Salwar kameez

[redbird]

I have (after a few unsuccessful attempts) won an EBay auction for a made-to-measure salwar kameez. Following the instructions, I have gotten cattitude to measure many things (including the circumference of my biceps, wrist, knees, and ankles) and now have to make some decisions. In particular, sleeve length: I suspect that long sleeves are most traditional, but it's already getting on to summer: has anyone gotten a short-sleeved or sleeveless kameez, and if so, do you like it? (They're also offering half and three-quarter sleeves, but those don't really tempt me.)

Also, do I really want the kameez knee-length?

Comments

[liv]

I have a few salwars, (obtained in this country rather than from eBay), and I've found that they're incredibly cool, even when they cover your arms and legs. OK, it probably doesn't usually get as hot here as it does in New York, but I would certainly wear them in conditions where I wouldn't consider long-sleeved western-style blouses. I also tend to wear the top long, but that's partly just my style, I wear a lot of things longer than the manufactureres probably intended.