What Is 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.

Firstly, the style of clothing you are required to wear must cover your body properly and not skim your figure so as to show it off. You cannot show your arms, legs, collarbone or, of course, cleavage. For guys, showing off any body part between the knee and the navel is a huge no.

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.

Look to designers like Nailah Lymus for ways to dress modestly but fashionably. This Muslim designer has a range of items on offer with her line Amirah Creations. She has shown on the New York runway at fashion week, and has a great aesthetic towards maintaining faith without sacrificing personal style. She also offers different types of head coverings that can take place of the regularly chosen hijab.




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