Dress Appropriately, With Respect For Sri Lankan Traditions
According to a Trip Advisor article, the Sri Lankan population is generally quite tolerant in terms of the types of attire that are tolerated. When it comes to acceptable clothing to wear in the scorching heat, the same criteria apply as they do in Europe: breathable materials like linen and cotton, shirts, jeans, and sun-hats are all appropriate for the high temperatures that Sri Lanka sees each season. These are all examples of traditional apparel that may be easily packed into your suitcase or purchased for a reasonable price once you arrive in the nation.
The benefits of wearing light-weight, loose-fitting clothing include the ability to wear them from day to night and accessorize with jewelry while still maintaining a reduced body temperature. If you're looking for some fashion ideas, check out The Style Traveller, one of the many helpful blogs available. Alternatively, you may acquire an inexpensive disposable camera and take some street style photos of stylish people roaming around Sri Lankan cities throughout your vacation.
Despite the island's thriving tourism sector, many Sri Lankans are fiercely religious and socially conservative. Swimwear is appropriate for the beach, but not for exploring the city. On any Sri Lankan beach, going naked or topless is prohibited.
When visiting sacred sites, avoid wearing attire that exposes the legs, upper arms, or shoulders. Public displays of affection, as well as loud or brash behavior and losing your temper in public, are all frowned upon (keep this in mind when haggling - it should never be an angry process). This is one of the things about Sri Lanka you should know before travelling.
