Wearing shorts and skirts in New Delhi?
Mar 5, 2015, 9:46 am
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Wearing shorts and skirts in New Delhi?
I'll be doing the Golden Triangle starting from New Delhi in late April-early May.
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
Mar 6, 2015, 3:08 am
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You will probably get some unwanted attention no matter how you dress, unfortunately. Covering as much as possible might minimize it. Personally I'd try to wear bottoms that reach the knees, at least -- light linen pants and capris might work in hot weather.
Mar 6, 2015, 6:36 am
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I'll be doing the Golden Triangle starting from New Delhi in late April-early May.
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
I prefer wearing bermuda shorts and mid to knee length skirts as it will be hot then. Would I be getting lots of unwanted attention wearing shorts/skirts as a 30 year old average build Asian woman?
Mar 6, 2015, 2:56 pm
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Forget the shorts. You'll get enough unwanted attention as it is (particularly in north India) without adding that "provocation." I would go with nothing shorter than knee-length in a skirt, and nothing even remotely clingy or form-fitting, ever. Capri pants are your friend!
Just be happy that your skin isn't as pale as mine, and that your hair is not red...those two aspects of my appearance made me a major object of attention in my 25 or so visits to India over 1998-2014.
Just be happy that your skin isn't as pale as mine, and that your hair is not red...those two aspects of my appearance made me a major object of attention in my 25 or so visits to India over 1998-2014.
Mar 8, 2015, 11:52 pm
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Thanks for the replies ladies 
I only have a pair of linen pants, so I plan on buying more in India. Any ideas what price I should aim for when bargaining for a rudimentary one at the markets? Will I be able to find linen trousers with 27-28'' waist x 29'' inseam specs without much effort?
I only have a pair of linen pants, so I plan on buying more in India. Any ideas what price I should aim for when bargaining for a rudimentary one at the markets? Will I be able to find linen trousers with 27-28'' waist x 29'' inseam specs without much effort?
Mar 9, 2015, 6:02 am
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Depending on where you are and how many days you are spending in one place, it may be better to just have trousers made by a tailor--it can be quite cheap and fast. Trousers are not typical womens' wear in India, so you will have to go to more Westernized shops (in shopping malls, mostly) to find them, and you might not find your size. Going to a tailor will probably be more efficient, more fun, and end up with a better fit!
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Mar 9, 2015, 2:02 pm
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Depending on where you are and how many days you are spending in one place, it may be better to just have trousers made by a tailor--it can be quite cheap and fast. Trousers are not typical womens' wear in India, so you will have to go to more Westernized shops (in shopping malls, mostly) to find them, and you might not find your size. Going to a tailor will probably be more efficient, more fun, and end up with a better fit!
Cheap and fast meaning in a few hours?
That's true-- I always remember to wear trousers during the evenings.
Mar 9, 2015, 2:02 pm
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Mosquitoes ALWAYS find me, no matter how everyone else says "oh, it's dry season" or "oh, we're too high for them" - so I'll dress appropriately for culture & climate but always carry my small bottle of DEET.....
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I say this as someone who has bad reactions to mosquitoes and is generally way more likely to be bitten (or noticed to be bitten) by mosquitoes than others in my rooms.
Mar 9, 2015, 2:45 pm
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Mar 9, 2015, 3:48 pm
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Probably a day and a night. If you're staying two nights in a place it is doable, but with this itinerary, it might be challenging unless you are focused on finding a tailor shop the minute you get into town. Still, more fun than going to the mall, IMO. But in either case you're going to waste time on buying clothes rather than sightseeing. If I were you I'd just buy things at home before you leave.
Mar 10, 2015, 9:55 pm
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Try ExOfficio, REI, Columbia, Eddie Bauer, or Royal Robbins capris and skirts. They're made for travel and most styles are quick-dry for sink washing. Definitely cover up more than you would in the U.S., both to prevent unwanted attention and protect from bugs and sun.
Edit: Just noticed you're from Indonesia. My brand recommends would be suitable for U.S. residents.
Edit: Just noticed you're from Indonesia. My brand recommends would be suitable for U.S. residents.
Last edited by Dianne47; Mar 10, 2015 at 9:57 pm Reason: Sorry, mis-read OP to be U.S. based.