How To Wear Modest Islamic Clothing

By Francis Riggs


Fashion and style are ways of expressing who an individual is without having to say anything. Modest Islamic clothing has become more and more popular in recent years, with designers catering to such styles emerging. Indeed, it is possible to be fashionable and stylish without having to sacrifice one's personal beliefs or values when it comes to religious or cultural practices.

Islamic clothing is not tight or form-fitting. It is designed not to show off the figure, male or female, and should conceal the majority of the body. Arms and legs should not be on show, as well as the collarbone or decolletage. Men are not allowed to show any part of their body from their navel to their knee.

Reasons for dressing this way include eliminating judgment from others based on looks. You should be known for your true self and not for any image you put across in the way you dress. What you wear should also always be suitable to conduct business matters. Finally, you know that dressing this way is necessary for comfort.

Even though you have to follow these rules when it comes to modesty, the good news is that you don't have any strict limitations to follow when it comes to style, fabric choice or even color. Traditionally, you will find a lot of dark colors like black, blue and grey being worn. However, you may very well incorporate a little bit of you into what you wear by choosing a different color, or even a print, into certain styles.

Women usually wear the abaya or the jilbab. The first is a very popular choice, which is a loose-fitting kaftan style with sleeves that covers the body to the ground. A jilbab is more like an overcoat or coat dress. Men can either wear a thobes, which is a full-length body covering, or a galabiyya - a long white robe.

In some Islamic societies, such as Iran, the chador is outerwear that has no fastenings or closures. It is cut like a cape, almost, in a semicircle that measures the length of the entire body. It is generally worn in public by women and girls alike. The garment goes over the head and is held closed by the wearer with her hands or tucked under the arms.

Ways to incorporate a bit of personal flair and style into this simplistic apparel include beading, applique and other trims, as well as color. Cotton is one of the top choices of fabric for modesty apparel, as it keeps the body cool in warm climates even though it is completely covered. It is also easy to care for and, as a result, will last longer.

Nailah Lymus is one of the top designers for this type of fashion. She has also incorporated separates into her line, giving women further options and freedom of expression while staying true to the Islamic faith. Her brand - Amirah Creations - has been shown on the runway at New York Fashion Week to very positive reviews. Lymus also offers trendy head coverings in lieu of the regular choice of the hijab for Muslim women.




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