Here’s a simple overview of Swetambara dressing style in Jainism.

• General idea: Swetambaras favor white, simple, modest clothing for both monks, nuns, and lay followers. The emphasis is on non-attachment and cleanliness.

• Monks and nuns (Swetambara tradition):

- They typically wear white robes or garments. Men usually wear a white robe and may use a white cloth (uttarīya) as a shoulder wrap. Women who follow the Swetambara monastic path wear white robes as well. - In daily practice, the attire is plain and unadorned to reflect renunciation.

• Lay followers (Śrāvak/Shravik) in Swetambara communities:

- Dressing is modest and clean white clothing is common, though the exact style can vary by region. Women may wear white sarees or salwar-kameez; men may wear white shirts with dhoti/khadi or similar simple garments. - Jewelry and bright adornments are generally avoided, especially by more renunciate families, to keep the focus on spiritual purification.

• Key contrast with Digambara:

- Swetambaras dress in white clothes (monks, nuns, and many lay followers). - Digambaras, by contrast, practice nudity for monks and, in many communities, a more minimal or differently adapted dress for nuns. The two traditions have distinct renunciatory codes.

If you’d like, I can point to a specific Jain Knowledge resource that discusses Swetambara monastic attire and lay dress in more detail.