The Jews in Europe distinguished themselves from others through their clothing by adding Jewish accessories to typical western styles. Men and women generally wore modest clothing in line with religious principles. For women, dresses were similar to middle-class fashion, though unmarried women sometimes wore distinctive headgear. Married women covered their hair and wore bonnets as a symbol of their status. Orthodox Jews observed specific rules for dress during religious occasions, including wearing yarmulkes, hats, and head coverings.