Pop Culture Hijabi: Stacy London and Clinton Kelly Here I Come!
February 21st, 2009
One of my dreams is to be on the show “What Not to Wear.” Of course, that wouldn’t be a very easy prospect as a hijabi, especially considering that they have a section of the TLC program devoted to a new haircut. But, barring being on the show, I would love to have stylists Stacy London and Clinton Kelly around me when I’m shopping.
The biggest tip I’ve picked up from years of watching the show is a simple rule about jackets. Stacy and Clinton love prescribing jackets to “tie an outfit together.” That’s a great rule for hijabis, too, because I think jackets can also be a big part of modest wear.
Putting on a jacket over flowy tops can give structure to the shirt and still cover areas that you want covered.
There are also tons of short-sleeved or sleeveless tops out there that we all covet. When the layered look just isn’t appropriate for those shirts, a jacket or blazer can still show off a top while covering skin.
I’ve been looking for some blazers to wear to work, and I found one in Old Navy the other day that seems great for spring and summer. I’m a sucker for white jackets, even though it’s a bit of a chore to keep them clean.
This twill blazer would look great with the blue top in the photo or with a yellow shirt. I’ve been searching and searching for items that will go best with a yellow sweater I have, and this jacket would certainly do the trick.
For fancier outfits, I found this jacket at New York and Company, one of my favorite stores. Although the sizes are limited on this sale item, the price is great at $9.99.
Velvet’s also great for the winter, and the sapphire and burgundy colors that are left in stock are beautiful jewel tones that go well with evening wear.
While I’m a big fan of denim jackets, I also love olive-colored casual outerwear, since that color can be paired with jeans. Check out this one from Banana Republic.
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very nice!