I’m attending a Muslim wedding in a few weeks and the dress code for the reception is “Black tie, modest”. Can anyone define exactly what this means? I assume nothing too flashy or showing too much skin, but do I need full long sleeves and to cover my shoulders?

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Ask the person who invited you.
I’ve been to many orthodox Jewish weddings and some are so modest you can’t be in the ceremony if you have skin showing and others nobody cared at all. It just totally depends on their level of observance

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If it’s black tie you’re probably wearing a full length gown anyways - no slits, typically half sleeves is fine… could bring a shawl to be safe

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I think the answer really depends on the people inviting you. Whether you’re Muslim or not, there’s generally no requirement to wear long sleeves unless you personally choose to wear the hijab. As a Muslim Arab, I’ve attended many Muslim weddings—Arab, Desi, African, and more—where guests had their shoulders or legs exposed. The term ‘modest’ is quite subjective and can mean different things depending on who you’re talking to. Not super helpful I know but it may be good idea to ask the bride or groom what they mean by it.

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Thank you so much! Your perspective is a helpful reminder to not jump to conclusions!

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Ditto SAS and D1 — it can mean some pretty different things to different people so you’ll want to ask

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This is all super helpful, thank you everyone so much for answering!

Curious what you ended up wearing! I’ve never seen fancier dresses than at a Muslim (Arab) wedding. Women were dressed like royalty, especially the bride’s immediate family. It was stunning and I loved that take and feel - truly a special occasion to celebrate. All that to say, modest doesn’t always mean not flashy 😊

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