Women dress code in Iran

In most private residences, women can dress in normal western clothes. However, in public, Islamic covering of the body and hair is mandatory. This consists of a "rupush" (a long-sleeved, non-form fitting coat that resembles a raincoat) and a headscarf covering the hair, ears and neck. This outfit must be worn all year around regardless of the temperature. Scarves should be large enough to cover the head and tie under the chin. They should be of a non-slip material, generally cotton. Usually more tolerance tends to be shown towards foreigners over the detail of the dress code than is the case for Iranian women. However, this does not include leaving one’s hair uncovered under any circumstance. "Acceptable" outfits may include a long, loose dress or shirt worn over loose skirt or pants and a scarf in the summer, and a full-length woolen coat and scarf in the winter (calf-length is acceptable if worn over pants). All colors and modest designs are generally acceptable, though it is best to stay away from particularly loud colors. Even when undertaking sporting activity in public (such as tennis or jogging), the dress code described above must be maintained.