Sent it to more than 60 people just now…
Maa shaa Allaah !!! :)
Its Awesome ….

if i want to print this out, do i add the website along with the author?

Masha Allah ta baraak Allah! This is an excellent article. May Allah grant Sr. Serine Janaatul Ferdeus. Ameen! I will definitely share this with as many people as possible, insha Allah.

SubhanAllah

Jzk for the info. I totally agree with it. May Allah give you a lot
Of reward for this.

I am new to Islam and the what I really love is the fashionable hijabs and accessories. I don’t understand why a scarf makes such a huge difference or is taken as such a big deal. I could understand if we’re talking about shorts or short skirts, sleeveless shirts…something like that, but this is a scarf…a SCARF. It’s hard enough just wearing it now women aren’t allowed to be colorful and fun with it?
Also, the end of your article, “…if I have made any mistakes, then I take full accountability and ask Allah to forgive me.”
Okay…if you made a mistake that is what it is…a mistake. Why would Allah be so angry at what you didn’t mean to do on purpose?
Anyway, not picking on you I’m just observing and I’ve never seen something so small made into something so serious. People are dying, disease are spreading and this is an article about fashionable scarfs and makeup.

Assalamualaikum Sister! Firstly, I would like to welcome you to Islam. 

Secondly, the scarf, being the head covering, is part of the hijab for a Muslim woman. The point of the hijab is to not attract unwanted attention which can be done by wearing loose clothing and a simple headscarf. Wearing different colours is okay but accessorizing it by adding on jewels, sparkles and the like takes its purpose away. The reason that draws you closer to wearing attractive scarves is the same reason why it shouldn’t be used as a headscarf in public. That being said, to accessorize it when going to a women’s gathering, be it a party or religious setting, is okay.

What the author says in the end about mistakes it is to let readers, from various backgrounds, know that if she has made a mistake in her article that she asks forgiveness from Allah and is not going to defend an error but accept it. Think of it as the etiquette of closing an article that is related to religion. 

I believe that the choice of wearing or not wearing the hijab lies with each Muslim woman and that the effect of her decision lies in Allah’s hands. However, having authors who remind us about the true purpose of the hijab and how it can be achieved is a good thing. Yes, there are many other issues but this one shouldn’t be disregarded since it is a part of many women’s personal decisions and as Muslims we are supposed to think before following a trend in or out of the religion.

Lastly, I apologize if I have in any way hurt you through this response and I ask Allah to guide us all to the straight path. Ameen.

one step at a time dear friend… and welcome to islam! :)

i pile up my hair not on the top but on the back of my head not bcoz of some fashion but i dont like hair touching my neck….does that come into the same category?? 

Asalaam o alykum my dear sister. I want to thank you, because your piece helped me renew my intention of why i wear my hijab. It helped me reflect on my purpose in life. It helped me focus on my heart. It reminded me of a quote i read somewhere earlier: Your Hijab makes you pretty, niqaab makes you beautiful, but your Imaan makes you beyond comparison.

I think that most of us do that out of necessity, very often so it doesn’t hang below the border of the scarf. It’s the camel-style hump _above_ the head that is the problem.

 That is fine as long as it is not too large and as long a it does not cause any unnecesary attention. I am, though, speaking from my own opinion. I do the same with my hejab and did not consde if it fell into ay catagorie, but AllahuAlem…i would like to know the anser to this qestion aswell.

I agreee sista <3 <3

who invented these rules? Can you please give me reference from ahadith and ayahs because i have just recently put on hejab when i read an ayah about this…i don’t remember any of these rules…i feel this is becoming difficult for me. Can i wear bright colors? i like to feel pretty. And what is this ’inner hejab’ thing everyone is talking about? I am really, so sorry if i sound rude or anything, please forgive me because that is not my intention. But i am becoming very confused about hejab. I dont want hejab to be somthing i hate…because i really dont…im just so confused.

WaEyakum!  I am so glad this helped you love <3 BarakAllahukeeki
 Yes! i love them! lol…enjoy your shoes habithi ;)

Salam all dear Sisters,

I am 33, a Muslim by the privilege of having a Muslim family and remained by choice (and ultimately a fear of Allah).  I don’t cover my hair, although at one point, I did – that story for later.  I would like to address a few things first because I am a bit worried that the recently converted Muslim sisters are not understanding the cultural background behind what is being said in this article.  It is insulting to the practice to not use what we really know about Islam and ignore the reason behind rulings such as hijab, so first of all, Islam came about because Allah was displeased with the way his followers in Judaism and Christianity disregarded his messages.  If you look at each prior religion, you notice the messages were more emotional approaches to the rules of life as opposed to the direct, straight forward approach of Islam.  Kings and empires historically only allowed the blue-blooded royalty or royal harem to veil; all commoners, prostitutes, basically pagan women were NOT allowed to cover.  It was very soon after these times, that Islam came about to introduce the stricter, more straightforward version of hijab.  I once had a classmate who was wearing hijab just as you would see in Saudia Arabia, minus the face covering.  But pretty close.  I thought she was Muslim, so I said Salam. She said, “Oh no, I’m not Muslim, I am a TRUE Christian believer.  In true Christianity, women are supposed to cover.”  WOW. I was born in the US and I never realized this.  But if you think about it, what is the difference in the way Nuns dress versus Muslim women?  

That said, interpretation of what Hijab is referring to, aside from what is directly said by Allah in the Qoran, is based on culture, plain and simple.  From Bangladesh, to China, to Inda, most of Africa, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and so on, to Saudi Arabia, Europe and the Western World, you will see MAJOR differences in the how hijab is interpreted!  The reason why these different interpretations are so obvious in many places, warranting a rant by the author (although valid in some points), is because out of their individual cultural elements, it looks awkward and different.  It’s just the way it is.  The Muslim population is estimated to have doubled to 2.2 Billion between 2010 and 2011.  WOW. That is astonishing, amazing and WONDERFUL, right?! But if the author of this article is right about every single rant, then I would venture to say that in essence this 2.2 Billion is really not the right number; 1.2 billion of them, most women are insulting Islam?!!@4946e043957d203f5a83462e675982a2:disqus ?!?!?!!?)  Many women in India and Bangladesh add color to their scarves, jewelry and other accessories.  Women in Africa cover loosely, Kurdish Muslim women wear many many colors, in fact stay away from black.  Do you see my point here? They are all MUSLIM good women! Asia houses at least half the Muslims in the world with a population of one billion and 148 million, or 69.4% of the World Muslim
population.  Asia is separated into 5 areas, each with cultural beliefs fused with their Islamic beliefs.  Are you trying to say that they are ALL wrong?  When it comes to boasting about the number of followers, we are all quick to add them into the statistics, but quick to condemn their customs?  

In some Middle Eastern countries, women are REQUIRED to cover their faces and hands as well – do you know the true reason why covering the hands and face was introduced? The wives of the prophet were special and viewed as untouchable and it was a rule of the Prophet, with the guidance from Allah, to require his wives ONLY to do this.  Otherwise, there was no way to distinguish between them and the other regular women.  I am NOT a wife of the Prophet, therefore I find it insulting to them, the Prophet and Allah to try and dress like them.  Allah never says cover hands or face, in the Qoran or any hadees.  Let’s just understand for a moment that the Qoran is what it is, literal words from Allah.  Cover your bosoms – pagan women, belly dancers and prostitutes did NOT cover their bosoms.  We all know where they were headed…in the true religious sense.  Allah doesn’t want his followers to go to hell; he said you didn’t listen to my ruling in the Torah or the Bible, and your women are still going to hell; in Islam I plain and simple FORBID your breasts being bare, revealed, semi-revealed or obvious.  In the same Qoran, Allah discusses staying away from distractions of the religion, which includes being vane, worrying about hair, makeup, etc.  I have a great aunt who would give me long lectures for listening to music because it got in the way of hearing Allah; it was a distraction.  Yes, the practical reason for covering hair is that is sultry and can create unwanted gazes.  But, I disagree with the author’s generalization regarding her statements on hair being exposed.  I do want to make myself clear here though – if you are a Muslim woman, covering from head to toe, loosely and proper and you still can’t manage to keep your scarf on tight, you need to re-evaluate why you are even doing it.  I used to have many conversations with my Muslim friends regarding hijab.  Some didn’t cover and started, some from the beginning and the pool of friends consisted of super religious that they wanted to cover their face, to those who dressed modestly and didn’t consider covering hair.  I was engaged to an Egyptian for a very short period of time.  It was around the time I decided to cover my hair.  He was always giving me lectures about why I didn’t cover my hair and I should, and that I was creating desires, etc… I started covering my hair.  The best way I could, and with the guidance of the local Imam’s wife.  First of all, I was hit on by a married man the first day, and it created the most awkward situation with the fiancé! We were on a pedal boat, in pond, at a park, with 6 of our other Muslim friends, all around each other, and he still tried to grab me! Desire, is desire. A sick man, is a sick man.  Everyone knows what is behind a veil; men are not illiterate.  Needless to say, I ended that relationship quicker than he could say his name after that! 

My story brings me back to my point.  Hijab for Muslim women is 1) a personal journey between her and Allah, 2) based on cultural influences to a certain degree (including color, jewels and style of tying), and 3) a statement – Allah says make it known you are a Muslim!  

The authors discusses tight pants and made up faces.  All I can say about this is that even as a non-hair covering Muslim, I couldn’t agree with you more.  It’s the most ridiculous thing! I once saw a woman, with the hump on the head scarf loosely coming down over her bosom (covering everything), wearing skinny jeans, high heels and a lot of makeup.  Her high heels were animal print.  I know it was just her style, and she wasn’t trying to be sultry, but it was soooo annoying!!!! My friends and I sat that there talking about her.  Allah says don’t do something that creates UNWANTED/UNDESIRED attention – from a man or woman.  Modesty isn’t just about not attracting men.  One friend said she is from a Middle Eastern country (won’t mention because I don’t want to insult).  In that culture, hijab is not something religious but cultural.  I’ve seen so many girls recently as young as 9 all the way to mid 20s.  Covering hair properly, wearing tight long sleeve (as you described), covering mid behind… it seems to be a trend now.  I was at a restaurant the other night with some friends and noticed a girl barely 9, hair covered, skinny jeans, skin-tight long-sleeve with t-shirt over (as mentioned by the author). Her mom covered from head to toe in black – strict covering, and her father appeared to be “one of those” kinds of strict MAN IS THE BOSS men.  They were sitting at a table with friends (and as we all agreed) they seemed to be very close with for years.  Their friends were Muslim too; as they were discussing Eid, Ramadan and other things.  The friend’s daughter who was the same age as the other young girl didn’t cover. The mother didn’t cover.  Two Muslim families – respecting each other, engaging in conversations about life, religion and duties – NON-JUDGING.  In Islam, we are not to judge others.  We are to keep our heads down in our own business.  

Although I might differ on a few things regarding hijab, I have to admit that I too have often wondered why people dress the way they do, and whether or not how one woman covers is superior over another woman.  With age and my own personal experience, I realize that it is ultimately a personal journey.  I started wearing a scarf back then for 2 reasons – 1) to prove a point to that clearly disengaged Egyptian, and 2) I needed to feel grounded.  The minute I put it on, I felt grounded.  It didn’t matter how I wore it, but the principle was the same.  Wearing a scarf made me accountable for my other actions (not praying, cursing, judging).  It was my statement as a Muslim woman to Allah and to myself! I didn’t care two-cents what statement it made to other Muslim women; albeit I didn’t do anything to disrespect the integrity of Islam, while wearing it.

The best statement the author made in that entire article is the following:

“Firstly, we owe it to ourselves, and to our relationship with Allah, to seek ihsaan (perfection) in applying His rulings. If we’ve taken the first step in covering, then alhamdulillah; but let’s not stop there. Only by fulfilling the requirements of hijab can hijab then fulfill the purpose it was commanded for. Wearing hijab properly will protect us, make us conscious of our actions, and establish our respectability in society. And only through following Allah’s command as it was sent down can we hope to draw even closer in our love and obedience to Him.”

I just hope that Muslim women everywhere understand the cultural aspect of Islam and are not quick to judge many honest, decent Muslim women who wear their scarfs a little different than others, or dress in festive colors, or don’t cover their face and hands, or perhaps sometimes let the scarf fall down.  Just as you (author) stated 

“And He is Allah, [the only deity] in the heavens and earth. He knows your secret and what you make public, and He knows that which you earn.” [6:3]

This also means, he knows that if a woman let’s her scarf fall down whether it’s to attract a male or because she’s just forgetful or doing some activity that made her scarf fall.  Hijab is a personal intention between the individual and Allah.  So dear author, if your intention is a reminder to women to be a little more cautious of how they cover, so as to not devalue their personal reason for covering, the I say Alhamdullah, it was great! If it’s to go on a rant, because it’s really annoying you, then I honestly can’t help but say that perhaps you should re-evaluate your inner spirit’s true desire to cover.  As Maryam stated in her comment 1 day ago “Your Hijab makes you pretty, niqaab makes you beautiful, but your Imaan makes you beyond comparison.” 

Confused – 
There’s nothing rude about asking questions or looking for clarification. We’re very glad that you stopped by the IGIC blog, and that you took the time out to leave a comment.As far as the “rules” go: The scholars laid out certain conditions for hijab which are based on ayat and ahadith. The author of this piece was addressing trends that contradict these conditions, so she didn’t go into evidences, but you might find the following article helpful:  Obligatory Conditions for Hijab. 

If you’d like to discuss things with a sister (whether it’s the issues you brought up above, or anything else), please feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to put someone personally in touch with you to try to sort out the confusion. 

[You're welcome to continue discussing things in the comments section, of course, but I've found that it's usually easier (and more productive) to communicate and discuss these things by email.]

I ask Allah to guide you and us, and to keep us firm on the path of truth.

Salam! Thanks for replying. I was really getting into it while drinking my am coffee! :)  I have researched and researched for years regarding hijaab.  Every scholarly article I read regarding covering the face and hands led to one historic fact – the real reason it was introduced was for the identification of the Prophet’s wives.  My intention regarding that comment wasn’t to insult you for wearing one, Mashallah to you for doing it.  But this a forum for opinions, clarifications and conversation.  That was merely my opinion of how I felt about covering all parts including face and hands.  We must practice, as Muslims, what is written in the Qoran and use the Hadeeth as an example for a quality of life similar to that of the Prophet.  To idolize the Prophet, want to live like him, be like him would be contradicting to believing in one – Allah.  He was a messenger, a chosen teacher from Allah.  He was special, granted special rights, and led a special life.  He is honorable, and gives many lessons and through the stories written it is easy to see how great a man he was.  But, my personal understanding is simply that it’s a desire to follow his footsteps, not obligatory practices mandating by the words of Allah. In fact, in many places it specifically states that the certain rules ONLY apply to the Prophet, as he also said himself (see below).  Anything supplemental, Sunnah or Hadeeth is to encourage more strength and belief in our religion, and to set specific life examples to dealing with scenarios, but it’s the Qoran I refer to when I have questions about Allah, then the Hadeeth and my Iman.  Also, I often wonder, shouldn’t we practice Islam just as we are expected to during Hajj or Umrah?  It is in a way renewal of our faith, wiping away our sins, a fresh start?  I have the sources you request on my external hard drive and just switched laptops, so give me a little more time, I will post the links to see the information regarding the historic significance of covering face and hands.  
Also, I agree that Islam and Culture are two different things, but it would be irresponsible to ignore the influences over each other in everyday aspects.  I hope the following links work:http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1725413_1554952,00.htmlhttp://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1886206,00.htmlhttp://www.themuslimwoman.org/entry/will-muslim-dress-for-women-ever-make-a-significant-change/Muslim women all over the world incorporate 1000s of years of culture, while still practicing Islam the correct way, as requested in the Qoran. I’m not talking about the group of women who are Muslim and don’t do anything Islamic.  I am not talking about the ones that wear a scarf and flaunt everything else.Just as the author pointed out regarding the hijaab’s introduction in the Qoran, “And say to the believing women to lower their gazes, and to guard their private parts, and not to expose their beauty except what is apparent of it, and to extend their headcovers to cover their chests, and not to display their beauty except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers, or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their womenfolk, or what their right hands rule (slaves), or from the men who have no physical desire, or the small children who are not aware of the private aspects of women, and not to stomp their feet (on the ground) so as to make known what they hide of their adornments (jewelry). And turn to Allah in repentance together, Oh Believers, so that you may succeed.” [24:31]
This HISTORICAL translation of the last part is that pagan women used to dance, wear bracelets from head to toe, just as belly dancers still do.  Allah, in the introduction of hijaab is saying don’t do what those before Islam did. “Stomp their feet (on the ground)” … that is part of the dancing…men were enticed by that noise. They knew by hearing it a dancer was in their mix; common peasant women didn’t have the luxury of these pretty flaunting things, thereby simple and plain (and modest).  In those days, there were three categories of women – royalty/rich, “pagans”, and peasants.  The introduction of this passage is to clearly and specifically mandate that ALL women granted EQUAL rights by Allah.  I’ve actually read on certain Islamic websites (even the most popular ones) that according to many interpretations of this passage – “what is more enticing, a woman wearing bracelets and adornments around the ankles but still covered and hidden, or a woman showing her face albeit in modest dress?  Because a man isn’t going to desire a woman wearing bracelets and anklets hidden because she could be ugly or old… but the face is enticing and creates desire.”  How in the world do people come up with such ridiculous interpretations?! Suggesting a woman to cover head to toe, but still wear bracelets and anklets and stomp on the ground, because hey, a man isn’t going to know if a woman is ugly, old , pretty or young. Are you kidding? I live in a major metropolitan city in the United States, where every year for Eid a minimum of 60,000 to 90,000 gather downtown to pray.  My grandfather was one of the founders and first President of the Islamic Society of this area, and helped institute one of the first masjids in the area over 30 years ago.  I’m not boasting to say I know everything, because at 33, I am still only just beginning, but I do know the distinct difference between “interpretations of meaning” and “exact interpretation of language.”  I can post at least 6 websites right now, all major Islamic websites used by many of the 2.2 billion all over the world, show you scholarly articles, websites and madhhabs that all give a million and one examples of how one particular Sureh or section of Hadeeth should be “interpreted.”  If there is one Allah, one Prophet, how are there so many different interpretations of their clear words?!  How does one person say lowering your gaze means cover your face, and someone else says lowering your gaze means to look down in the presence of men and if you should be looking up, use whatever veil you use for your hair to draw a piece so only one eye is showing … or how does even the most fanatic say lowering your gaze means staying quiet, hidden and covered? When the Prophets wife was one of the most regarded teachers and scholars of her time and used to sit behind a curtain and give lectures, and men and women alike would go and listen.

We have several levels of knowledge in Islam:

First – our faith in Allah and his attributes, the Prophet, the Last Day, etc.
Second – how faith works as a practicing Muslim: laws to do good, versus evil, praying, fasting, paying zakat, etc.

The first two are essentially summarizations of the sirat al-mustaqim (straight path) of Islam.  

Finally, we have a third type called fiqh – which means “understanding” and I think many might agree that people vary in the capacity to literally understand according to Allah’s intentions!  According to Sureh al-Tawba, only select specially trained and divinely experienced individuals can truly understand what the correct interpretations of the Qoran and Hadeeth are.  Certain laws of the shari‘a applied to the Prophet
alone.  Such as the obligatoriness for
him alone of praying tahajjud after rising from sleep before dawn, which
is merely sunnah for the rest of us.  Or
that he alone cannot break his fast at night between fast days. Or such as the
permissibility for him alone of having more than four wives.  The same rules apply to his wives, and the
way women are required to dress. 

“Because certain laws of the shari‘a applied to him
alone, the scholars of ijtihad have established the principle that in many
cases, when an act was done by the Prophet personally (Allah bless him and give
him peace), such as bearing the thigh after Khaybar, and when he gave an
explicit command to us to do something else, in this case, to cover the thigh
because it is nakedness, then the command is adopted for us, and the act is
considered to pertain to him alone (Allah bless him and give him peace).”

So… to get back to the subject of hijaab AND your statement that culture and Islam are two different things – I am really curious to understand how in each of seven Islamic-state countries in the world, the rules of hijaab are completely different?  (there are approximately 48 Muslim countries around the world, but only seven are completely Islamic states).  In each of these 48 Muslim majority countries, hijaab is worn different ways.  France a non-Muslim countries estimated 3 million Muslim women in their country – only 367 were found to wear burqas or cover head to toe that way.  367 compared to 3 million is an extremely different number.  If it was even 1.5 million, (half), I could understand and perhaps consider that Islam rules, by word of Allah and described by the Prophet that women are required to cover their face, eyes and hands. Burqah, niqaab and this idea of covering the entire body that way is mandated by cultural interpretations of Islam, not by the actual language from Allah.  Also, back to Islam and Culture – only about 20% of the world Muslims is Arab, with at least 60% not even living in the Middle East! Culture does have EVERYTHING to do with the interpretations of Islamic rulings by Allah and the Prophet and to not acknowledge this basically means that if you are not part of that special 20% who lives in the Middle East and practices that specific Saudi Arabian style of hijaab, you are really not a Muslim.  I find it hard to believe that Allah, such a merciful, kind, all-knowing and understanding God, who allow this to happen.  For 80% of Islamic practicing people to really find out later they aren’t Muslims contradicts the core of Islam!  

With regards to hijaab – One interpretation says one eye or both eyes can be uncovered to see the way, another says absolutely not – again on two different very popular predominant Islamic websites.  Yet another says it means that a woman should let down a part of her garment to slightly cover her face in public as men approach.  It specifically says take your veils (which pagan women wore while dancing) and cover yourself so that your bosom is concealed, and stop dancing around for men and displaying those parts of you that are sacred and should only be seductively shown to husbands, and casually unveiled among men in your family.  By the way, if Islam is made to protect women, and the above Surah clearly states that in front of husband’s fathers a woman can be comfortable, why did a friend of mine experience sexual harassment and almost rape by her father in-law once, and when she told her husband he ignored it and said she should have been wearing hijaab?!!! The man was in his 70s!  I’ve read in many interpretations if a woman is old, or a man is old, there is no need to cover.  Really? I’ve worked in the health care, and I can tell you old men AND women do have desires – and the little happy pill they use is called Viagra.  In fact, because of the way the body and brain work as one ages, certain functions are not controllable and spontaneously react.  

Culture and Islam, although different and not one, must be recognized as connected somehow.  The author of the article made a lot of valid points, that even I often think about!  I just think that to be educated Muslim requires one to consider that in most cases culture and geography have major influence on the style, extent and interpretation of hijaab, beyond the simple request by Allah – to cover adornments, and dress/act modestly.  I agree that living in the Western world, where so many Muslim women fight to preserve and defend their right to wear hijaab as Allah requires, it appears contradicting and is insulting to other more conservative Muslim women to wear a scarf, but at the same time flaunt the rest of their body by wearing tight pants, red lipstick, etc.  I can completely understand why the author is frustrated.

Thank you Bint AbdelHamid. I am a bit relieved to hear that. You are very nice to me. Ever since i put on hejab its been the other way around. I do have some more questions, iA I will ask on email.

Allah was not frustrated, for he is the planner of all things…Islam was there scince the beggining of time. It is the people who did not follow correctly (Again, still in the plan of Allah), Allah sent a last prophet to finalize Islam.

mashaAllah thanks for sharing this.. very true

so girls without hijab go to heaven but the girls trying to wear hijab in the west who may wear a small camel bump for volume go to hell?

Many of us are quite aware of the history of “hijab” (modest clothing) throughout the worlds cultures. It doesn’t matter what you use do it, but the hair is part of the awra and must be covered up according to Islamic guidelines, period. You could write 50 pages on “hijab in history” and it would still not change the fact that headcoverings (khimaar) are mentioned specifically by Allah in the Qur’an, which means we are supposed to be wearing one regardless of the time or culture we live in. It would not be in the Qur’an if it was not important. If the world exists for another 50,000 years, the Qur’an will still not change, and neither will Allah’s words.

Islam is not a culture, it’s a Deen, and there is a huge difference between them. 

As for the sisters complaining about the article: I agree there are more pressing matters in the world, like starving children with malaria, but that is not an excuse to disregard hijab as something unimportant. We will still be judged on ALL of our bad deeds, no matter how small or insignificant they seem to us. That one, tiny little sin – whatever it may be – might just be the grain of sand that tipped the scale and sent us into the fire.

MAY ALLAH PRESERVE US ameen.

Thank you for this reminder sister. I’ve realised that i’m also a victim of this fashionable scarves. InsyaAllah may Allah guides us to the straight path. 

Salam!
Islam has not restricted us to colors, fabrics, or designs. The Sunnah has clarified that we avoid bright colors, anything see-through, form-fitting, or that will attract attention to us. So if a woman looks good in dark colors, it still shouldn’t be a worry because the darker colors themselves are not as attention-seeking as bright shades of yellow may be. As woman, we are naturally beautiful, the point is to avoid increased and unwanted attention.