For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well. Non-Muslim women are encouraged to wear a headscarf in the prayer hall.
Men and women should both dress modestly, in looser-fitting clothing that covers the arms and legs—no shorts or sleeveless shirts for either gender. Women should also bring a scarf. Not all mosques will ask female visitors to cover their heads, but it's a sign of respect to have one ready.
Similarly, during entrance to a religious place, a temple or a mosque whichever it is, you should be humble. You should not wear shoe or shorts in the religious area. Ladies should not wear jeans, instead they should wear traditional dresses. Keep in mind that, we may be modern, but should respect our tradition.
Clothing in a Mosque
Clothing should be modest for both men and women. For women this means an ankle length skirt or trousers, which should not be tight or transparent, together with a long sleeved and high- necked top. A headscarf is usually essential for women.
Chest and legs should be covered. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque. If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance.
In the Arab world, no shoes are allowed indoors, as the shoes' soles are seen as dirty and unsanitary. Arab Muslims are required to remove their shoes when entering a mosque, as are all adherents of Islam. While it is not mandatory in Judaism, many Israeli Jews remove their shoes at home.
How to Visit the Blue Mosque: Dress Code. You must wear long pants/skirts and covered shoulders. Avoid Flash Photography, speak quietly, and be respectful of people praying.
Self-grooming. Aside from being as clean (purified) as they are for prayer, male Muslims are expected to cut their nails, and trim their hair and beards. They must also not wear any scent, including deodorant.
Re: Socks in Mosque? There is NO RULE for SOCKS in the moques. It depends on your comfort. If you want you can be barefoot.
Exposing the intimate parts of the body is unlawful in Islam, but schools of thoughts differ over which body parts should be covered. Skin-tight, body-hugging clothes are usually discouraged for both men and women.
“Considering the religious texts, doctrine and religious belief of the followers of Islam, it is submitted that entry of women in the mosque for offering prayer/namaz, inside the mosque, is permitted. Thus, a Muslim woman is free to enter masjid for prayers.
A mosque is always one of the most sacred places for Muslims, and they take this VERY seriously. Dressing has to be modest at all times. This means that it's always more strict than the rules to visit a Christian church. Men CANNOT wear shorts, and the shirts can be short-sleeved but fully covering the shoulders.
Wear Pants – Men must wear pants that cover their legs. No Tank Tops – Mosques are conservative – now is not the time to show off the gun show. Bring socks – To enter the Blue Mosque, you must take off your shoes. In order to protect you from everyone else's feet, do yourself a favor and bring socks.
However, as it is stated especially in al-Minhāj and its commentaries, there is no problem with a menstruating woman passing through or visiting a masjid if she has no fear to contaminate it.
Shoes will need to be removed upon entry, wear socks if you're not happy with walking around barefoot. Although, bear in mind that it does get very hot in Abu Dhabi and you'll already be very toasty in full coverage.
You should instead take a regular ablution (including washing the feet), then wear the sock. If later on in the day you lose the state of ablution, then, you may do a regular ablution but simply wipe over instead of wash the feet. Note: only the top of the sock (foot) should be wiped not the bottom where you walk on.
For men and women, your legs and arms need to be covered – no shorts or skirts above the ankle.
To show respect for the prayer time, both male and female visitors should wear simple, modest clothing. Men should aim for jeans or long pants and preferably a top with sleeves. It's a good idea for women to wear long sleeves with either loose-fitting pants or a long skirt.
Scholars have also established various hadith that warn women not to wear perfume to the mosques for the same reason. In her house however, or in the company of family and her husband, or in the company of other women, she may wear any perfume she desires.
Many scholars consider alcohol as an impure substance. So, if Muslims wear any regular deodorant with alcohol in it that would mean that their clothes and body will have traces of alcohol on it too. Therefore, they should completely avoid deodorants and scents that have alcohol.
Islam is simple, so keep it simple. Swasa(9K) still contains gold and therefore we should refrain from using it. Even if the ring has 1% of gold in it, it still contains gold and cannot be used.
In the City
There is no problem wearing shorts for comfort, except when you visit mosques. As for Turks, most of them will be wearing "smart casual" clothes: sleeved summer dresses or sleeved tops and skirts for women, short-sleeved shirts and long trousers for men. Footwear can be shoes or sandals.
Shoes: Remember that when entering a mosque, visitors must remove their shoes. They are either carried in a plastic bag or left in the shoe rack. Dress Code: Knees, shoulders and upper arms must be covered. Women also cover their hair.