25 Weird Fashion Ban Laws around the World
We usually think of fashion to be an emancipating medium of expressing oneself. But at times, it might also be used to project religious ideology on women and other sections of our society. Today we are going to browse through some such outlandish fashion decorum from around the globe.
1. No Blue Jeans in North Korea
Ladies need to pay heed to their sartorial choices while contemplating a visit to the dictatorial country of North Korea. You can pack in your dresses and skirts while leaving the trousers at home.
2. Bare neck in Chechnya
The conservative Islamic culture of Chechnya frowns upon women who leave their homes without a headscarf. There is no explicit law pertaining to the same. But women might succumb to public bedevilment if they don’t cleave to this dress code.
3. Burqas in France
When in France, women need to dress like the French maids. This means a draconian ban on burqa, niqabs and akin facial coverings.
4. Lacy Lingerie outlawed in Russia
Planning your honeymoon in Russia? Better keep your lacy underwear clandestine as these barely-there panties have been banned by the government officials with an aim of advocating better vaginal health.
5. Miniskirt in Uganda
Uganda precludes exuberant display of flesh while dressing and has thus instituted a miniskirt ban from 2014. Women wearing skirts having hemline above their knee might even face criminal prosecution.
6. Bikini in Spain
Want to radiate a laidback beach vibe in your sexy bikini while frolicking around the streets of Barcelona and Mallorca? Well, think again as bikini has been banned in both these two places in areas other than the beach.
7. High Heels in Greek monuments
A ban has been promulgated on high heels at places of archaeological significance in Greece. But this actually comes in as a blessing in disguise as the last thing you would want is to climb Acropolis wearing those pointed stilettoes.
8. Mordovia bans on Hijab
Wish to flaunt those lustrous locks? Then no place can serve you better than the Stavropol Territory and Republic of Mordovia in Russia which has foisted an ingrained prohibition on headscarves.
9. No Uniforms in White House
S President Donald Trump likes his department ladies dressing in a womanly fashion. So, if you are thinking of walking in the footsteps of Hillary by donning a manly pantsuit, then you better reconsider your decision before setting foot inside White House.
10. Strappy dresses in Royal Ascot
The fashion police of Ascot has imposed a ban on spaghetti-strap, strapless and halter neck dresses. Hats should also be worn every time you step outside your premises.
11. No Leggings in Qatar
Sadly, leggings do not pass the modesty meter in Qatar and should not be worn publicly. This notoriously strict Islamic country also constrains tourists from wearing leggings.
12. Men in a skirt unlawful in Italy
Skirts are the wardrobe staple of Scottish men. But they need to reconsider their dressing options before visiting Italy as it can lead to heavy penalization.
13. Flip flops in spain
Flip-flops serve as an absolute sweetheart whether we are taking a light promenade or hanging out with friends. But you shouldn’t go driving around Spain in one of those as it is considered to be a criminal offense. It even comes with a colossal fine of €200.
14. Form fitting pants in Delaware
Tight-fitting pants are a strict no-no in Delaware. Both men and women might find themselves at loggerheads with the fashion police on the sporting form-fitting bottom wear.
15. Pink Shorts prohibited in Australia
Hot pinks in pink hue are banned in Australia on a Sunday after midday. You can however conveniently parade around sporting your pink shorts between Monday to Saturday.
16. Analogous clothing in Australia
Felt shoes, black clothes, and black face makeup are premediated to be the essential tools of a cat burglar. You should thus think twice before roaming the streets in Australia draped in analogous clothing.
17. Dress in north carolina
Ladies can find themselves in a solid soup in North Carolina if they do not cover themselves up with at least 16 yards of fabric. This can actually be comforting if the mercury dips outside, but comes off as painstaking during the summer season.
18. Singing with a swimsuit in Sarasota
Wish to delight others with your vocal prowess? Then go ahead and sing a resplendent hymn but make sure that you are not sporting a swimsuit while doing the same in Sarasota, Florida.
19. Exposing skin in Forest Park GA
Saggy skirts, pants, and shorts are considered to be salacious by the fashion police of Forest Park GA (Georgia). This has been foisted to prevent youngsters from emblazoning their underwear and upholding dressing decorum.
20. Sheer in Rhode Island
See-through clothing is outlawed in Rhode Island. You should pay heed to the same while planning your next vacation here.
21. Mismatched dress in California
Mismatching jacket and pant might be a smoldering fashion trend. But it becomes a strict no-no for men in Carmel, California.
22. Patent leather shoes In Ohio
Women need to abstain from wearing patent leather shoes in Cleveland, Ohio as it might concede the lady’s underwear or private parts.
Whether it’s your hometown or a foreign locality, you need to pay heed to these fashion regulations prior to stepping outside as scorning the same can lead to grave results.
23. Combat Dress in India
Combat styles have been banned in India following rampant terror attacks. Even shopkeepers have been advised by the Indian army to stop selling army merchandise to the general public.
24. Traditional Clothes in Bhutan
Bhutanese locals are under the obligation of adhering to strict dress codes. This means a knee-length kimono-like robe for men and a long dress having an accompanying jacket for women. Thankfully, tourists are kept outside the purview of this dressing decree.
25. Socks are mandatory in Britain
Planning a trip to England? Assure that you are wearing socks while standing within 100 yards of the ruling monarch.
