Yes trousers and jeans are fine and a scarf to cover shoulders/back is perfectly acceptable. generally, sleeveless tops are ok too just not spaghetti straps or strapless without a scarf or cardigan. I still wear my shorter dresses too; I just pair them with skinny jeans or slim capris. Low cut tops can be remedied with a little tank top underneath. Same thing for anything too sheer. Hotel clubs and bars tend to be more relaxed so you can dress as you would at home but cover up on your way to and from.
Qatar is not really strict. No one will tell you what to wear unless you are in a restaraunt with a dress code or something. I just find, with everyone walking around completely covered, I feel a bit exposed in some of the things I wouldn't have thought twice about back home. Don't do a bunch of shopping though. I bought several tunic type tops and long skirts before I came and I NEVER wear the tops anymore. I like the skirts but there are plenty available here if u find u need to augment ur wardrobe.
Don't worry, the fact that ur putting a little thought into this, shows that ur conscientious enough not to be offensive to anyone. It will take a few extra minutes to get dressed in the morning but, eventually, u'll find what ur comfortable with and u won't have to think about it anymore.
Yes trousers and jeans are fine and a scarf to cover shoulders/back is perfectly acceptable. generally, sleeveless tops are ok too just not spaghetti straps or strapless without a scarf or cardigan. I still wear my shorter dresses too; I just pair them with skinny jeans or slim capris. Low cut tops can be remedied with a little tank top underneath. Same thing for anything too sheer. Hotel clubs and bars tend to be more relaxed so you can dress as you would at home but cover up on your way to and from.
Qatar is not really strict. No one will tell you what to wear unless you are in a restaraunt with a dress code or something. I just find, with everyone walking around completely covered, I feel a bit exposed in some of the things I wouldn't have thought twice about back home. Don't do a bunch of shopping though. I bought several tunic type tops and long skirts before I came and I NEVER wear the tops anymore. I like the skirts but there are plenty available here if u find u need to augment ur wardrobe.
Don't worry, the fact that ur putting a little thought into this, shows that ur conscientious enough not to be offensive to anyone. It will take a few extra minutes to get dressed in the morning but, eventually, u'll find what ur comfortable with and u won't have to think about it anymore.