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question: what is your opinion of the indonesian muslima style?
answer #1:
Personally, I absolutely adore Indonesian and Malaysian hijab style. Indonesian Muslimahs use such bold colors and exotic prints in their clothing. Bright yellows paired with blues, vivid pinks and greens - they really can pull of the whole vibrant look, you know? But it's all the gaudy ruffles and unique, uninhibited styling that really gets to me. Those sisters get an idea and run with it. Yeah, I'll admit, sometimes it just looks plain crazy and there's no way you'd step out of the house in that, you'll still always take note of the gorgeous detailing and color combinations, putting the observations away in the back of your head for a day when you want to look a little different from the usual. So their runway fashion also translates cleanly to real life, more often than not. Sometimes their head dresses are a little...out there, but even then - you still have to admit the Indonesian stylists really know what they're playing with.
answer #2:
Masha'Allah, Indonesian hijab styles are among my favorites. Their clothes are modest and beautiful, and prove that one doesn't need to wear all black or frumpy frocks to be wearing proper hijab. The colors and patterns used are always so cheerful and vibrant without being too outrageous, and they fit well with the upbeat, hospitable disposition of people from Southeast Asia. From what I've noticed, Indonesian women are very careful about making sure their chest is covered, which I really admire because it is one of the absolute mandates for hijab as laid out in the Qur'an.
answer #3:
im not in awe for their style, because in subsaharan africa we kind of dress the same. we got the rainbow colours, the clothing style everything. so when i see the indonesian clothing, i see my culture reflecting through theirs. and it brings me comfort to know that i share something with my beautiful indonesian sisters. i feel closer to them. we don't have the tundung, and i don't really like it because it doesnt fit my face shape hahahhahhaa. but i find it extremely cute on them. what else is there to say about indonesian style? the style shows everyone that we can be colourful and modest, in its own context. in a country like indonesia, everyone wears colours, i think if you dont wear colors, you stand out most. same in subsaharan africa. colours is the norm. so people should stop judging other people by the colours they wear. black isnt the norm and will never be. another point is that sometimes i see indonesian girls on the internet wearing tight jeans and tops with the hijab. i wont call it the indonesian style, for me it is not the traditional clothing style and that's what im addressing in this post. we should stop judging others by what they wear.
answer #4:
As a busy, active mom of 4 kids I find the Indonesian style of dress overall to be very comfortable and yet still very strict in terms of covering. I have always worn full-length Arab-style jilbabs and have always followed the opinion that the top garment should hang below the knees. But as the years have gone by, I have had 4 kids and I have become increasingly frustrated with the difficulty of getting in and out of minivans in a jilbab, difficult-to-care-for fabrics, busted buttons and seams hooked on shoes, wrinkles, and a general feeling of discomfort when trying to sit, walk, carry children, push a stroller, play outside at the park, etc., that I have found myself turning to the Indonesian/Malaysian style more often. As the shirts usually hit the knee, this satisfies the technical requirement of "jilbab" as I understand it, yet is MUCH easier to move in. The fabrics are often light and easy to wear and care for, but can be done in both casual and dressy (even sporty) styles. The variety of colors and styles are more suited to taking kids to the park or karate than a jilbab which looks and feels more like a business suit.
answer #5:
Indonesian Muslimahs have perfect balance between Islamic wear and fashionable western wear. Inspired by Islam and modern trends it is the best fashion fusion. It is a look that I strive for, but find it difficult to find the right clothing in stores as I live in a western country. Indonesian clothing is tailor-made for Muslim women who are active, independent but who value Islamic modesty. They always look beautiful with looks that range from simple elegance to outrageous detailing, but it suits their culture. And they love colour as much as I do. Their clothing is easy to wear - just like the scarf in the competition picture - and modern. Indonesian Muslimah style is beautiful because it has 3 great qualities: practicality, trendy and Islamic.
answer #6:
One reason that I love the Indonesian hijab style is because it doesn’t follow the “only black, one boring style” rule that many people have decided to deem “hijab.” The colours are breathtakingly vibrant, with so many hues of the rainbow. The style itself is one that is indescribable – it is so simple and easy to put on, yet fashionably elegant. The use of the undercap also provides a lot of leverage; be it the different shape, or the contrast of colour/texture it provides for the hijab.
The women aren’t afraid of making bold and energetic statements, as is apparent in the choice and range of clothing that can be seen. The wide range of colours, fabric, textures, prints, etc. are simply unbelievable.However, proper rules of hijab (coverage wise, atleast) are followed, and the hijab style is especially known for providing awesome chest coverage.
To me, the Indonesian muslimah style is not just a style – it’s been passed down from generations, with the random tweak added here and there, improvised and innovated upon by creative minds, all the while sticking to rules and (very l o o s e) boundaries set in the past. The Indonesian style isn’t just a style - it’s an entire culture…
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