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Traditional India Clothing and
 Business Attire

Business attire in India has traditionally been classified as formal business dress for Westerners consistent of suits and shirts and ties.  Fancy suits and loud colors on shirts and ties are generally not recommended and may offend certain people.  Conservative suits and ties should be worn unless you know otherwise.  Many information technology companies have adopted the “business casual” format of Western Countries which usually consistent of pants and a collared shirt.    For women, pants suits are generally recommended over skirts but can be worn but as a general rule, the length should be past the knees.

Casual wear is usually unrestricted and should be done in consideration of others.  Please note that exposure of legs for women is generally recommended for swim and bathing suits.

 Indian attire or costumes are not required typically unless there is a celebration whereby foreigners may be asked to participate in following the traditions of the family’s culture. 

 

Business Attire in India