In Libya, everyday clothing is mostly modernised, international fashion, while traditional dress is mainly kept for special occasions.
Men’s traditional dress
Men wear a long white shirt (jalabiya or qamis) with long trousers (sirwal), topped with a sadriya vest knitted with black silk. Headwear is a red or black shashiyah; men in Tripolitania prefer black. A large jarid cloak may be wrapped toga-style and tied at the right shoulder. The outfit is worn for Friday prayers, Eid and weddings.
Women’s traditional dress
Women’s outfits include a blouse with baggy sleeves embroidered in beads and silver or gold thread, baggy silk trousers, and brightly coloured cloths worn toga-like and fastened with silver brooches. Rural women use heavy woven, rug-like cloths because of the climate. Jewellery is large, with necklaces reaching the knees and bracelets four to six inches wide.
A wedding tradition
The full outfit is worn only for special occasions. Traditionally the groom gives the outfit and gold to the bride, who wears it the day after the wedding.
Sources: Wikipedia: Culture of Libya.
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