I was re-organizing my wardrobe today when I realised something - I have more long-sleeved tops, long pants and long skirts now than I ever did...Alhamdulillah! For new hijabis, I'm sure you'd understand the horror of getting ready for work/school and then realising that, although your wardrobe is bursting with clothes, you do not have anything suitable to wear. And then you end up just grabbing any long-ish items you could find, hoping that they would cover you up as modestly as they can. But then you'd spend the entire day out feeling uncomfortable because you know that what you're wearing just isn't good enough.
Here are some tips, which, hopefully, will help you in your quest towards modest dressing and going 'long' (they may not be tip-top-perfect tips, but I've tried and tested them and would like to share them with you!)
The good-ole' jeans
Jeans are a lifesaver. Why? Because they are long, suitable for all weather conditions and last a really long time. You can wash them over and over, and with every wash they look even better and rugged. You can wear the same pair a few times a week and people will hardly notice it (I like to wash mine after every use, but I know there are people who wash their jeans after 10 uses or so!). You can wear jeans with formal or casual tops, normal-length shirts or short dresses. Dark-coloured jeans (dark blue/black) are more versatile than light-coloured ones. P.S. If you wear skinny jeans, don't wear it with a short/fitted top. Pair it with a long/flowy top instead.
Black and white long-sleeved t-shirt
Some people like them fitted, whereas others like them looser. Whatever your preference, I feel that these 2 colours of long-sleeved t-shirts are a must-have. Don't want your sleeveless tops to go to waste? Wear them over the long-sleeved t-shirt. Still love your spaghetti-strapped dress? Wear it over the long-sleeved! Wear black with dark tones and white with neutrals. Pastels look good with both. These t-shirts enable you to wear your 'non-hijabi' clothes while still covering up, so they won't go to waste.
Long black skirt
Long skirts are a Muslimah's best friend. Why black? Because it goes with a lot of colours and is not as transparent as, say, white. Invest in one with no lining but thick enough so you won't have to wear tights or an inner-pants inside.The long black skirt can look formal or casual, depending what you wear it with, so it's definitely a versatile piece to have. For example, wear it with a shirt, belt, heels and a satin hijab for that fabulous formal look. Or if you're going casual, wear it with a long-sleeved t-shirt, flats and a patchwork shawl hijab.
A good belt
Some Muslimahs believe they shouldn't wear belts (especially cinched at the waist as it seems to emphasize their figure). This is basically up to you; I however feel that a belt helps in changing the look of an outfit. New hijabis especially might not feel comfortable wearing an oversized boyfriend shirt on its own, and wearing a belt at the waistline makes you look neater and well put-together. You can also wear a belt above your hip-bone if you feel that wearing it at your waistline emphasizes too much on your curves. The belt is a wonderful invention; instead of banning yourself from wearing it altogether, why not wear it in a way you're comfortable with? :)
The hijab, of course
Pick a hijab style which you like, and stock up on those. Try to get different colours every time so you can wear them with different outfits. Many of us tend to wear our hijab based on the current trend, but to me, the key is comfort. Try different styles, materials and way of wearing it, and stick with what you're comfortable with - because it will be on your head for hours and you definitely have to be comfortable wearing it. I took a couple of months from when I first started wearing hijab, to find a style that I like and I work around that style to achieve different looks. Repeat: Comfort is the key!
Hope the above tips are helpful.
Thank you for reading, and have a great day.
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