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Is it goodbye to minis, halters and noodle straps after marriage?
The new-age bahus answer
Live your life before marriage. That is the tag line most women believe in. Hence, the ritual of a Hen Party where you can enjoy all those pleasures of life before they become prohibited after marriage. In the Indian milieu most married women had to abide by diktats laid down either by the husband or the in-laws. And these diktats included the dress code.
Though one can safely add that many families (mostly belonging to the elite upper class and living in the metros) no longer lay down such guidelines for their daughter-in-laws. They are free to follow their own fashion preferences and thereby maintain their identity. As more and more young girls are seeking their own careers post marriage they also do not pay heed to such demands from either husband or in-laws.
Having spoken to a cross section of upwardly mobile young women, ShaadiTimes gathered that by and large it is the women themselves who lay down fashion guidelines for themselves.
 Shruti Ulfat, the face that has launched many a product, says, "I wear whatever I like to wear and my husband doesn't have any problems with it. In fact, right now I'm in my mini skirt at home. Today the whole idea of exploring life after marriage has changed. It depends a lot how you give space to your spouse. I'm lucky to have in-laws who are very supportive. I wear all kinds of clothes like off-shoulders, backless... and recently when I went to Goa with my husband I even wore a bikini! Now I am planning to get a tattoo done too."
 Maninee De, who won the 'Miss Congeniality' in the Miss India 1994 and now known as Pari of Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, feels, "marriage has not meant forgetting about a pierced belly or a pair of shorts." "I always wear my attitude. However, I would never land up in a miniskirt before my father-in law or in a family function. After marriage you have to respect your in-laws and keep in mind their social prestige. I always wear sindoor with all my outfits, be it with a miniskirt or a sari. My husband, in fact, is quite unconventional and I don't remember having a fight with him on such issues," she adds.
 Sunita Cabral (32), who is working in a telecom company and a mother of a 9-year old, also agrees. "I did not feel that I would have to change after marriage. My husband and in-laws are comfortable with my style. I love to follow fashion but would never go out of the way to follow it. I feel sensible dressing at the right place and time can solve the problem. But if I want something desperately, I would stick to my decision and would not care about the society."
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