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Is it permissible in Shariah to wear modest yet stylish clothing along with a Hijab and very light makeup, if the intention is to uphold my dignity rather than attract non-Mahram individuals?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Provided that Hijab is fully observed, wearing stylish clothing is allowed if it does not attract non Mahram men. Applying any make up and going out where non Mahram men can see you, is not permissible.

Wassalam.
How can we determine what constitutes Zeenat according to cultural norms or Urf?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Exposing the Zeenat if the Muslim female in front of of Nin Mahram men is not allowed according Quranic verse:    ولا يُبدينَ زينَتَهُنّ إلا 

Zeenat is any beautification made by the person or any artificial beautification.

Wassalam.
If a Muslim woman cannot display her beauty to non-Mahram individuals, including at mixed gatherings like weddings, then should she avoid attending such events? And if she does go, how should she present herself?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

A believer must avoid free mix-gatherings, for whatever reason it may be, and as close as the non-mahrams may be. We must try to promote segregated wedding programs, and not allow ourselves to participate in haram gatherings.

This works for both genders as well. A man should not attend, and a woman should not attend as well. 

It is by far better for weddings to be segregated, so that the women can dress as they wish, without hijab or any restrictions. 

If someone is forced to be there, like the person being a primary family member, then they go just for the social obligation they have, limit it to that, dressed Islamically, and leave.

And Allah knows best
What does full Hijab entail for a woman? Does it simply involve wearing modest loose clothing that covers the body, or is it specifically about wearing an Abaya?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

As far as outer hijab and Islamic dress-code for women, wearing a 'abayah or chador is not compulsory, unless it is the common custom of a particular society, and not wearing it will be seen as bad.  

In brief, wearing of modest and loose clothes, is enough, as long as deflects any attention of men.

And Allah knows best