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)