6 Factors Behind a Hijab’s Universal Appeal

Over the years, the hijab has grown to be much more than a symbol of religious dress. Thanks to constant debate and developments, many of the issues surrounding the hijab have been more openly discussed by non-hijab wearing individuals. This includes both Muslim and non-Muslim women.

Yet, from a fashion point of view, the hijab is a highly versatile and timeless accessory. Historically, it has been used by women across various cultures and periods. This lends the hijab a certain timeless aspect and, even now, its ability to adapt is one of its strongest strengths.

As a fashion accessory, the hijab has plenty to offer, yet still retains its original purpose. As such, it’s highly useful for women who wish to conceal their skin, whether they are a Muslim or not.

So, why is it so good? Here are 6 unique ways that the hijab can help support any wardrobe.

It Can Make Traditional Style More Modern

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While many modern hijabis’ favour maxi dresses, there are still many who prefer a more culturally traditional item of clothing. While this may be more historic, the adapting, flexible nature of the hijab allows women to be creative and bring in some modern touches when they might not otherwise be able to.

By adding these modern elements, you can easily combine contemporary and traditional styles. This is important for many younger women, who wish to embrace their culture while still fitting in with today’s fashion trends. The hijab helps to bridge this gap, becoming a highly appreciated and hard working part of any wardrobe.

A Timeless Quality

The Sociology of Style considers the scarf to be one of the top five simple ways to hack your image and, when you really think about it, how different is a scarf from a hijab? While the Sociology may not have specifically referred to hijabs, their versatile and timeless nature cannot simply be ignored.

The debates and issues regarding the hijab will likely carry on for a long time to come but, at the same time, women are not likely to abandon this piece of clothing, either. In fact, the points here make it clear that the hijab is a long standing piece of fashion, as well as a very versatile piece of clothing. It will likely be around for generations to come.

With that in mind, perhaps it’s time to start building a small collection of your own hijabs, so that you can pass them down to daughters and granddaughters in the future.

As you can see, there is much more to the hijab than just a piece of religious or cultural clothing. Whether it’s using it to create a new style, blend in with both contemporary and modern fashion, or just using it to empower yourself, a single hijab achieves quite a lot!

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