How Do You Dress For A Casual Indian Occasion?
• First of all, determine how many people are coming. If it is simply a three-family gathering for a casual dinner, then know that formal wear is not needed. If you are a girl, a salwar kameez, which is a traditional Indian tunic, scarf and leggings, should suffice, but it should be simple, with no major designs, and made of cotton. Alternately, a salwar top with jeans will be fine. Alternately, you could wear a simple, non-decorated skirt with a plain top. • If you are a woman in a small, three-family gathering, a simple cotton salwar kameez would be the best. At this point, wearing jeans and an old t-shirt is not right for such an occasion. • Judge if this is a formal party. Remember that not all formal parties need to be large and in halls. To celebrate an achievement, two or three families may go out to dinner together. If there is a cause for the party, you will generally be informed. In this case, dress formally. If you are going to an Indian restaurant, women should wear saris.
