# Skirt Too Long For Airport Too Conservative For Security? By Bianca | Published 2007-11-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirt-too-long-airport-muslim-security References: [canada](http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/story.html?id=48f4f298-d6e5-4e16-8ef8-aec4851ddfda) While Southwest Airlines deemed Kyla Ebbert [too hot for takeoff](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwest-sued-for-booting-under-dressed-passenger), a Muslim woman was deemed too conservative for airport standards because her hemline wasn't short enough! Halima Muse, 33, who works at the Toronto airport, was suspended without pay after having a skirt that was too long! She wore pants on the job for five years, but got sick of conforming. "I practice my religion and I have to wear a skirt because it's a religious issue," Muse said. "It's not that I like it. I have to -- it's my religion." While other women working at the security screening point wore short skirts, she wanted something a little more conservative so she created her own skirt out of material similar the uniform pants. She got away with it for seven months, but in August, a manager sent her home, and she hasn't been allowed to return since. She finally filed a complaint yesterday alleging discrimination. Let's see what the [Canadian Human Rights Commission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/occasiondriven-apparel) plans on doing with her case. Poor woman. It just isn't just. "Some of her colleagues hem their skirts shorter and religious garb such as turbans, kippas and head-scarves are permitted as part of the uniform," The Province noted. So that's a different angle! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Religious Dress Codes at Workplaces:** This trend highlights the need for companies to be more flexible in accommodating religious dress codes and promoting diversity and inclusion. - **Self-made Uniforms:** Employees creating their own uniforms could be a possible disruptive innovation that promotes individuality but still maintains uniformity. - **Airport Dress Codes:** There could be a trend in reevaluating airport dress codes and making them more inclusive without compromising security measures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from designing and producing more conservative yet stylish clothing options that cater to individuals with religious dress codes. - **Human Resources:** Human resources departments could be more proactive in understanding and accommodating religious dress codes to promote a more inclusive and diverse workplace. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can review and update their dress codes policies to address religious beliefs while maintaining safety and security measures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Modular Cargo Skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-cargo-midi.md) - [Liberated Airway Dress Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-airways.md) - [Upscale Halal-Friendly Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halal-menu.md) - [Modest Cycling Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-hijab.md) - [Functional Activewear Skorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harland-threads.md) - [Free Airport Menstruation Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-victoria-airport-authority.md) - [Modesty-Focused Ramadan Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-1.md) - [Modest Influencer-Backed Gymwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leana-deeb.md) - [Airport Terminal Activewear Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-heathrow-terminal-5.md)