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Dress and what to
wear
Before visiting
Iran make sure you have got appropriate clothing, which comply with the
prevailing cultural norms of Iran.
Please see the
sample photos on the left side.
Women
Due to the Islamic
rules, all Iranian & foreign females over the age of 9 appearing in
public should cover their hair & wear a dress that covers the body.
Women should wear
non-transparent, loose garments covering all their bodies except for the
hands and face. Socks are optional too.
Most Iranian women
wear a Manteau and headscarf; some still use the chador.
Foreign women visitors mostly wear a Manteau or loose knee-length jacket
and headscarf.
Color is a free
choice, but red, orange, pink or similar colors are not put on during
national or private sad occasions.
Trousers must be
up to ankle.
Men
Men should put on
non-transparent garments too. They may wear short or long sleeve shirts.
Short trousers are strictly prohibited.
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Both
sexes should dress more conservatively if visiting mosques and religious
buildings.
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