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Dress To Impress
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 A few tips for that all-important meeting with the in-laws.
Meeting your guy's parents for the first time can be quite a daunting experience. But since you will never get a second chance to make a positive first impression on your prospective in-laws, it's a good idea to think about what you'll wear in advance.
Consider it an investment of effort, time and money (if you buy a new outfit) into your relationship. And since you're obviously planning to take your twosome to the next level (obviously, else why would you be meeting them), a long-term investment is quite in order.
Besides pleasing your loved one, it'll also save you the headache of working through your wardrobe on D-day, only to show up for the meeting feeling nervous, not looking good nor feeling calm!
Here are a few pointers to help you storm your way into their hearts!
- Do ask your guy about his parents before the meeting. You need to know a little about his parents' life, their likes and dislikes, and whether they are old-fashioned or ultra modern - this will help you decide how conservative or trendy a look to go in for. Again, you need to know the time of the meeting - as daywear is significantly different to eveningwear - and the location you will be meeting in as this will influence your choice of outfit - what is appropriate for a family dinner at home may not work at an up-market restaurant or posh club.
- All this background info will help you pick an appropriate outfit for the occasion. For instance, if your first meeting will be over dinner at a 5-star hotel that has a dress code, wearing a sari may be your best bet. However, if you're meeting at home for a family dinner, a long skirt worn with a tank-top covered over with an open shirt and moderately accessorized may help you look the part.
At the same time, there are some general guides to choosing an outfit that you must keep in mind:
- Choose clothing that suits your body type. If you're on the heavier side, a sari may work well, or an Indian kurta and parallel suit. A churidar may accentuate your curves, and a salwar may make you look even bigger than what you are. Identify outfits that flatter you. When it comes to the colour of your outfit, choose a colour scheme that matches your skin or brings out your eyes.
- Dress your age - a meeting with prospective in-laws can happen at age 21 or 31 or 41. It goes without saying that you'd dress differently - even if it's just the colour scheme - at 41 than at 21.
- If you're wearing something new, wear it in by donning it at least once before (even if at home) for a considerable length of time to ensure that it still looks good on you and you feel comfortable in it after a few hours. This especially applies to shoes! And just this one time, go easy on killer heels.
- Remember your prospective in-laws will be enthusiastic to see and know you, not your clothes. So steer clear of looking over-the-top. It only suggests that you've put way to much effort into readying yourself for the occasion, which is contrary to the message of confidence (about yourself and your relationship) that you want to send out. Your guide to judging whether your outfit and accessories make for a simple look is the question - "Am I wearing one interesting item that really makes a statement, or too many that make too many statements?" What this means is that if your sari blouse is unique, team it with a plain sari and light accessories. If your dupatta is heavily embroidered, ensure the rest of your ensemble is light.
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