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What is the Islamically prescribed dress for Muslim women, and what is the ruling on imitating non-Muslims in their clothing?

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A woman's lawful dress must cover her entire body from non-mahram men, must not be transparent revealing the color of the skin, nor tight, defining her limbs. Also, she must not imitate men in her dress, and it must not contain adornments that attract attention when she goes out. It is forbidden to imitate non-Muslims in their clothing and customs, as this severs the Islamic bond and religious morals.

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