Female dress code in Jordan

You'll likely have to go to even greater lengths than males to adapt your usual style of dress to engage as a western woman in Jordanian society with some degree of mutual respect, but it is possible to do so without significantly surrendering your independence and originality.

You will find it much easier to interact regularly with local males if you wear loose-fitting, opaque clothing that covers your legs, arms, and chest. Lycra leggings and shorts both have blatantly provocative and sexual looks on women. T-shirts should generally be avoided as well. It is best to cover the nape of the neck, either with a high collar or a thin cotton scarf, as it is seen to be particularly seductive.

Another area where conservatism works to avoid unwanted attention is in the hair. You might choose to follow Jordanian women's example and clip long hair up so that it doesn't hang below your shoulders. You might wish to dry your hair before leaving the house because some people perceive women's wet hair as a sexual advertisement. If you have blonde hair, you must regrettably prepare for a little bit more curious attention—at least when moving through more conservative neighborhoods.