need ur help

Hi Ambika,

congrats!

Don't worry about dress sense, lot of people wear jeans and shirt or t-shirt with some jacket or sweater and shoes in US. you can't go wrong with these. You can buy fashion apparel slowly.


Weather would be very cold there from mid Dec to March, So take some winter clothes from India, wear winter clothes in the journey also. You can do more shopping in Connecticut.

for u : sweaters, jeans pants(good for cold weather), few kurthis( on top of it u can wear sweater), woolen cap and gloves, a nice warm jacket and shoes

for ur son also same: some pants, jacket, sweater, cap and gloves and shoes.

jeans and kurthi is not a big transition from chudi dhar. So u can start wearing from now at home and for shopping to get used to it.

 

at your apartment/house in connecticut heater would running through out the house, in the cars also you will have both AC and heater. so it is fine there.

problem comes on snow fall days, when you need to drive for work or kids school. You need to drive slowly and carefully, that also you guys will get used to it very soon.

 

You can wear sandals in summer.

But Without shoes your feet go numb in these winter months. It is a must with thick socks.

you can buy Reebok company shoes.
Try something like this, it is comfortable:
Women - CrossFit | Reebok US

Don't get leather shoe for now, u can wear those for work.

Boots also you can buy based on the need later:
http://www.snapdeal.com/products/wo..._source=earth_womens_footwear&Utm_content=227

 

Don't shop for new stuff in Chennai....nothing will be warm enough. There will be a lot of holiday sales right after you arrive so buy in Boston.

Absolutely don't go barefoot in winter...can damage the kidneys. Wear slippers or slipper socks inside and heavy socks with outdoor shoes or boots when outside.