Saima’s fashion sense has definitely changed over time. For a long time, it was the simplest things they could get because they were never really in a position of status outside of maybe being the assistant to whoever ruled at the time. And maybe then they’d have the occasional nice outfit.  There was also traditional handmade outfits made with the assistance of local elders at the time.

But even after independence, they maintained a simplicity to their style and a determination to look sharp and professional no matter what. Their sense was an effort to leave a good impression on those they worked with and make them feel like they belonged in the company they kept. 

As they started to transition, this need to keep a sharp impression somewhat loosened to their interest in looking soft and comfortable. While they do like a nice suit, it is now tailored differently to focus on the silhouette in a striking way. They are much more interested in heightening the femme nature of the way they have been presenting. While they are still fairly laidback and simple, they enjoy light colors during warm weather and darker clothes during the season. They always enjoy a nice sweater or loose vest. They have been wearing more shirtdress and other varieties of shifts with a belt at the waist. Nonetheless, there is a casual cleanliness to the way that they dress – always well-put together with a bit of effort.

Preferred shoes are flats and low-heeled ankle boots, although they may experiment with the heels on of those boots.They wear modest makeup, focusing on eyeliner and lip color, natural as if to play it if off as nothing unusual. Maybe they’ll slip in ear cuffs from time to time. They wear a bracelet or two and a necklace when they are feeling up to it. It just depends on what strikes them fo the event they are attending.