How to dress in Iran, a small guide
One of the concerns that usually holds back those who want to visit Iran is linked to the dress code, especially women. Iran is indeed a country musulmano, of tradition Shia unlike the majority of Muslim countries that are Sunni, with specific laws when it comes to clothing that must be worn. However, we are far from the stereotyped images that are often served, but you will discover a colorful world where women love to be fashionable. Respecting the Iranian dress code is not difficult, let's see how.
Women's clothing in Iran how should it be?
All the ladies should have the Hijab, it means that they must have the head covered by a scarf in all the places that are public and in the streets.
Can ladies in Iran use sandals without socks?
Of course there are absolutely no problems.
Ladies in Iran, what should they pack to go to Iran?
Essential when they are in public, have their head, arms and legs covered.
Only to enter the sacred places sometimes must wear the chador that is provided at the entrance of the place.
In short, you can wear short-sleeved shirts, tank tops, etc. The important thing is that there is also a tight-fitting tunic over the knees, below you can wear jeans or colored or floral leggings even long skirts up to the ankles. Shoes of your choice. Colored scarves are fine. It is absolutely not what is supplied through the media and everyone is amazed.
Only to enter the sacred places sometimes must wear the chador that is provided at the entrance of the place.
In short, you can wear short-sleeved shirts, tank tops, etc. The important thing is that there is also a tight-fitting tunic over the knees, below you can wear jeans or colored or floral leggings even long skirts up to the ankles. Shoes of your choice. Colored scarves are fine. It is absolutely not what is supplied through the media and everyone is amazed.
How should men's clothing in Iran be?
All mrs are dressed as normal as in Italy, but remember that shorts are forbidden in summer.
Is bringing the chadore to Iran mandatory?
The chador is not mandatory, neither for foreign tourists, nor for Iranian women (if not in sacred places)
Having your head covered in any public place (hotels - except in your room - and restaurants included), is mandatory. Just as arms and legs must be covered.
Having your head covered in any public place (hotels - except in your room - and restaurants included), is mandatory. Just as arms and legs must be covered.
In the event that the rules on clothing are not respected in Iran what happens?
In general they are very tolerant of tourists' clothing, but still it would be better to be careful.