The day I stepped of the plane, claiming three large suitcases, coming back to Cairo after 6 months living in Dubai, I knew that I wouldn't have the same sense of style I had before. Cairo was always the hub of fashion and hosting fashion events from the 1920's till the 1960's, and probably later even. But things have changed and its not the same anymore after the political changes and uprisings that have been happening since 1948- but I am not here to speak about politics now, am I"

photo from fashionhippieloves.com
Three question you need to ask yourself when it comes to dressing up (or down, for that matter of fact) in Egypt- is it appropriate" is it too revealing" Is it very glamorous, and I am overdressed" and Is it going to get dirty easily"
I wouldn't worry about getting dressed appropriately because I'm veiled, so either way, whatever I wear will by fine by the society and won't be revealing.

Now, the struggle happened when it cam to things every fashion girl loves and considers part of her daily routine- luxury. The main resistance I faced and tried to cope with but couldn't and had to change it within me is mainly with five things:

Designer shoes (heels or flats whatever that is)

Your shoes will get easily ruined, if not with dust or sand from the weather, or mud if in winter, but with the holes in the unpaved streets and sidewalks. Too sad that I cannot get dressy in my own country

Jewlery

You will be an attraction for thieves ...