What should I wear for a trip to New Delhi in February?

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froggyontop

Turka

Cherry Blue Berry

You should go to New Delhi a few days a head and shop there for your outfit. You will find something that is in style there and you will have more options and if you don't like anything from the shops, you can always get a outfit tailored.
If I was in you shoes I would go to New Delhi a few days before the event and shop around for something traditional with a twist.
Good Luck and Enjoy your self.

nachosmyman

I was in Dehli last Feb. and I can tell you without hesitation that you can wear whatever you are accustomed to wearing. I had the same concerns before I went. Certainly, you can shop there for Indian clothing, but it is not necessary and you will be very comfortable wearing western clothing. No problem. Are you going to Mumbai for a Bollywood evening? Wear something that you would wear to a similar event in your home country. It will be hot, so dress comfortably, but keep your shoulders covered. I would suggest capris or pants for sightseeing, not shorts. Wear closed toed shoes - not sandals. India is not for the faint of heart - you will be overwhelmed with people, traffic, etc. Be ready. Travel light and plan to buy alot of cool things. Great shoes, scarves, purses, jewelry - all very resaonable as compared to the USA. Have fun. P.S. Don't miss the Taj Mahal. Hire a car with a driver from one of the tourist guides in your hotel room. It is about $100 USD, but well worth it. Don't use the hotel's car service to the Taj - they will be way overpriced!

BTW, I saw an answer below that says you should wear a scarf and hat. Feb. is spring in Dehli and you will not be needing a scarf and wool hat!!!! It gets colder at night, but the days are plenty warm somewhere around 24C/75F - often warmer when we were there. I would be more concerned with staying cool (esp. if you are an American) than I would be with staying warm. Take a light jacket for evenings, but believe me, it is not like you are going to the Arctic.

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It's chilling in februarary in Delhi
so wear woolens,
muffler looks really cool.....

The Lost Elf

its terribly cold in delhi during feb so u can wear trousers, pullovers , jackets, shoes are always better than scandals.be careful about your money pouch and dont wear flashy jewellery .have a nice trip.

mal.nabanita

www.delhitourism.com

British Revolution!

Try something native to their culture, respective, and stylish

HimJoy

Wear a nice hugging sweater on jeans or trousers. Add a colorful muffler and stylised woolen cap ! That will be so cool and will keep you warm too. Be nicely covered as Feb means winters !

Swapan, the Dream

Boy or girl ?

Normal shirt, trousers, capri, baggy are OK for India.
For girls do not use off shoulder dress or backless dress - in fact do not expose much skin. In most of the places people are conservative or perverted or both.

For traditionals Indian dress -
Boy - Kurta Pajama, Sherwani
http://www.indian-dresses.net/Sherwani.asp
http://www.amityethnics.com/ethnic-wear-pathani.html
http://www.webindia123.com/women/wedding/attire.htm

For girls/women -
Sharee - http://www.tazabazar.com/product_info.php?products_id=15265&osCsid=5c584eac10aa9d965fda17f40e4422bc
Shalwar Kamiz - http://www.shopnfun.com/shalwar-kamiz.htm
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10984915/South_Indian_Cotton_Dress_Material.html

ash.shop

nice figure hugging panjabi suit and shawl would look very nice.

sophalonie

ohhh, lucky!
well actually, my grandparents are indian.
and from burma.
um, look for something, not TOTALLy indian,
but even if you found just a indian-looking skirt, and a nice top, that'd be a fab-o!

gaara

if you are a boy it dosnt really matter if you are a girl wear bland colors

DogzBolokz

a nappy or diaper all depending where your from

Mommymonster

Don't wear lettuce leaves! They are highly uncomfortable!

curios

a turban and some old flowing dress or a big nappy like gandi . Best take some diaocalm and some andrex too

veg_rose

Clothes.

My Grain

You need to cover up your legs-baggy trousers or long skirt and top of your arms at least.If you go down the old(or is it new) bizaar(travellers area),you are spoilt for cheap baggy clothes. Don't forget to wear money belt on inside of trousers/skirt or they cut it off and steal it.Enjoy!

Kim B

If you get to busy washing your hair, you can always wear a towel.

David W

A turban with ear muffs

Scott n

Clothes should be the least of your concerns. Take some Immodium AD!!!

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