Traditional dress for women in Egypt is reported by the Raqs website to include the long shirt worn by both men and women, the gallebaya. Long dresses are usually worn by women in city areas with some women choosing to wear a headscarf and veil, called a bur a.
Traditional dress for men in Egypt is described by Raqs as including the gallebaya, although this traditional shirt was replaced by European dress in the 19th century. Formal business wear, similar to North American and European styles, is common in Egyptian business environments.
The Center for Intercultural Learning reports that in casual circumstances Egyptian men commonly wear trousers--not denim--and neat shirts. Women wear long dresses and skirts.
