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Old May 14th 2012, 11:04 am
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Originally Posted by Alexa
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.
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.
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Fatties should not be allowed wobble about semi clothed around in malls, its enough to put me off my lunch.

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Old May 14th 2012, 11:34 am
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Originally Posted by al dente
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.
Have to admit though, I once wore my nighty under the abaya...could not be helped, was a very short notice shopping invite late at night during Ramadan...
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Originally Posted by mathematist
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?
Why at the Brits? Because, generally, we're appallingly dressed, particularly when compared with the rest of Europe. (Ok, 'Merica's a special case.)
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Originally Posted by Alexa
The myth of wearing only underwear under the abaya, is exactly that, a myth.
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.
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Old May 14th 2012, 1:59 pm
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Surely the mallcops can handle this? It needn't be a law or anything. Discreetly asking a 'violator' to leave will get the message across.
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Old May 14th 2012, 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Alexa
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.
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!" ?
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Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
Why at the Brits? Because, generally, we're appallingly dressed, particularly when compared with the rest of Europe. (Ok, 'Merica's a special case.)

Can I remind you of the dreadfully dressed Russians? A bit like some Brits but shinier, cheaper, more sequins and animal print.
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Originally Posted by seven seas
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!" ?

So wide of the mark, that's almost funny, despite being rather unpleasant.
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Originally Posted by Meow
Can I remind you of the dreadfully dressed Russians? A bit like some Brits but shinier, cheaper, more sequins and animal print.
True. But the average Brit-on-holiday would put Primark to shame.
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Whats the official dress code for males?? I only ever wear long shorts as I assume sports shorts with my fine toned legs would also get them in a tizwas. Or doesn't that matter?
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Old May 14th 2012, 4:09 pm
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Default Re: Lack of Clothes - again

Originally Posted by Alexa
The myth of wearing only underwear under the abaya, is exactly that, a myth.
Nah, on a couple of occasions now when the wind has caught, I've seen an expanse of leg almost up to the fur....
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Originally Posted by Meow
Can I remind you of the dreadfully dressed Russians? A bit like some Brits but shinier, cheaper, more sequins and animal print.
The difference I would say though is, the badly dressed British women aren't usually accompanied by a 6ft 3 Russian Mafia gangster.
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Originally Posted by seven seas
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!" ?
Naa, they look at me...
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Originally Posted by seven seas
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.
Sorry, was very thoughtless of me...can you you try to forget it?
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