The Ruling on Women Wearing Tight Clothing

Question:
Some women wear certain tight clothes, especially at weddings and occasions. Is it permissible to pray in such tight clothes?

Answer:
Answer: It is not permissible for a woman to wear tight clothing, because it tempts those who look at her and reveals the size of her body parts. It is a source of temptation. She must wear loose, wide clothing that covers her; otherwise, she will be among the "clothed yet naked" women about whom the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Women who are clothed yet naked, like the humps of camels, their heads swaying like the humps of camels. They will not enter Paradise and will not even smell its scent." This is a severe warning. A woman should be modest, veil herself, and wear loose clothing when she goes out. She should not use perfume or scent so that she does not tempt people; they will be tempted by her, and she will be tempted by them. She should fear Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and preserve her modesty, her veil, and her covering, because she is a Muslim woman. (O Prophet, say to your wives, your daughters, and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments over their bodies). They must wear jilbabs, which are the wide coverings like the aba'ah, which is the large cloak. The jilbab is the large cloak, also called the malla'ah. It is worn over the clothes to cover them. Therefore, a woman should fear Allah and adhere to the covering veil and modesty from the time she goes out until she returns.