What was that site that sold modest Muslim clothing for women?

[amy g.]

My friend is going to Africa, and she needs lightweight clothing that will really cover her. I told her about this great website, but now I can't find it again.

[Amy in TX]

http://www.kismetbazaar.net/

http://www.shukronline.com/womens.html

http://www.middleeasternfashion.com/

http://www.hijabs-r-us.com/

http://www.gnlusa.com/catalog/index.php

http://www.thehijabshop.com/plain_hijabs/plain_hijabs.php

http://www.eshakti.com/

http://www.renukasilks.com/index.asp?404;http://www.renukasilks.com/listCategoriesAndProducts.asp

http://alsundus.stores.yahoo.net/women.html

http://www.artizara.com/default.asp?Redirected=Y

http://modestfashion.co.uk/view_product.php?product=836S

http://www.rebirthofchic.com/home

http://urbanmuslim.netfirms.com/store/nfoscomm/catalog/index.php?cPath=21

 

:o)

[Mamasteff]

She doesn't have to buy all new clothes from a company... Depending on the culture of the country (Afghanistan and Saudi are two glaring examples). In most countries covering at least to her elbows and below her knees is important.

 

One thing no one talks about is.... ALWAYS cover your bum!! A Tucked-in blouse is considered immodest. A shirt tucked into trousers is EXTREMELY immodest, on par with wearing a bikini to the grocery store here...

 

So several long, loose blouses, long, loose skirts and COTTON scarves for hair - again depending on the country. Any of these are available in thrift stores/ second hand stores. If she wants to buy new, just keep those things in mind at the local mall. She can find what she needs... if she is not a Muslim, she is not expected to wear the specific coats and things in most places in Africa.

 

You mentioned "Africa," but there is such a huge difference between different countries that she would need to research what they wear in that specific place.

 

Most of the clothing ideas are actually supremely practical. The long/ loose clothing keeps air circulating around your body, keeping you cooler in summer. Also protects from skin cancer/ sunburn. The head scarf is not only considered modest, but also in a country where there is no running water in the home and thus women may only go to the public baths once a week or less - covers up icky hair, and when you tie your baby to your back, keeps the baby from pulling on your hair while you go about your daily life.

[asta]

Heck, one can't pass through most of the world in what one is able to wear in the United States.

 

Try walking into St. Peter's in Vatican City wearing shorts. Um, nope.

 

 

asta

[amy g.]

She has research it, and told me exactly which country she was concerned about. I just can't remember now.

 

We do have clothes in our closets that she could take, but she would be too hot.

 

She is specifically looking for loose lightweight clothes that cover.

 

Unfortunately, she will need to buy those.