Clothing and Accessories
Formals
- One suit( Black or dark blue preffered). If you are going to a business school get two because you will be using it a lot more.
- Ties (1-2). Get good quality ones, do not skimp on them. Ties and shoes are the most important piece of an attire
- Formal shirts and trousers (number of your choice, dress to classes is more casual)
Casuals
- Regular blue Jeans (number of your choice, but at least 2 is recommended)
- Casual T-shirts/shirts (6+)
- Shorts (for outdoor, indoor, sports use)(number of your choice)
- T-shirts and shorts are common in the spring and summer
- Get shorts that are on the longer side
- Also try to make sure your shirts are of the type that do not require pressing/ironing
Footwear
- Sneakers
- Formal shoe
- Sandals
- Bathroom slippers. Old Navy in the US has good cheap slippers, you can get your next pair in the US there.
Underwear
- At least 15 sets of underwear. It reduces the number of laundry cycles. Coin operated laundry is mostly used through the US and people wait until they have a load or two of dirty clothes before going to do the laundry.
- Socks , preferably cotton. Also get socks that match your formal pants.
Misc
- Towel
- leather belts (2+) (one formal leather belt and others as you please)
- Atleast one traditional Indian dress
- Good leather wallet, preferrably one which can hold lots of cards
Winterwear
- Winter wear can be bought here
Linen
- Bedsheets (doublebed size, 1)
- Pillow covers (big, 2)
- Light blanket (for spring/summer use)