Traditional attire has always been synonymous with festivities. But there are many who prefer to wear western outfits like shorts, skirts and dresses during festivals. People in the City, however, feel that the festive season is an opportunity to showcase one's traditional best and club or party wear should be kept back for the rest of the year.
![A lot of youngsters choose to wear western clothes even during Indian festivals.]( "A lot of youngsters choose to wear western clothes even during Indian festivals.")
Anju, a professional, says that she has spotted youngsters wearing clothes not suitable for the occasion. "I saw so many young girls wear shorts and dresses this Dasara. It is perfectly alright if they can carry them off, but when it comes to puja and other traditional activities, I prefer decking up the Indian way. If I wear a club wear to a traditional festive ambience, I would not fit in. And who would want that?" she asks.
Some youngsters say that it might be improper to wear clothes, which befit a club or a party, to a traditional event and could land one in trouble. "You don't know what kind of people attends these gatherings. It is always good to dress according to the occasion.
Moreover, Indian garments and clothes offer a variety to choose from like saris, kurtas etc. But there are many who like to create a fashion statement and prefer dressing up in skirts and dresses during the festive occasion," says Pallav, a marketing executive.
Some believe the choice of clothes depends on the individual. "I generally wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt for every occasion. I don't think Indian wear suits me, I have tried wearing them but I can't carry them off well. A person should wear what he or she is most comfortable in. I don't feel out of place or even awkward sporting my club or casual look on festive occasions," says Kaustabh, a student.
Whether it is ankle-length pants or cocktail dresses, youngsters could be seen sporting all these during the Dasara celebrations. "We have had many people buying dresses and cocktail-style skirts during the festive season. The sales were great and skirts were in huge demand," informs Anu, a shopkeeper at the Tibetan Plaza.
While some youngsters splurged on the latest anarkalis and fashionable saris, others preferred to go for club wear. "These people, who wear clothes which do not suit the occasion, become the butt of jokes and I certainly wouldn't want to be one," sums up Pallav.
Anju, a professional, says that she has spotted youngsters wearing clothes not suitable for the occasion. "I saw so many young girls wear shorts and dresses this Dasara. It is perfectly alright if they can carry them off, but when it comes to puja and other traditional activities, I prefer decking up the Indian way. If I wear a club wear to a traditional festive ambience, I would not fit in. And who would want that?" she asks.Some youngsters say that it might be improper to wear clothes, which befit a club or a party, to a traditional event and could land one in trouble. "You don't know what kind of people attends these gatherings. It is always good to dress according to the occasion.
Moreover, Indian garments and clothes offer a variety to choose from like saris, kurtas etc. But there are many who like to create a fashion statement and prefer dressing up in skirts and dresses during the festive occasion," says Pallav, a marketing executive.
Some believe the choice of clothes depends on the individual. "I generally wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt for every occasion. I don't think Indian wear suits me, I have tried wearing them but I can't carry them off well. A person should wear what he or she is most comfortable in. I don't feel out of place or even awkward sporting my club or casual look on festive occasions," says Kaustabh, a student.
Whether it is ankle-length pants or cocktail dresses, youngsters could be seen sporting all these during the Dasara celebrations. "We have had many people buying dresses and cocktail-style skirts during the festive season. The sales were great and skirts were in huge demand," informs Anu, a shopkeeper at the Tibetan Plaza.
While some youngsters splurged on the latest anarkalis and fashionable saris, others preferred to go for club wear. "These people, who wear clothes which do not suit the occasion, become the butt of jokes and I certainly wouldn't want to be one," sums up Pallav.