English en. Why Choose US? What Makes Us Different? Call Us. Dress Code in Iran. The dress code issue for women in Iran has always been a hold back for many female travelers. Many believe that countries that enforce such laws on tourists or even their own civilians are to be left out of their bucket list. Others however are just confused. Iran faces a hell lot of misrepresentation around the world which unfortunately is not always directed to its government only.
The blogger or tourist is obviously not to blame. I get that what goes on in Iran might not come to your liking. Iran is a country facing a lot of big changes. A lot goes on here and certainly not all of it is good. The country has been struck by heavy sanctions since the Islamic Revolution over 35 years ago and things can get tough at times. Women have not been getting equal rights as men but they have become extremely assertive over the years and have been able to shift the society on their side dramatically.
What to wear then? Basically, the rules are quite simple: for men, no short pants or extreme short sleeve and tight shirts. For women, head and hair must be covered, and it is also necessary to wear something loose to cover the body. Go for colors. This is utter nonsense. They are probably the best idea during summer. Hence why I see most tourists in cargo pants and slouchy trousers.
While this is stated as the Islamic dress code, things are not observed that seriously. So why should you? Tunics and Cardigans are your best friends. So you want to look appealing, follow the dress code and not have to go buy a new set of clothing for your Iran trip. Tunics are a great option for summer trips to Iran. You might even have a dress that could fit in the criteria that can be paired with skinny jeans.
The key is to be creative with what you have. Apart from a few pieces all of the clothing worn in Iran is western designed. Here are a few girls who combine western clothing to create modest outfits, perhaps you can get some inspiration.
