The current circumstance throughout our nation is quite intense indeed. Right now every individual is under a peer pressure to take sides on a particular thing which is now the reason for protests. NO. This article is not going to debate on any bill or act or anyone’s citizenship or religion. Rather we are going to circle down to few points which we feel as wardrobe essentials when you are protesting.
Protest Essentials Kit is what we are going to see below. You could be a serious protestor one for the cause or you could be one amongst the peers pressurized to join the protest or you could be there just to gaze around and know what is happening. An Indian citizen or not, any religion, be anyone but if you are at the protest these are wardrobe essentials you should be abiding by.
Men in Black
Nothing to do with the famous movie except for the catchy name. Ensure you dress up in black. Black is a color known for protesting, clearly shows you are out there denying something. Raising black flags could become illegal but no one can stop you from wearing black right?
Cap it all
Wearing a cap serves a lot of purposes indeed. In a country like India wearing a cap can avoid you from getting tanned and as well saves your scalp from dust. Another interesting purpose could be to hide your identity to an extent. It can keep your face hidden from nosy relatives as well. Also, you can try carrying face masks or umbrellas depending upon the intensity of the protest.
You are out there protesting for a cause not to get your face through media right?
Avoid Tight Fitting
You don’t intend to show off your muscles or your body structure in a protest. And you don’t know how long the protest is going to last, wearing a tight-fitting jean or a tee could make you uncomfortable. Recommended wardrobe essentials would be a simple cotton T-shirt or shirt along with baggy jeans or chinos.
Keep it Simple
Just like clothes your footwear also needs to be comfortable. You are definitely not going to be seated in a cozy corner, ought to be standing or even running a few scenarios. So ensure you go to a protest in a simple flip-flop, sandals or in sneakers which you don’t mind getting ruined, soaked in potholes or torn or lost.
Get Charged
Your mobile devices won’t be charged as you are during a protest. Get the devices charged and even your backup devices like power bank charged. Network or Internet could get shut at the protesting areas so plan for walkie talkies if possible. During nights or if the electricity is shut at the protesting areas charged phone’s torchlight could be of great use.
And of course a spectacular view for the media channels to capture a sea of protestor holding their mobile out with torchlights on!
Keep Yourself Hydrated
Hunger Strike is old fashioned and does nothing but just hinder your health even more. Be accessible to nearby shops to get water bottles if not carry them prior. Have fruits or chewing gums so that your vocal chord lasts long throughout the protest.
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