Women in Western countries have made advances in terms of fashion, employment etc. Middle East women are not behind in terms of modest overall improvement in education, employment and fashion. Changing times have brought changes in their lifestyle. They are not confined in their homes anymore. They have overcome the challenges of traditional Muslim clothing and now welcome modern style to match with their traditional lifestyle.

There has been improvement in the status of women in Middle East countries. Majority of girls are now educated from recognized colleges and universities. There is more awareness about fashion and are thus they are now more open to new fashion trends. Their dressing style meets the need of modesty and fashion.

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A kaftan is ankle length robe with long sleeves that was originally worn by men in the Middle East. It has been worn as traditional attire throughout Middle East since centuries.  With fashion trends changing, kaftan fashion in Middle East has evolved and nowadays is worn by both men and women.

Islamic clothing requires women to cover up more. But covering up doesn’t make women in Middle East unfashionable. In fact they scavenge for new fashion trends and are constantly experimenting with their clothing. The Kaftan fashion has seen many changes over the years, becoming a popular casual and formal wear. Modern kaftans come in variety of lengths and fits with vibrant color and fabric combination.

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Just like women in Western countries, women in Middle East these days have also become conscious of their dressing style and have started experimenting with their traditional attire. They dress elegantly and yet maintain modesty in their clothing.

The culture and religious beliefs in Middle East countries requires women to cover their body in public. Hijabs are part of the dress code of Middle East women and are worn to cover the head and neck. Muslim women consider wearing hijab as an important part of their religious practice. It symbolizes their religion and belief. With changing fashion trends in Middle East, hijabs have now become an accessory for Muslim women and is worn in different style according to personal preference. Young girls wear bright color hijabs whereas older women prefer sober color hijabs.

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Muslim women are required to cover their body in public because of their religious values. Earlier Muslim women from Middle East countries either avoided swimming or tried to swim in full clothes and those who wished to compete in water sports were restricted with limited sports clothing.

Burqini has brought a revolution in Muslim women swimwear. In accordance with the restriction of religion, Burqini has been designed by Lebanese designer Aheda Zanetti under the company name Ahiida. Aheda Zanetti, who is a Muslim living in Australia, designed this swimwear to increase the participation of Muslim women in water sports. Burqini is a full length swimwear which covers the whole body except the face, hands and feet as well as has a hood attached with it to cover the hair. It is the perfect swimwear solution for Muslim women who can now enjoy swimming without the fear of exposing skin in public.

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