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Salwar kameez
How to wear, sit and move comfortably in a Salwar kameez.
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Wear what makes you comfortable and safe. No outfit invites harassment, and it is never your fault. Call 181 or 112 if you feel unsafe.
Wear what makes you comfortable and safe. No outfit invites harassment, and it is never your fault. Call 181 or 112 if you feel unsafe.
At a glance
Do
- Choose breathable cotton, hem the salwar so it does not drag.
Do not
- Do not let the dupatta trail near wheels, stoves or escalators.
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Steps
1
Wear the kameez with salwar and dupatta draped across both shoulders.
2
How to sit: Sit with knees together or ankles crossed, smooth the kameez under you.
3
Do: Choose breathable cotton, hem the salwar so it does not drag.
4
Do not: Do not let the dupatta trail near wheels, stoves or escalators.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
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Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.