FAQs

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Is it Cultural Appropriation to Wear Indian Clothes if I am not Indian?

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No. Wearing a Saree, Lahenga, etc., to an Indian wedding or within the Indian Subcontinent is not cultural appropriation. Regardless of the place of origin, race or culture of the wearer, wearing this traditional dress at Indian weddings is widely accepted. Along with other events that are dominantly of Indian traditions.

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What is the dress code?

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Cocktail attire is requested. Guests are encouraged to embrace the Indian culture and wear Indian clothing, if they are comfortable doing so.

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What should women wear?

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COLOR! Lots and lots of color. With the exception of Red and Black. Lehengas and sarees are the most common options for women. A lehenga is a two-piece outfit that includes a top (usually cropped) with a full, high-waisted skirt. A saree is a long piece of fabric, often made of silk, that's used to wrap around the body. Accessorizing is always key, especially with bracelets. Wearing jewelry along with other body adornments is also encouraged. For women, this could involve an ornate sticker on your forehead. Beyond that, one can get colorful and metallic with gold bangles, bright purses, headpieces and dazzling jewelry. Experts will be on-hand for Garba (Friday night) and the Wedding (Saturday) to help you with your clothes, should you chose to wear Indian-style clothes.

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What should men wear?

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COLOR! Men are invited to wear colorful clothing as well. Men are encouraged to wear a sherwani, which is a long coat-like top, along with indian-style trousers.

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Where can I get appropriate Indian clothes?

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We are fortunate enough that there are now several websites that offer clothes for purchase or for rental, and at several price points. Some websites are: - Utsav Fashion (https://www.utsavfashion.com) * Recommended - Saris and Things (https://www.sarisandthings.com) - Riya Collective (https://riyacollective.com) The Shukla family has graciously made some Saris available to borrow. Please email Janki Shukla at Jshukla607@gmail.com for more info.