exactly like you, but its totally different here.

tigerranch · May 9th, 2009, 14:28

Pune has no issues.. It is a beautiful place... Welcome to pune..

Nick-H · May 9th, 2009, 16:52

I see tigerranch is uniquely qualified to comment on the sports bra aspect!

It is amazing what expertise exists among our members

gachchami · May 9th, 2009, 17:04

Hey tinx,

You cannot avoid being gaped at anywhere in the country, not even in bombay..in delhi of course it comes with the territory. having said that, pune is a very cosmopolitan city, i lived there for four years as a student and go there every once in a while from bombay - i've never felt unsafe there. i've seen women wearing all that you have described and more(or less). As long as you can handle the stares, which trust me you'll get even if you're fully clad, you should be okay.

kavita

tigerranch · May 9th, 2009, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I see tigerranch is uniquely qualified to comment on the sports bra aspect!

It is amazing what expertise exists among our members

Yes Nick... all young girls in gyms are wearing sports bras..

delhiwala · May 9th, 2009, 18:19

Nick-H, I just checked the profile of tigerranch. He's really uniquely qualified to comment on the sports bra aspect!

Occupation: womens' lingerie designer

IMO, only lingeri designer would have been sufficient..or do we have lingerie for men also

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerranch

Yes Nick... all young girls in gyms are wearing sports bras..

LilBoy BigTown · May 9th, 2009, 18:47

I hate to be rude, but too many people are shooting from the hip here.

I do not think there is any place in India where a girl in tight jeans or sports bra will not be oogled at.

Let's not get carried away. Let's put it like it is, not how you would like to see it.

delhiwala · May 9th, 2009, 19:28

gachchami has also said the same thing !

Who's saying she will not be ogled it....

She will be stared at even if she completely drapes herself in a saree or even salwar kameez.........

tigerranch · May 9th, 2009, 19:59

Whats wrong in writing womens lingerie... thats my profession and we need to respect what one is doing

Why are you holding me by the neck Delhiwale

What wrong have i said...

a sports bra is a sports bra and worn by majority of the women while gyming.. I do design them... AND I AM THE BEST IN MY PROFESSION..

Nick-H · May 9th, 2009, 21:10

Tigerranch, nothing is wrong with it, and absolutely no disrespect or offence intended.

Just regard us like a bunch of kids giggling over a naughty word.

I guess for you, it is like the classic 1950s joke on my name (nicholas girls shouldn't climb trees. Nicker-less) --- I was fed up with it by the age of five! And yet, somehow, there's always someone who thinks I might not have heard it before!

May 8th, 2009, 21:29	#1
Tinx123 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 4	what not to wear in Pune Hi I am an Indian woman.....please don't get me wrong for asking. Is it acceptable to wear the following in a tasteful way ( not tight & cheap).....I am very petite. shorts short skirts Tight jeans loose halter style tops. athletic sports bras at the gym Living in the US, ones gets used to not being gaped at wearing these items of clothing............but in India one never knows. I feel it may be OK in Bombay......even Delhi...........but in Pune ? Yes.....No...........depends on area? ( we'll be in Baner/Aundh) Thanks

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May 9th, 2009, 00:29	#2
suz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 24	there are lots of girls going around wearing all those in pune... i don't think you'll have any problem related to "gaped" :-) but of course it depends on the area. Baner/Aundh is a pretty cosmopolitan area and should be fine.

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rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	I would agree to Suz. Most of the people living there are IT professionals from all over India.

May 9th, 2009, 13:13	#6
suz Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 24	hey namste_cat, Are you in Pune or still in US? If you are in US, then what to wear in Pune might only be your speculation. As I said, there are areas (as Aundh, Koregaon P, etc) in Pune where you'll find people wearing almost all the things in the list mentioned by Tinx123. Old Pune city might not be a good idea to try those. I just moved 2 months back here & was thinking exactly like you, but its totally different here.

May 9th, 2009, 14:28	#7
tigerranch Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pune Posts: 70	Pune has no issues.. It is a beautiful place... Welcome to pune..

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,207	I see tigerranch is uniquely qualified to comment on the sports bra aspect! It is amazing what expertise exists among our members

May 9th, 2009, 17:04	#9
gachchami Gachchami Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 44	Hey tinx, You cannot avoid being gaped at anywhere in the country, not even in bombay..in delhi of course it comes with the territory. having said that, pune is a very cosmopolitan city, i lived there for four years as a student and go there every once in a while from bombay - i've never felt unsafe there. i've seen women wearing all that you have described and more(or less). As long as you can handle the stares, which trust me you'll get even if you're fully clad, you should be okay. kavita

May 9th, 2009, 18:47	#12
LilBoy BigTown Visionary Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 636	I hate to be rude, but too many people are shooting from the hip here. I do not think there is any place in India where a girl in tight jeans or sports bra will not be oogled at. Let's not get carried away. Let's put it like it is, not how you would like to see it.

May 9th, 2009, 19:28	#13
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	gachchami has also said the same thing ! Who's saying she will not be ogled it.... She will be stared at even if she completely drapes herself in a saree or even salwar kameez.........

May 9th, 2009, 19:59	#14
tigerranch Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: pune Posts: 70	Whats wrong in writing womens lingerie... thats my profession and we need to respect what one is doing Why are you holding me by the neck Delhiwale What wrong have i said... a sports bra is a sports bra and worn by majority of the women while gyming.. I do design them... AND I AM THE BEST IN MY PROFESSION..

May 9th, 2009, 21:10	#15
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,207	Tigerranch, nothing is wrong with it, and absolutely no disrespect or offence intended. Just regard us like a bunch of kids giggling over a naughty word. I guess for you, it is like the classic 1950s joke on my name (nicholas girls shouldn't climb trees. Nicker-less) --- I was fed up with it by the age of five! And yet, somehow, there's always someone who thinks I might not have heard it before!