keiko san:
Women in all cultures dress in a certain manner for a variety of reasons: to express creativity, to show status, to attract attention. Modesty and social humility are not the only purposes the Abaya serves. In some counries, the Abaya can be used as a social leveling tool. The lady with modest economic means doesn't look too different from the lady who has a rich husband. Except -- for the Manolo Blahniks, Italian handbag and designer sunglasses. In most cultures women dress to impress other women. I'd like to hear other's thoughts on this.
keiko san:
Women in all cultures dress in a certain manner for a variety of reasons: to express creativity, to show status, to attract attention. Modesty and social humility are not the only purposes the Abaya serves. In some counries, the Abaya can be used as a social leveling tool. The lady with modest economic means doesn't look too different from the lady who has a rich husband. Except -- for the Manolo Blahniks, Italian handbag and designer sunglasses. In most cultures women dress to impress other women. I'd like to hear other's thoughts on this.