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Old 10-25-2004, 06:44 PM
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Ethnic clothing

OK, I'm as American looking as they come (though I'm half Mexican). Blonde hair, blue eyes, all that razamataz.

Ever since I went away to university, I've been exposed to styles of dress that you just don't see in suburbia. College campuses tend to have more ethnic flavor, and people tend to be more open with their dress.

In particular, I've noticed, I don't know what the term should be, Muslim or Arab or whatever, clothing. It seems to look very comfortable. The long very loose shirts and all. I guess stuff like this or [url=http://www.shukronline.com/mq102.html] is what I'm looking for. I generally prefer loose, long, baggy clothing anyway.

Anyway, what's the dope on this? Would it be seen as an afront to anyone (Muslim or otherwise)? What are the cultural rules and fashions? I'm not looking to redo a wardrobe, just maybe a shirt or something. Will I look like a :wally ?
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