Iran
On the street Special police enforce the Islamic dress code, which requires women (non-Muslims included) to be covered from head to toe. The working classes wear full-length black chadors, but a manteau over jeans is an acceptable alternative. Hijabs are often patterned or pinned with pretty brooches. Makeup should be minimal, and while bright lipstick isn’t allowed, flawless eyebrows are an absolute must.
At a party Wear whatever you want under your outer cloak; the young remove their voluminous robes to show off tight jeans and strappy stilettos at friends’ informal gatherings. Older intellectuals conceal elegant suits under their cloaks.
P.S. They’re credited with creating the first perfume, so it’s no surprise that the Iranians are scent savvy: Although women might be cloaked, they’re often doused in glam, sexy fragrances like Azzaro’s vetiver and pimento tonics.
