u/ShafiqaCD

The girl or the garden?

Another cheat background but the outfit is all me (And always will be even if I manipulate other aspects of the picture).

Do you like outfits that are modest but without an abaya?

Hope you don't mind the cheating!

You knew there was a ladies only event on the top floor of the hotel. You'd seen your neighbour being dropped off earlier by her husband.

You knew you shouldn't try to sneak up there and that if the manager found out there would be hell to pay. But somehow you couldn't stop yourself.

You opened the door from the service corridor quietly and stopped in your tracks. You couldn't believe this could be the same girl, your pious niqabi neighbour. But the bag, surely it was the same handbag??? You lost your nerve and ran off back downstairs before anyone knew you were there. But for the rest of the evening and the next day you couldn't get this image out of your head.

Similar to yesterday but swapping the trousers for a skirt. I think it's more feminine, do you agree?

Do you like a splash of colour?

Are the (loose) trousers OK or do you think it should be a skirt?

Trying to make a new hijab look like it did in the pictures. Trying to make it look elegant. All the different ways we can style it. Appreciate it, yes, but understand it, no.

I've not got this to look like the pictures, but hopefully it looks OK

Mixing it up with red hijab

Red top to match underneath along with the black skirt & underwear ☺️

Protected from prying eyes. You can see out remarkably well. Isn't it beautiful?

Really got lots to do today so wasn't planning on taking any pictures but then this arrived and I had to make time! Gorgeous abaya with pin stripes that catch the light as you move. It's really hard to capture so the photos don't really do it justice, the video at the end shows it best 😍

An unusual layered niqab: One layer at the front, 2 very long layers that flip back and attach to the front with press studs. There's a mesh eye cover which hides the eyes well but is almost unnoticeable to wear.

It's getting warmer so just knickers, bralette & skimpy shorts/crop top underneath. Oh and sensible shoes to finish the outfit.

Thoughts

End of the walk and a bus back to the start giving a chance to think about the experience. (I absolutely love the silhouette in the first photo. Modest but elegant)

It would have been so nice to have someone to share with: A strict husband? His wife? Both as a couple? Another sissy? I don't know but I dream of sitting enjoying a coffee and watching the world go by together, and of having someone to take the pictures.

The far right like to whip up fear of the niqab but most people don't seem bothered or even give it a second look. And I'm sure some are really pleased to see it. I pay a lot of attention to detail so hopefully I pass, what do you think?

A third time? Maybe. I'd like it to be somewhere different. And it's getting warm for summer. I'll need less on underneath and maybe no coat. Oh, and I'll remember to lift my abaya going up stairs rather than tripping over it!

Fin

Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments

Outside

I set out less nervous than last time and remember the lessons from before.

Small lady like steps so as not to get caught up in my abaya, and of course because that's how I should be walking anyway.

I remember to keep my hand ready to hold my niqab from being blown up by the small gusts of wind.

Pulling myself up to stand straight, a representative of what we believe. Proud but modest, avoiding eye contact with passing strangers.

Ask me any questions in the comments, part 3 to follow.

Preparation

Like last time I wasn't sure until the last minute if I would actually have the courage to go out. But I prepped myself anyway.

Underwear: Pink cage, black lacy bra, black lacy panties

Clothes: Wide leg trousers. A plain black long sleeve bodysuit hugging my breasts.

Makeup: Full face even though the most anyone would see was my eyes and lashes.

Hijab: Ninja cap, amira, silky zip front abaya, arm sleeves, gloves, nose string single layer niqab. All in black

Outerwear: Cream trench coat, cute backpack

This time I made sure my amira and niqab were properly adjusted before setting out. A muslimah should be well presented at all times: clean pressed clothes worn neatly and elegantly.

Ask me in the comments if there's anything you want to know. Part 2 to follow.

Felt thirsty, shouldn't have. Will probably delete

Sometimes it's good if something is cancelled!

Shaved, caged, full makeup and pretty clothes underneath

I bought an under bonnet and hijab pins then tried a new hijab style. So pleased with the way it drapes slightly off centre over my shoulders. Lacey underwear and makeup (nearly) out of view. Would you be proud to take me out for dinner?