just a quick thought at the subject reveals the following key words/phrases:
na mahram
veil
beard
lowering the eyes
choosing piety over pleasing
have a sum up and then tell what you think?
we cant market islam for what its not since that defeats the purpose. also we seek to enjoin good (islam) and forbid evil (unislamic)
i’d say your islamic understanding is severely effected by bad company since you cant even trust the alltime mercy Allah SWT sent through his Messenger SAW at a time chosen by Allah SWT.