Clothing & Gender

From Indopedia

GENERAL ADVICE:

• Dress conservatively in public settings. Dress formally for meetings, interviews, seminars, etc. Sometimes wearing a scarf (selendang) over your hair/head can work to your advantage.

• Searching for clothing, shoes, and undergarments that fit well can be a challenge. Generally-speaking, the major department stores are your best bet for finding the right items. For certain things (e.g., bras, bathing suits), you may want to bring them from home. In fact, bring more than you think you’ll need is probably better given that garments often don’t last long due to rough washing, sun drying, and plenty of wear and tear. When buying items in Indonesia, buy more than one of the same item if you like it (i.e., stock up). You never know when you’ll see it again.