Parents Visiting from India This Summer? Light Clothes and Gifts for Them

By Abhishek Arora · Style World, Aintree · Updated 10 Nov 2026 · 1 min read

December and January are when many parents and in-laws fly in from India. Melbourne summer can swing from 40°C to a cool change in one day, so light clothes plus one warm layer is the key. Here’s what to have ready.

For mum or mother-in-law

• Cotton kurtis and kurti sets – breathable for hot days and easy to wear to the temple or gurdwara. Kurtis are 1 for $40, 2 for $60 on selected designs. See women’s kurtis and suits.
• A ready-to-wear saree for a family function – no pleating needed. See sarees.
• A light shawl or cardigan for cool evenings and air-conditioning.

For dad or father-in-law

• A white mul cotton kurta pajama ($80) – soft and cool for summer.
• A cream or silk kurta for weddings and functions.

Welcome and thank-you gifts

• Bamboo dry fruit platter – Double Heart platter – $35, or Round and Moon & Star at $50. Something they can take back home.
• Matching outfits for a family photo with the grandkids – see family photo outfits.

Shop together

Bring them in – we have a trial room, plenty of chairs, and outfits for the whole family under one roof.

Visit Style World at 251 Frontier Avenue, Aintree – open every day 11am to 8pm, with a trial room – or WhatsApp 0450 649 304. Pick-up is free, and we ship Australia-wide (WhatsApp us your address for the cost).

Quick answers

What clothes do parents visiting from India need in a Melbourne summer?

Light cotton kurtis and kurta pajama sets for hot days, plus a shawl or cardigan for cool changes and evenings.

What is a good gift for in-laws visiting from India?

A bamboo dry fruit platter, a cotton kurti or kurta, or a matching family outfit for photos.