Is it a condition for women's prayer attire that it not resemble men's clothing?
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It is stipulated for a woman's prayer attire that it be thick, not revealing the skin's color. As for clothing that describes the size of the limbs, there is no harm in it. However, it is not permissible for a woman to wear clothing specific to men, and there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding the validity of prayer with such attire.
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