of Muslimah fashion....

           I came across an article featuring a muslimah fashion show. I wondered what the designers were thinking of when they came up with those designs.
           Sure - the clothes covered the curves beautifully. And therein lies the problem. The curves are also on show.
           Colouful outfits. Some in layers. Some bedecked in glitters...all a-bling-bling. Some cinched at the waist - others at the empire line. Fabric so fine they lovingly and faithfully hug the curves....leaving nothing to the imagination.
           The head covering is another story altogether.
           And they call this muslimah fashion.
           S.I.G.H.
           I'm not saying that all muslimah should be shrouded in black from head to toe. Just that whatever a muslimah chooses to garb herself in, it shouldn't give any hint of her curves. Or draw attention like a neon lighted signboard.
           Modesty....that's what's required of us. It means......

           mod·es·ty  (md-st)

n.

1. The state or quality of being modest.

2. Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.

3. Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.

The adjective of which is...... 

mod·est  (mdst)

adj.

1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own talents, abilities, and value.

2. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident. See Synonyms at shy¹.

3. Observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress.

4. Free from showiness or ostentation; unpretentious. See Synonyms at plain.

5. Moderate or limited in size, quantity, or range; not extreme: a modest price; a newspaper with a modest circulation.

         
           The designers need to take this challenge to design creations that "fits to a T". Not take the easy way out and pass off maxi dresses as muslimah outfits  :)