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Friday, June 27, 2014

Islamic Clothing: A Perfect Blend of Traditional Looks and Western Style

A blend in the style of clothing has been observed all across the globe with a concoction of various traditions and cultures. Earlier, Islamic clothing was all about specific clothes, but today a drastic change has taken place and even Muslims are opting for trendy and fashionable clothes. Various dress styles that reflect ethnic and traditional looks have been accepted by the Muslims. Previously, Muslims wore simple and plain clothes but today they have a wide range of clothing options to choose from. Various designers, both Muslims and non-Muslims have given a new approach to Islamic clothes. Incorporation of various traditions, fashion and influence of the Western culture has resulted in trendy clothes for Muslims.          

Though the Islamic dresses are being designed in accordance with the latest trends and fashion, the basic rules of dressing in Islam are kept in mind by the designers. Various cuts and shapes of clothes are being adopted from the Western countries and are being used to design fashionable Islamic clothes. Traditional Islamic clothes like Abayas, Jubbas and Jilbabs are now available in various designs, colors and shapes. Moreover, features like cuffs, collars and slits added to various apparels add a Western touch to the apparels. The Islamic clothing options available today are a perfect blend of traditional looks and Western style.


Some of the popular clothing options for women include Hijabs, Abayas, Jilbabs, Salwaar-Kameez, Burkha, designer Kurtis, cotton pants, tunics, Boshiya, Chador, Niqab and long skirts. Men generally prefer wearing Jubbahs, Thobes, Dishdasha, Tees, Hoodies, jackets, pullovers, Bisht, Ghutra or Keffiyeh and Kufi cap to name but a few. All these apparels look fashionable and trendy.

Rules Of Islamic Clothing
Though Muslims are opting for fashionable outfits, there are certain rules and regulations that they need to follow while dressing. Let us have a look at them:
  • The clothes worn should cover the entire body except for the face, hands and feet.
  • The material of the clothes should be thick enough so that the skin of the body is not visible.
  • Body hugging clothes are not allowed in Islam. The apparel should be loose and the shape of the body should not be visible.
  • The designs on the apparels should not be bold enough to attract the attention of people.
  • The clothes of men and women should not resemble.
  • The clothes worn should be decent. Muslims are not allowed to wear flashy clothes.
Availability of Clothes
Muslims can pick up designer Islamic clothes from retailers. Now-a-days the most popular form of shopping is online shopping. Both men and women can choose from a wide range of clothes by ordering online. Online ordering makes shopping easy as you get to choose from a wide range of colors, brands, designs and patterns under one roof. Moreover, ordering online helps you save money as the apparels available on the shopping sites are economically priced. Now one can look stylish without taking the pain of toiling in the markets in search of a perfect outfit.

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