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Style or fashion?

Boma Benjy Iwuoha

Fashion is commonly defined as a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people. I guess we could say this means that there should be a particular time, place or occasion for a particular dressing. For instance, you are charged with interviewing three candidates for a top management position, at a Fortune 500 company and they walked into the venue dressed like this:

Abaya: The Emirati Black Dress

By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha

When we think of fashion in the United Arab Emirates, many envision Men in turbans and women in Burkas. Let’s go back to the origins; did you know that turbans originated from Asia? Originally worn by the Perse, spread to the Ottomans and is still worn in certain regions of India & Pakistan. Did you also know that the burka is of Afghan origin and have never been worn traditionally by the Arabs? You may be wondering, how then do Emirati Women dress? Well, let’s find out.

Look Fashionable on a budget

Boma Benjy – Iwuoha

We all know the phrase, “Looking good is good business” and of course, your budget will determine how much you can spend on clothes. It’s not farfetched to say that many ladies have limited budgets for fashion though we tend to overstretch it sometimes; the bottom line is, we don’t all have limitless fashion budgets. However, with a better eye for quality and a few after-purchase fixes, you can find budget clothes that still make you feel good and comfortable regardless of how much you paid for them.