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CLOTHES TO CHOOSE

WHILE TRAVELLING

BY PRASANTT GHOSH

ou've just received summons from the
head office. Or you're going out with your
Ygang to the far east, Europe or the States.
Or you're taking a train or a bus to a safari in
Jaisalmer or in the forests of Gir. Either ways, you
need to pack your bags with the right clothes.

Firstly, it is all important to check out the weather
at your destination. Or chances
Are, you may end up sweating under that heavy
home- spun jacket or shivering in your Smiley t-
shirt and sunflower bermudas.

Choose only wrinkle free, no fuss clothes. Go
easy on the numbers. Less is more, remember/
do pack a night change, a pair of sneakers if on a
holiday or sensible light heels if traveling on
business. And don`t forget a pair of bathroom
slippers.
Carry just one formal set for the evening out.
Undergarments, socks, kerchiefs and tissues, an However, kurtas with heavy embroideries viz.
beads, mirrors are best left at home. The saris
emergency medical kit and the basics toiletries.
And of course, a handy camera to click pictures should get a rest to their collection and opt for
with. salwar suits instead. Points to remember is carry
less clothes, only those what you required, buy
You will need your regular office suit or formal local dresses from destination for remembrance
and wear it in the journey as well.
kurta set, sari if you are traveling on work. Opt for
a trouser suit in terrycot or terry wool. The kurta
set or sari should also be in a blended fabric like The holiday trip could also be an opportunity to
terryvoile, terrycot or polysilk. freak out with the choice of clothes. -So, go ahead
and try those loud colours, the bedcover florals,
the whacky outfit or accessories. You could also
If travelling for pleasure, choose lycra – blended t-
shirts or bodies in bright colours or in happy floral mix and match pieces that you wouldn't otherwise
prints to wear with calf length gathered skirts, .Try a leotard with a poly chiffon sarong or a
comfortable jeans or parallels. Your gym wear i.e rajasthani kurti with a hat .Remember you are in a
your lycra tights, leotards and sweat shirts, can place where few people know you so why not
enjoy yourself.
also double up as travel wear. You may want to
carry your favourite straw hat, or the usual
baseball visor. Dark glasses are a must. THE WRITER IS A FASHIONDESIGNER AND
CHOREOGRAPHER AND CAN BE CONTACTED
Kurtas wearers should carry only smart terrycot AT [email protected]
www.prasanttghosh.org
sets in clean, pared cuts and cheerful colours.

28 JUNE 2021