> On 11 Jun 2016, at 12:36, Bernelle Verster <bernel...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi shirish
>
> On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 10:58 AM, shirish शिरीष <shirisha...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Can somebody share some guidelines for debconf. I know it is and can
>> be a touchy subject as clothes are pretty much a combination of
>> personal styles and the culture where we come from. But if there any
>> guidelines, would be good to know and share. For Indians, for example
>> I can share that it probably would be a good idea to have either thick
>> cotton t-shirts just to make sure that you don't get cold. Have no
>> idea about t-shirts, three-fourths, shorts, tank tops, trousers and
>> all the different clothes which make a person unique.
>>
>> Looking for guidance, will also help in making correct choices, both
>> for the conference as well as going out into the city.
>
> DebConf is a 'anything goes' conference, you can be as formal or
> informal as you like, you'd probably get away with being naked too.
> Most attend in 'geek gear': cargo shorts and a T-shirt, but it's
> really up to you, wear what is comfortable and reflects your person.
> Some like to dress fancy, really, anything goes. As was discussed on
> the team T-shirt thread, natural fibres are more odour absorbent and
> keeps one comfortable for longer. DebConf days are never-ending and
> full of concentration and activity, so dress for that.
>
Some addition to Bernelle reply:
Debian and DebConf is very respectful of personal choices and life style.
So any dress (or lack of it) is accepted, as long it is not done as a pure
provocation. But venues could restrict our liberal dress code (it happens, but
it is seldom).
Traditionally we have people walking bare foot, other people going without
shirts, and nobody complained. These people were having normal discussion with
other people with formal dressing (we have also people who prefer to wear
formal dress). Most of attendees will wear t-shirt (and many t-shirts are
Debian, DebConf or free software related).
Because of DebConf 7 and the official kilt in that conference, some attendees
wear at DebConfs the Debian kilt. (Good people doesn’t ask if they wear
something under it).
So, the general rule: wear what you like. Nobody will be too formal or not
enough formal for any part of DebcConf (as speaker, as attendee, for conference
dinner, etc.).
To visit town, or if UCT have additional restriction, I leave the answer to
Bernelle (which I think already answered it).
ciao
cate
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