i know most of the tourists wear western clothes, but i love saris, i think they give you an elegance that's hard to achieve in western garb (and they're probably more adapted to the weather)... what will the locals think? would i look ridiculous? i wouldn't want to wear anything too complicated, just a nice coloured cotton/muslin one; my hair is pretty much the same as my avatar's... also i've got a tattoo on my back, would it be a problem? thank you :)
2007-02-09 20:48:11 · 19 answers · asked by misspimousse 3 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
my tattoo is between my shoulder blades and it's quite big! it would definitely be exposed.
2007-02-09 21:09:27 · update #1
dream girl: i am not indian, which is why i'm asking the question. are you sure you read it? i'm not american either.
2007-02-11 03:07:04 · update #2
No, you won't look ridiculous. Most places I've visited people really appreciate tourists making an effort. Also, most women wear saris in India, so you wouldn't look odd at all. My wife has blonde hear and gray eyes and our friends in India commented how nice they thought she looked in her sari. Go and enjoy yourself!
2007-02-09 21:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by Cracker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, go in for a sari,the locals will feel good t see tourists in their saris
but miond it,im not trying to scare u but saris are little difficult to handle.if u step on it that the end of it.so get some help from alocal.
abt the tattoo,i dont think that shud b a problem
itll surely look good
2007-02-09 21:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by prettygal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would be better off in a sari, you will be less of a target, every western woman I know who has been to India has had a hell of a time, where ever they go they got groped and harassed by Indian guys who seem to think that western women are easy, all the women complained about little strange men just walking up to them and grabbing their breasts, and other disgusting behaviour.
2007-02-09 21:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are quite right about the adaptation thing. When I was in India, I got myself a few "Mundle's" which is a cloth that men twine around their waste (like a damned skirt) but the cotton was cool and everyone enjoyed seeing me wear them. The nice thing was that one could lift the mundle on the side and fold it over the waist, so that you get a cool breeze under it when walking.
Go for it - and get yourself a silk sarie for evenings too.
2007-02-09 21:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Gavin V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have been to India lots of times, and not once have i been groped by an Indian, it is a very safe place for a woman to travel. this is in answer to someone mentioning about western dress. lots and lots of Indian woman wear western dress and lovely they look too, as you will look loverly in a sari,, but mostly i like those long dresses with trousers, it is quite fashionable in the uk to,, shilpa shetty looked lovely with a pair of jeans and a long indian dress when she was in big brother
2007-02-10 06:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by valda54 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saree is an elegent dress but it needs the art of tying it. For a new comer, it may be difficult. Even after you have tied it, managing it is rather difficult. In that state of confusion you may feel embarassed.
I suggest you wear Punjabi Suits, these are easy to wear, easy to manage and look smart on anyone.
Welcome to India.
2007-02-10 03:06:44 · answer #6 · answered by KB M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would look gorgious,and no one would look at you thinking your mis using the sari,infact all the women would be so made up to see you wearing one then any of the so called western cloth's.
so please feel comfortable and don't even think you would be upsetting any one.as for the western cloth's you could give them a total miss.
you would love wearing a sari trust me.
2007-02-10 03:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by mariolla oneill 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you must put on the sari properly! u shud ask someone Indian 2 help u out. i have my mum, thank god, or i'll be in a right mess! lol! the Indians wud be flattered that u like their culture. there are the minority that wud ridicule u and put u down, unfortunately, there is always a minority like that. just don't go down dodgy alley ways or something like that. if someone looks dodgy they probably are so stay away! and trust ur instincts. their probably right. be careful! the tattoo wont be a problem. no one wud care about it. . so be careful! have fun!! do loads of shopping!!! and enjoy our Asian culture!!!!
2007-02-09 21:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you will be the center of attraction to the prople with those tatoos, why dont you try suit n salwar with fulkari on it that will hide your tattoos and you will look pretty too sari is a party wear in travelling and day to day life most indian young women wear suit and salwar whereas in parties they try sari
2007-02-09 23:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by xxsanxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need worry what the locals think, saris are developed for the local climate and it makes more sense to wear them when you're out there - I certainly would! I think they look beautiful, actually.
2007-02-09 22:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by Orla C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋