What do you like/dislike about djellabas?

Question

What are djellabas, you ask? Here are a couple of examples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodlouse/802863873/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30675419@N00/742949968/ (this is NOT me)
Djellaba store in Fez: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90434917@N00/521471728/

I'm still waiting for Sarah's answer...I know one time she mentioned they were "tube like" or something like that. lol ;)

Answer 1

Hehe, I was busy with my Hannah and holding this q off until I had time to list the problems I have with djellaba! lol

I do not like how large the shoulders are and that they hang down the arm. I hate how large the arms are, there is no shape to them other than tunnels on my arms and the armpits are way big.

The body is like a tube slid over my body and it seems I always have a problem with them slipping back. The neckline ends up around my throat and the shoulders drop behind my shoulders. I am constantly tugging at the front to keep it on properly.

I also really dislike how the decorative stitching down the front, sides and cuffs tighten up after being washed. While wet you have to pull everything out straight, if you don't you end up with this kinked dress.

Like?........convenient lol

Now I feel bad....I am sorry dear djellaba. You are so good for some people just not me :)

Answer 2

They have to fit right or they can be annoying! My husband's mother's was too big and it kept getting tangled in my legs and another one was too restrictive and when I walked it kept me from taking steps that were normal for me. I had to take lots of little steps. It made me insane! I have one that is mid-thigh length and I LOVE it.

Answer 3

if u do not mind me asking, can u explain waht is djellabas, is it the veil, cause i do not mind wearing that it helps me feel protected