How Hijabis Can Wear Skirts Without Looking Too 'Girlie' | Adidas T-shirt + Skirt + Sneakers & (Sorta) Statement Earrings

During my early years of wearing the hijab I struggled with wearing skirts out, out of fear of looking too "girlish". That might have been a ridiculous notion but at the time, as a baby hijabi, I couldn't see ways to "edge" up a skirt.

Now, I can't say I've perfected my style — and I don't think I ever will — but I do have a better idea of how to style my skirts and dresses! First of all, fact: sneakers go with EVERYTHING (well OK almost everything) and will definitely make any outfit less girlie, but there's also such a thing as choosing the right kind of sneakers.


My Adidas skirt here is print-heavy, a little voluminous and is of maximum length so I prefer to stick with low-cut sneakers here. I like my high-tops with a more streamlined skirt or dress that ends higher than my ankles, such as this black skirt with pink Timberland boots or my H&M floral dress with my black Adidas high-tops.

But of course, at the end of the day it's about what and how YOU think you look best in, so plenty of experimenting is the way to go here.

Another way I like to edge up a relatively feminine skirt is to pair it with my favourite statement t-shirt or top, preferably in a looser cut. My younger brother bought me this "Orlando" Adidas t-shirt when he visited it last year but I had no idea what to wear it with until I thought of this outfit, thinking about how the purples in the tee and the skirt would tie in together.

To top off a tee, I like going for an oversized blazer or a denim jacket; I couldn't wait to wear my boxy navy blazer again but I would be happy to go with any of my denim jackets too, like this faded oversized Levi's.


For the finishing touches, bold and kitschy accessories are the way to go! I rarely break out my Bao Bao clutch so it feels like a "treat" when I do, plus it's always an interesting addition to any outfit. You guys may know how much into earrings I've been lately but I was legitimately worried about falling into the dangerous territory of being bored with plain hoops so I switched it up this time with these dangly navy ones.

Which, admittedly, are still kind of hoops, but just a fancier kind!

Another useful trip on how hijabis can wear a skirt or a dress without appearing girlie? Just throw a whole load of Adidas wear on yourself, that seems to help, too...

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I shot this outfit on my first day out during my September Seoul trip in Myeongdong, but I can't wait to share with you guys the rest of my Seoul outfits. Check out this space soon for them! XO

Wearing: Mango navy boxy blazer  |  Adidas "Orlando" t-shirt  |  Adidas floral skirt  |  Adidas Superstar sneakers  |  Issey Miyake Bao Bao clutch  |  Earrings from a little shop in China