Hijabs and Hoods

One of the first things I ever made after I became Muslim was a hooded top. I liked the style so much that I made a more elegant version for my wedding outfit! They are so versatile, and let you change your look in an instant. The other great thing about them is that even if your hijab slips you never get the back of your neck on show. As you are well aware by now I love layering and that doesn’t stop when it comes to my head! Hoods can be worn whatever your style from urban ’sweats’ style hoodies to long elegant hooded gowns.

Hijab Fashion Diary

When I visited Morocco recently most of the sisters I saw wore jilbabs with hoods. It was interesting though because they didn’t wear them up, instead they were almost designed to be worn down with tassels and all sorts hanging from them. It was quite nice because from the back you could see the folds of the head scarf turn into the folds of the hood all ending with a little embellishment; subtle but very inventive.

Hide Behind Your hood

Coming back to the Issue of being a hijabi in a western country a hood is a good way to blend in. I find that if I’m wearing a hooded top that looks kind of western in style, then even though it’s obvious I’m wearing a scarf underneath, I don’t get as many of the eyes (you know the ones where they look at you like you’re guilty of something). It’s a good blend of protecting and showing my identity without sticking out like a sore thumb!

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