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

[papersky.livejournal.com]

It's coming on summer, do you want to burn to a crisp, or keep your pale skin covered up with light cloth?

For years I went on the principle of "I don't like clothes, so the less there is of them the better" but I'm really much more comfortable in long sleeves and long trousers especially if air can get in them.

[adrian-turtle.livejournal.com]

Many kinds of light cloth do not block nearly as much UV as chemical sunscreens. Light colors, absorbancy, loose weaves, all weaken sun protection (and of course that's what you want to wear in summer.) In some climates, it doesn't matter. But for long exposure to intense sunlight, people in your family should use sunscreen. And consider something like this: http://www.ritdye.com/sun_guard/

[redbird]

It's not just sun protection--it's also that even shaded and indoor areas, and the outdoors at night, are a lot warmer in the summer.