{"id":70,"date":"2026-11-03T12:02:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/vpa-convention-2027\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:05:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:05:25","slug":"dress-code","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myvpa.org\/2027\/dress-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Dress Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Home<\/a>\/<\/span>Plan Your Visit\/<\/span>Dress Code<\/p>\r\n

What to Wear<\/p>\r\n

Suggested Dress Code<\/em><\/h1>\r\n

Five day-wise colour themes across the three days. Dressing to the theme is warmly encouraged — never required.<\/p>\r\n

<\/svg> July 2, 3 & 4, 2027<\/span><\/svg> Embassy Suites \u00b7 Denton, TX<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Suggested dress code<\/span>

A theme for every session<\/h2>

A suggested colour theme for each session of the convention. Dressing to the theme adds to the celebration and the photos — but it’s completely optional.<\/p><\/div>

<\/span>\"EARTHINESS
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EARTHINESS<\/h3><\/div>Jul 2<\/b>Fri · Evening<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Inspiration<\/b> Earth’s natural hues, reflecting shades of brown, beige and other earthy tones.<\/p>

Attire<\/b>Semi-formal styles with an Indian or Western touch.<\/span>Material:<\/em> Cotton, linen — natural, breathable fabrics.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article>
<\/span>\"LEGACY
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LEGACY<\/h3><\/div>Jul 3<\/b>Sat · Morning<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Inspiration<\/b> A tribute to the agrarian essence, with shades of green and cream\/white.<\/p>

Attire<\/b>Women:<\/em> Traditional sarees like Silk, Handloom, Paithani, Ilkal sarees.<\/span>Men:<\/em> Panche\/dhoti and shirt.<\/span>Patterns:<\/em> Checkered, block-printed, or sarees with long borders.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article>
<\/span>\"MAJESTIC
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MAJESTIC<\/h3><\/div>Jul 3<\/b>Sat · Evening<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Inspiration<\/b> A royal hue, celebrating luxury and grandeur.<\/p>

Attire<\/b>Women:<\/em> Kanjivaram sarees, velvet sarees, bridal lehengas.<\/span>Men:<\/em> Sherwanis \/ bandhgalas \/ kurta with rich embellishments.<\/span>Patterns:<\/em> Heavy zari work, motifs and intricate embroidery.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article>
<\/span>\"PROGRESSIVE
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PROGRESSIVE<\/h3><\/div>Jul 4<\/b>Sun · Morning<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Inspiration<\/b> Reflecting hope and ambition through vibrant and progressive hues.<\/p>

Attire<\/b>Women:<\/em> Mysore silk sarees in self or multi-colour patterns.<\/span>Men:<\/em> Complementing solid-coloured kurtas.<\/span>Patterns:<\/em> Elegant self-designs or colourful variations.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article>
<\/span>\"HORIZON
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HORIZON<\/h3><\/div>Jul 4<\/b>Sun · Evening<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Inspiration<\/b> Innovation and exploration, with a connection to tradition.<\/p>

Attire<\/b>Women:<\/em> Gowns, fusion sarees, chic salwar suits.<\/span>Men:<\/em> Tuxedos, suit.<\/span>Patterns:<\/em> Flexible, ranging from minimal to bold.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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Dress to the theme — or simply wear your traditional best<\/figcaption><\/figure>
In short<\/span>

Wear your colours<\/h2><\/div>

Each session has a suggested palette, but the only real rule is to celebrate. Traditional attire is always welcome, and families are encouraged to coordinate for the Meravanige and the cultural evenings.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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