is wearing sleeveless blouses such a big thing, after all?

I have seen thousands of girls and married women wearing sleeveless blouses with saris, in New Delhi, Kolkatta, and Mumbai. Nobody really bothers and it is accepted as a very common dress.

However, in the South of India, including Kerala and even in Chennai, it is still considered a big taboo. Why should this be so? What is so bad about such a small thing, as a sleeveless blouse?

If women in Chennai also take to wearing sleeveless blouses with saris in a very big way, will the taboo go away?

Members, particularly women who are very comfortable wearing such dresses or who feel strongly against such taboo, may please present their views.

There is absolutely no such taboo anywhere in Karnataka, girls wear sleeveless, halter necks and whatever they like without anyone bothering about. Some people may stare and pass comments but that just goes to show their low mindset thats all, not really worth bothering about ...

Wearing sleeveless or not has now become people specific and family specific rather than region specific.

Slleveless, half sleeves, full sleeves- this is a woman's her own choice. But let me narrate funny aspect. Many girls wear sleeveless blouse. But they still wish to cover their arms. so they wear long gloves along with sleeveless blouse. I asked one of my friends about this as he also wears sleeveless blouse with long gloves. she told that she can remove the gloves when she likes and sit comfortable with sleeveless.

Slleveless, half sleeves, full sleeves- this is a woman's her own choice. But let me narrate funny aspect. Many girls wear sleeveless blouse. But they still wish to cover their arms. so they wear long gloves along with sleeveless blouse. I asked one of my friends about this as he also wears sleeveless blouse with long gloves. she told that she can remove the gloves when she likes and sit comfortable with sleeveless.

Ultimately it all culminates to CONVENIENCE. and comfort. What's wrong with it. Its all in the eyes of the beholder.

Slleveless, half sleeves, full sleeves- this is a woman's her own choice. But let me narrate funny aspect. Many girls wear sleeveless blouse. But they still wish to cover their arms. so they wear long gloves along with sleeveless blouse. I asked one of my friends about this as he also wears sleeveless blouse with long gloves. she told that she can remove the gloves when she likes and sit comfortable with sleeveless.

Ultimately it all culminates to CONVENIENCE. and comfort. What's wrong with it. Its all in the eyes of the beholder.

It is my pleasure that she replied me very comfortably and without getting annoyed. I could dare to ask her only because my realtion with her is intimate enough.

There still is a sort of taboo in many places where sleeveless dresses are concerned, especially among orthodox people. There is no such taboo in Pune, Mumbai and other big cities in my state. In rural Maharashtra it is not exactly a taboo but wearing such outfits is not really encouraged. But people should try to open their minds and brains a bit and see that due to increase in temperature by degrees, sleeveless outfits is the best option than getting boiled wearing long- sleeved dresses.

There still is a sort of taboo in many places where sleeveless dresses are concerned, especially among orthodox people. There is no such taboo in Pune, Mumbai and other big cities in my state. In rural Maharashtra it is not exactly a taboo but wearing such outfits is not really encouraged. But people should try to open their minds and brains a bit and see that due to increase in temperature by degrees, sleeveless outfits is the best option than getting boiled wearing long- sleeved dresses.

Men also make a choice between half sleeve or full sleeve shirts. Personally I prefer full sleeve shirt as arms are protected against scorching sun light and heat.

Yes, sleeveless blouses has become more people specific and family specific.  Many of my own cousins like to wear it, since they work in schools where other teachers wear it, particularly in Mumbai.  Similarly, some of my own friends and their families who had lived in New Delhi for a long time, now wear it regularly in Chennai.  Of late, am seeing quite a huge change in Chennai, particularly among many college girls.  Yes, it is becoming people specific.

When worn with sarees, it does look elegant on those who are lean and tall.  It does suit such women very well.

Slleveless, half sleeves, full sleeves- this is a woman's her own choice. But let me narrate funny aspect. Many girls wear sleeveless blouse. But they still wish to cover their arms. so they wear long gloves along with sleeveless blouse. I asked one of my friends about this as he also wears sleeveless blouse with long gloves. she told that she can remove the gloves when she likes and sit comfortable with sleeveless.

Actually some girls wear those long gloves to protect their skin from sun or dust but take them off when reach their destination. Those gloves are like another protection gear as good as a helmet while driving.