What NOT to Wear to a Qurbani Haat

This time it's not about the fashion police. It's also not about the animals judging you for your dress sense. They hardly care about two-legged broiler chickens, if you know what I mean. It is in fact about accomplishing the daunting task of choosing and buying a cow, goat or [insert animal of your choice].
Well, it's a difficult job to go to the different selling points and buy the sacrificial animal. Just in case you are planning on buying one online, you can stop reading here. On the other hand, if you want to take the bull by the horns, there are a few points you should keep in mind regarding what you wear. The rules are different for men and women but we will start with a unisex suggestion.

WHITE
Let's face it. Bulls or cows cannot see red or reddish hues. It has been scientifically proven. Hence, all those movies you have been watching or books you have been reading were lies. The Spanish fighting bull actually charges at the movement of the red cape, not at the colour itself. Nonetheless, if there's any colour you should avoid wearing this season, it is white. Given all the animal dung here and there and the bloodshed afterwards, it is best that your dazzling white clothes stay put in your closet.

LUNGI
For men, obviously. You walk into a Qurbani Haat. You are 'checking out' cows, and maybe goats, and probably thinking about going on a red meat diet for the coming week and right then, a large black Australian bull manages to free itself. You suddenly know that karma is for real because you were drooling at the thought of beef steak. He runs after you and you run for your life. In a crisis like this, your lungi can be a complete let down. You don't want it to ditch you half way through your marathon. Well, pajamas, jeans and not-so-short shorts can be safe options.

SNEAKERS
Don't want to step into animal waste and ruin your branded footwear? Well then, avoid wearing them. Instead, put on your leather sandals or flip flops that can survive rain, sun and smelly adversaries. Keep in mind that your footwear should be comfortable because a visit to a Qurbani Haat requires a lot of travelling on foot. Sometimes you might have to walk the animal back to your home, and the cow might pull a prank and try to cross the road. Be ready, not for a selfie, but for a run.

SARI
Women rarely visit the Qurbani Haat, but that doesn't mean you can't. Dressing practically is key. A sari would be difficult to pull off, no matter what. Also, a sari in many ways is similar to a lungi. Need I say more? If you are wearing palazzos, the flowing ends might get dirty. Replace them with jeans, tights or a traditional salwar.

HIGH HEELS
Pointed stilettos are a big no-no. There might be a lot of pacing around and you can have bruised feet at the end of the day. Flats aren't a good idea either. They will be deep into the cow dung even before you know. So, don't let that ruin your pedicure. Wedges and platforms are great substitutes. They will protect your feet and are quite comfortable.