Wednesday, January 20, 2016

A Woman's Guide To Buying Stylish Modest Islamic Clothing

By Stephen Russell


Just because you are a devout Islamic woman does not mean that you are prevented from wearing beautiful clothing and looking your best. It may take a bit of searching and some creativity but you can still satisfy your religious obligations while looking your best. Here are tips for finding stylish, modest Islamic clothing.

Depending on where you are from, your views of what is modest may vary greatly. For many women, simply covering the hair and wearing clothing that does not overly attract the eyes of men will be enough to fulfill their obligations. For other women, however, it may be more customary to cover more of the body and sometimes even the face and eyes. Your personal modesty requirements will influence which styles and garments will suit your needs.

If you are able to choose Western-style garments to dress in rather than needing to wear a jilbab, abaya or other concealing garment, you may find it easier to search for websites and stores that sell "modern modest" garments. These typically have longer hemlines, more generous cuts and complimentary accessories such as scarves and undershirts.

Tops can be beautiful to look at and fun to wear. By switching out your shirt or blouse you can often get several different looks without spending a large amount of money. If you want to wear styles with shorter sleeves you may be able to find undershirts that extend down to the forearm or wrist. These can be coordinated with other items you are wearing such as a headscarf in order to look chic and incredibly put together. Cotton is a great choice for these garments as it breathes well and may be comfortable when the weather is warm.

There are many skirts available today that have longer hemlines. These often reach below the knee and maxi skirts that reach the ankle are also very popular. Look for long, flowing styles in lighter fabrics that will hang away from the body. If they are very light they will move well when you do and will make it easy for you to take part in many different activities.

Leggings can add an extra layer of modesty to your outfit as well. If you choose fleece-lined versions you may also find that you are warmer and more comfortable when the weather is cold. Look for bother patterned styles and those in plain colors to make sure you are building the most versatile wardrobe you can.

Scarves are very popular and so it is not difficult to find options that can be used to cover your hair. Its always nice to be able to see these items and touch them so that you can make sure that the fabric will not be overly slippery and difficult to work with. If you wear a head covering under your scarf you may want to make sure that the colors and patterns work well together.

Websites can be great for finding wardrobe pieces and for seeing how to put them together in various ways. This can be great if you are living in a smaller town or city where there may not be stores offering modest clothing.




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