Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 10059160)

See, here is the thing....shorts or short skirts are NOT supposed to be worn under the abaya. That is why, if and when you see a lady's abaya opening by accident (or on purpose) you will 99% of every time see jeans or long pants underneath.
The myth of wearing only underwear under the abaya, is exactly that, a myth.

Originally Posted by al dente (Post 10059165)

I can never imagine the wearer in undies, but the emirati girl who showed me her surf girl outfit said that one the main reasons she liked it is that she could wear it and no one would know. She had a very modest one on though, not a accidentally flash one's dainty ankle/ calf/ thigh one.

Originally Posted by mathematist (Post 10058989)

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-n...est-dress-code

The thing is, is it specifically directed at Brits? Why just the British Ambassador? What about the Arab speaking people / women who also wear very revealing clothing?

I think mainly Lebanese? Is it because they are Arabic speaking they cany get away with it more than the westerners?

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 10059160)

The myth of wearing only underwear under the abaya, is exactly that, a myth.

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 10059147)

And what do you think those wealthy, Gucci carrying women wear underneath..jeans, pants etc, just like any other run of the mill expat out there. There is one difference though...expats usually do not wear shoes with heels higher than the Eiffel Tower...or make up so think you need to scrape it off the face.

Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 10059239)

Why at the Brits? Because, generally, we're appallingly dressed, particularly when compared with the rest of Europe. (Ok, 'Merica's a special case.)

Originally Posted by seven seas (Post 10059495)

Sounds suspiciously like the complaint of an overweight never-bothers-with-makeup hiddy. Why do it? Do you also look at attractive women and sneer "she's had surgery- they're fake tits!" ?

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10059509)

Can I remind you of the dreadfully dressed Russians? A bit like some Brits but shinier, cheaper, more sequins and animal print.

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 10059160)

The myth of wearing only underwear under the abaya, is exactly that, a myth.

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 10059509)

Can I remind you of the dreadfully dressed Russians? A bit like some Brits but shinier, cheaper, more sequins and animal print.

Originally Posted by seven seas (Post 10059495)

Sounds suspiciously like the complaint of an overweight never-bothers-with-makeup hiddy. Why do it? Do you also look at attractive women and sneer "she's had surgery- they're fake tits!" ?

Originally Posted by seven seas (Post 10059478)

You have just disabused a lot of people of a cherished impression.

It's a bit like telling kids there's no Santa........... on christmas eve.