Outside of the home, Arab women dress according to religious custom, which means they cover their body from head to toe. The traditional outfit is ankle length with long sleeves and a high neckline, and the hair is still covered. Some women will go out totally covered, even hands and face, if they have strictly religious husbands. This type of behavior is to protect the women from unwanted behavior. If they leave their home with clothes that reveal the shoulders, arms and legs, they will be regarded as being of easy virtue. Arab men wear an ankle length robe. This can be worn for all occasions, an outer cloak is worn on formal occasions. Men should not wear shorts and shirts without sleeves, this is considered to be too casual. Men
