Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Women In Black

The black dress you will see all Saudi women wearing is called an abaya.
Historically, it has not always been black, but made from all different colors. Only in the past thirty years has the style of the abaya changed to black, a fashion that all women accept, but now it comes with a modern design. 
I see all different moderation that include beads, gems, embroidery and different types fabrics. 
You have to look closer than from a western perspective to see them.
It’s all about the accessories.
I knew they all wore this black garment, but I did not realize that they wore it over their real outfits. Everyone here, when they take off their abaya, looks like an American. The similarities in fashion are uncanny. There are even Saudi hipsters. I love it.

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