Moroccan Clothing Trends reflect the social status of people much more than anything else. In an effort to conceal the real social and financial status, people belonging to low social strata and poor financial conditions try and dress up as smartly as possible.
Men in Morocco are normally very stylish, hence can afford to spend considerable time in grooming and dressing themselves up with utmost perfection. In fact, they prefer going out wearing clean and ironed garments to add to their smart looks. Using branded cotton and silk dresses and wearing closed shoes with ankle-high socks are integral parts of so-called male 'dressing up ceremony' in Morocco. However, traditional Moroccan outfits like djellabas and kaftans are used only during festivals and ceremonies.
Women in Morocco are equally conscious about their dress codes, and take great care about it. Low-class, needy women try and avoid dirty and crumpled rags as it signify financially deprived conditions on their parts. Loose fitting outfits and traditional silk dresses are common among the Moroccan womenfolk, though recently, modern western wears have influenced female Moroccan clothing considerably. Attires like short, tight shorts and close-fitting jeans are indicative of a total revolution in the clothing concept in Morocco.
