Chinese phrase
要穿〜吗？ yào chuān 〜 ma
Meaning
Should I wear ___?
When to use it
Asks whether to wear a particular item. It is a polite, everyday way to check what clothing is suitable for a situation.
Example dialogue
晚宴上，要穿外套吗？ wǎn yàn shàng yào chuān wài tào ma
Should I wear a jacket to the banquet?
不需要太正式，不过带一件外套比较好。 bù xū yào tài zhèng shì bú guò dài yí jiàn wài tào bǐ jiào hǎo
It does not have to be too formal, but it would be better to bring a jacket.