What to wear to Nowruz
Wear new, fresh clothes in spring colours such as green, yellow, turquoise or white, smart enough for visiting family. Many families dress up to welcome the new year, but practice varies, and comfort for a long day of visits matters.
Three outfits that work
Green midi dress, cardigan and scarf
- spring green midi dress
- cream cardigan
- gold scarf
- beige flats
Green is a colour of renewal, and a cardigan and scarf cope with the changing spring weather during a day of visiting.
White shirt, light green blazer and trousers
- white shirt
- light green blazer
- charcoal trousers
- brown loafers
A white shirt with a light blazer is smart, fresh and simple, and you can remove the blazer indoors.
Teal long dress, long cardigan, headscarf
- teal long dress
- cream long cardigan
- gold headscarf
- closed flats
A long dress with a long cardigan and a headscarf covers arms, legs and hair, and the colour still feels festive.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | Light cotton or linen in spring colours, and a thin layer for the evening. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | A cardigan or light blazer over your outfit, and closed shoes if it is damp. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A coat over the outfit, a warm scarf and boots for cold or wet mornings. |
Do and don’t
- Wear something new or freshly washed and pressed
- Choose spring colours: green, yellow, turquoise, white
- Wear comfortable shoes for visiting several homes
- Bring a small gift, such as sweets or flowers, when visiting
- Wear all black on the first days if you can avoid it
- Choose clothes that are tight for a long meal
- Wear shoes that are hard to slip off at the door
- Assume there is a single required colour; practice varies
Check the night before
- Iron the outfit and clean your shoes
- Check the forecast, since spring weather is unpredictable
- Pack sweets, flowers or a small gift for hosts
- Prepare a light layer for evenings
- Put out socks without holes in case you remove shoes
Questions people ask
What colour should I wear for Nowruz?
Fresh spring colours are popular, such as green, yellow, turquoise and white. Red and gold are also common for celebration. There is no single required colour.
Do I have to buy new clothes for Nowruz?
New clothes are a popular custom for the new year, not a requirement. A clean, pressed outfit is equally right.
What should a guest wear to a Nowruz gathering?
Smart casual, with covered shoulders and knees out of respect. Remove your shoes if the host does, and bring flowers or sweets.
What do children wear to Nowruz?
New or best clothes that are comfortable for playing and sitting. A smart outfit in a spring colour is enough.
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