Dressing for four days
Plan five outfits. The Haldi and Mela share one, as do the Baraat and Ceremony. Indian and Western clothing are both welcome unless noted.
Bring layers and shoes you can stand and dance in. Most venues have cobblestones or old stone floors. Please do not wear red to the Baraat or Ceremony; white is fine.
Casual. Come straight from the airport if that is easiest.
- · A simple kurta
- · Any comfortable everyday outfit
- · Jeans or chinos and a shirt
- · A casual dress or separates
Keep in mind: Bring a layer.
Wear yellow. One outfit works for both events.
- · A kurta
- · A cotton salwar kameez or sari
- · A sundress
- · A linen shirt with light trousers
Keep in mind: Choose light fabric and comfortable shoes.
Indian festive. This is the colorful, dressed-up dance night.
- · A lehenga, anarkali, or worked salwar kameez
- · A silk kurta, bandhgala, or sherwani
- · A colorful cocktail dress
- · A suit in a festive color
Keep in mind: Wear danceable shoes and bring a layer.
Indian or Western formal. One outfit works for both events.
- · A sari, lehenga, or anarkali
- · A sherwani or kurta with a Nehru jacket
- · A formal day dress or jumpsuit
- · A suit in a light or festive color
Keep in mind: No red. Bring sunscreen and danceable shoes.
Western formal. Dinner and dancing will run late into the night.
- · An Indo-Western gown
- · A formal sari
- · A gown or cocktail dress
- · A dark suit or tuxedo
Keep in mind: Bring a coat or wrap. Shuttles will run to the venue.
Shopping for Indian clothing
Simple Indian outfits are often available on Amazon. For a wider range of Indian formalwear, try Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, Utsav Fashion, or House of Indya; the Bay Area shops below are useful if you would rather try things on.