HIJAB FASHION DON’T : SLINKY KNITS
The wrap-dress pictured above has great length (for a top), pretty blouson sleeves, and cute ruffle detailing. But, it also has one major problem. The fabric.
The fabric on this dress is a slinky, jersey knit and in recent seasons, we’ve seen a lot of styles done in the same fabric. The problem with jersey is that it falls on your body in a way that reveals every curve that you have. Since the purpose of hijab is to conceal your curves, jersey clothing can pose a problem for Muslim women, but you don’t have to completely avoid it.
HOW TO WEAR SLINKY, KNIT FABRICS
1. Size-Up. For hijab-wearing women, buying clothes that are one or two sizes too big is a typical thing. But when it comes to slinky knits, you might have to size up even more. If you look at the back of the wrap-dress, you can see how the fabric is stretching across the model’s bottom half. Buying the dress in 2 or 3 sizes bigger would allow the fabric to drape over the model’s curves like a full curtain, which would be much more modest.
2. Clothes that are made out of fabrics like jersey are always tight on the bust (no matter what size you buy). So, you’ll want to make sure that your scarf is big enough to drape over your chest for good coverage.
3. Never wear a jersey top with a jersey bottom. Two knitted fabrics would cling to each other, so you’ll want to wear a jersey piece with something more structured. For example, if you’re wearing a jersey dress like the one featured above, pair it with wide-leg jeans or twill pants. Those fabrics will allow the dress to “flow” over your hips and thighs, giving you a look that is very modest and very chic.
Link:
Ruffled Wrap Jersey Dress ($44.95)
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love the fact that you used pics to illustrate the hijab don’t! good! :D
I love the sleeves on the dress. Size up!! You can’t go wrong.
I love how you never ever ever say to completely avoid a particular thing. You alwayssssssssss seem to find some kind of adjustments!! It’s just awsome.. main reason I just LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE your site :)
MashAllah! I love your site and look forward to your daily emails, this is very true about this material. I’m a new muslima in Texas and I look to your site for tips on my clothing very much.
Yikes! Is that back view (bagging where she’s narrow and pulling where she’s wide) supposed to be a fashion do for anyone?
lol angela! it does look pretty bad! hehe
Hum, I agrea with the recommendation, though this particular dress seems harder to make in hijab. I looked in their website and they actually have many dresses that could be suitable, added with one on these recommendations. Thank you for your magazine, is is very interesting!
Yup Erice.me neither..love the sleeves..loooking forward to have it one..bigger size..of course..
thanks kima
i like it… ima buy it and wear jeans under!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ohh! I love that dress! :-)
I love this dress but thanks for the awesome suggestion!! I just bought a gorgeous floor length dress from Forever 21 that is flowy and loose–perfect for Muslimas—- but the only problem is I need to find a cardigan to cover my top (it is halter top) any suggestions where I can find a dressy cardigan for full coverage??????????
Another suggestion, in addition to buying a size or two bigger than usual is to wear a satin(y) dress slip underneath. That will keep the dress from clinging to your curves, instead it’ll ’slip’ over the slip.
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it should be fine if you don’t have curves (like myself)
I would love this as a cardigan, unbelted for the ruffle. I like the ruffle. Thanks for the tips.
Wide leg pants and dresses don’t work for me, it makes me look short. I think dark bootcut pants with dresses work better for petite women.
sara you should check out the haute hijabi, she’s petite (looking) and the pants and dress look nice on her mashallah. I’m petite too but i’m gonna try it now!
This is one of those things that so many of us, though well intentioned, fail to notice. We find these wonderful, cute wrap tops like this and rejoice that it’s long sleeved and A-line, so we think, “Trendy and modest!” However, a lot of times we don’t think about the material. Jazaks for posting this; great reminder!
Yeap i totally agree, jersey material is a no-no unless u size it up…
Now i’m thinking how cute the outfit will be in satin or silk..wow!
I found actualy one dress like this similar but had a square neckline,I bought it almost 2 size biger then usual and fits loose and so pretty, I would have never bought it usualy because the material clinges to much and reveals the curves!! I paired it with black flair pants to match realy looks nice
Definitely a hijab dont….but sooo cute,the ruffles an bow tie really love da sleeves.id get 1 or 2 sizs biger an were a cute pair of light dimed jeans,silver flats and silver purse to match an any color hijab. also long beaded necklaces go perfect.
if this top still clings then where a those silk skirts that you usually where under a skirt and where jeans thats a must!!! and where a biger hijab to cover your chest.
Thanks WELOVEHIJAB
Salamz
Ok, that really helps.
Since I have been coming to this website, mashallah, I have been thinking about re doing my wardrobe.
Mashallah i am a new hijabe. I started around febuary :)
I feel more secure. THANKS, AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I agree with the comments of the dress, but I really love jersey for skirts…especially when they are stretchy.
I wear those type of dresses with tailored pants, and I make sure to wear them 2 sizes bigger. It looks pretty and modest. The tailored pants tame the curves and so does the up sizing of the dress.However, if you feel like you’re slacking on your modesty you can add a blazer or cardigan, inshallah.
Alhamduliah finally they have great fashion for muslim women. This site is awesome keep up the good work. I love have they have the muslim hajabi pics they looked great.Salaama
I loooveee ur site , really grilssss its amazing . and i like the idea of using a picture to show details.
god bless u all isa.
I’ve just visited your site today and I love it..
Assalamualaikum
late 2006, i came to a Saouli clothing boutique at an exhibition centre in Kuala Lumpur..was wondering if by any chance, you would know the URL address or where their boutique is operating from? thanks a lot :)
Anita
Malaysia
Thanks for the comments ladies…
Anita: Saouli’s site is down. It has been down for at least 2 or 3 months. Sorry. :-)
assalamualaikum. i have a problem. im a bit chubby and have a boosem on the larger side of life so when i wear tunic dresses they tend to highlight my boosem. what other alternatives are ther 4 me. its not only tunics, most tops. the thing is ,im in stay in Botswana which is in southern africa and its soooo hot so wearing too many layers to try and hide the boosem can be a problem. i discovered wearing sarongs and big scarfs as my hijab and it looks realy wow! most importantly….hides the boosem cos it looks like a burkah. but what other thins can i try.
i agree with angela way up there, but i get the point: jersey fabrics are usually too slinky for a hijabi. however most of the shayla hijabs me and my mom own are long enough to cover, and im not as curvy as the girl in the picture so im ok w/wearing dresses like that :)
to farida:
you could wear a long headscarf that covers you front
:)
For Farida:
You could try wearing an extra layer in a really fine cotton like gauze or lawn. That way it would not trap extra heat but it could give you enough extra bulk/puffiness to minimize your figure.
And same thing with your headscarves. Wearing a lighter cotton shayla over a regular hijab and lettting it cover your bosom is an option.
Hmm, other things, going for trapezoid shapes and yoke dresses, dresses and tunics with gathers above the bust.
Using color or patterns or accessories to draw the attention elsewhere. Like wearing dark colored tops and bright skirts or shoes.
Nice. I’m wearing something like that right now, but I have some baggy pants and a big coat over. I only wear this dress when is cold so I can put a coat or long sweater over.