Dress Code Affects Women

Dress code affects women more than men; Women have to use clothing that covers all the body but the hands and face. For women, this most visibly means wearing a head scarf that covers the hair and ears and is pinned under the chin, though there are many other styles ranging from simply covering the hair to covering the entire face. This is the sense in which veiling exists in Egypt, but the situation is volatile, with a good deal of variety. Many women do not veil at all.

In the big cities, such as Cairo, you will see people wearing jeans and sneakers as well as more traditional dress. But clothing is generally conservative because followers of Islam obey rules that require shoulders and knees of all people to be covered. Traditional dress for men is a galabayya, a long, cotton robe.

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Types of clothing worn at work
Business dress code in Egypt tends to be conservative, especially to women: Skirts should always at least cover the knee. Blouses, shirts and dresses should feature a high neckline and sleeves that reach to the elbow. Men, shorts or sandals are totally unacceptable in the business world. Also, it is preferable that you wear long-sleeved shirts. If you have trouble getting used to the heat, rest assured that air-conditioning is very common in Cairo’s