Men
Men should wear conservative business attire, particularly in initial meetings. Iranian men -- particularly government workers -- do not wear ties, as the late Imam Khomeini declared them to be symbols of Western imperialism. After a period of time, more casual attire is acceptable. However, it is not recommended to dress more casually than your interlocutor. Shorts are never worn in public, even to go jogging. Short-sleeved shirts are acceptable in the summer -- as long as Ramadan or the mourning month of Moharram don't fall during the summer. If you cross you legs while sitting, be careful not to show the sole of your shoe.
* I remember I wore some sporty pants ( pumas ) I got a lot of stares, pretty much you see men wearing either jeans or casual pants
Women
Women in public must be modestly dressed. Even though standards tend to be less strict for Western visitors than for locals, modest dress is still required by law and by social custom. Women should cover their hair and neck with a scarf and wear a loose-fitting coat that extends below the knee. Shoes should be closed and legs should be covered by pants or stockings.
On the other hand, women can do much of what men do in Iran - go out alone, drive cars, work outside the home. Women can do business with men; however, women and men should not shake hands or have physical contact in public.
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