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January 7, 2005
What to wear?
So one of the most interesting problems I have run into while deciding what to pack is what I am expected to wear while in Jordan. There are some general guidelines that the program gives but I am beginning to believe that they just aren't specific enough.
I mean, I know that I can't wear shorts and skirts need to be past my knees but the idea of "short sleeves" is a little abiguous. I have been looking for photos of people in Jordan but they are really hard to find. So far, the most promising photos show girls with some t-shirts on but mostly they have at least 3/4 length slevees on.
Today I went to look at clothing possibilities that the local shops had to offer and was a little dissapointed. Everything is either short sleeve or tight fitting. One of the guidelines is that it should be "loose fitting" clothing which is almost impossible to find in any section but the grandma section.
Hopefully, with a little patience I will be able to find some stuff that will work. And hopefully I don't offend anyone's religious views. That would be a very bad thing.
Posted by rcollins at January 7, 2005 8:57 PM
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I have a suggestion, but please don't take this the wrong way - try the Men's section. The "boys" I see scuffing around the mall seem to have no trouble finding a stunning array of "loose fitting" clothing...
Posted by: Paul Gutwin at January 9, 2005 1:17 PM
Hmmm, that could be a good idea. Of course, when I think about it I get a mental picture of me in an La Lakers jersey with my boxers hanging out. That is not quite the image I want to project. Well, it is at least worth a look around the Men's section.
Thanks!
Posted by: Rebecca at January 10, 2005 12:05 AM