Gul Ahmed Abayas: Named Designs and Outfit Details

Choosing an abaya begins with the outfit you would like to wear. Perhaps you want a change from your usual clothes, or one piece that makes a familiar combination feel more personal. This guide explores named Gul Ahmed designs, with ideas for deciding which details appeal to you. Keep your own preferences in charge: an attractive outfit should leave room for the clothes, colours and amount of coverage you already enjoy.

The product descriptions, charts and photographs discussed here were checked on 28 October 2026. Each profile keeps its design code beside the details, so you can identify the particular garment. The suggested combinations are possibilities to adapt to your wardrobe.

From textile manufacture to Ideas

Gul Ahmed’s Company Overview traces the group’s textile trading to the early 1900s and dates its move into manufacturing to 1953. The same account identifies Ideas as its retail business. A separate Business Activities page dates that retail operation’s beginnings to 2003. These dates describe stages in the business, giving the name a more specific background than a general claim of longstanding tradition.

That sequence also helps keep the story of the company separate from the story of an individual garment. The establishment of a textile mill does not date the launch of a particular abaya. For the designs below, the useful reference is the complete product code and the information attached to it. You can appreciate the business’s background while considering each garment on its own terms.

Layered outfits with an inner

IPAB-22138: navy layers and blue edges

Gul Ahmed describes IPAB-22138 as an embroidered, front-opening abaya with an inner and scarf. Its material fields distinguish georgette for the outer and scarf from striped georgette for the inner. A separate composition line states 100% polyester. Keep those individual field names together when asking about the set, especially if you want to establish the composition of each component.

The front photograph shows pale blue embroidery at the wide cuffs and along a visible scarf edge. The long navy outer frames the clothing beneath, giving the light decoration a defined place. You could continue that blue in a small bag, or leave the embroidered edges as the outfit’s only pale accents. Both choices begin with the photographed arrangement, without requiring another patterned garment.

Its chart lists the outer at 56 and 57 inches for S–M and M–L, with the inner at 55 and 56 inches. The inner’s length row is also labelled Abaya Length. Those are separate measurements to retain when considering the layers. The picture alone would not tell you that the two listed lengths differ.

IPAB-22150: a black outer with several lengths

For IPAB-22150, Gul Ahmed describes a black three-piece design with an open outer and a V-shaped neckline on the inner. The material fields name georgette for those two garments and Broshia Chiffon for the scarf. The composition entry lists 95% polyester and 5% spandex, without specifying each component individually. Keep the Broshia Chiffon field alongside the prose about a matching scarf; matching does not establish identical cloth.

The photograph concentrates dark decoration along the outer’s front edges and broad sleeves. An entirely black combination lets those surface differences remain the interest. If you prefer a lighter accent, try a pale bag with the outfit before changing the scarf: this leaves the photographed relationship between the black layers available to judge.

The chart makes an unusually useful distinction. For S–M and M–L, it lists front outer lengths of 51 and 52 inches, back lengths of 56 and 57 inches, and inner lengths of 47 and 48 inches. Keep all three rows on your shortlist. A single overall length would lose information about this particular design.

IPAB-22155-A: the inner as a deliberate choice

Gul Ahmed’s IPAB-22155-A page names an off-white georgette inner with decoration at a round neckline. The photograph places it beneath a black outer and black scarf, bringing a pale central area into the outfit. A narrow decorative band is visible just below the neck. The supplied composition line says 100% polyester.

The photograph is useful for considering that light-and-dark relationship. If you already own a dark open abaya, you could try an off-white inner beneath it and decide how much of the central panel you want visible. Keep the neckline in view while making that decision: it contributes a small detail even when most of the inner sits behind another garment.

The page’s generic fit field mentions a shirt and trousers, but its title, material field and chart identify the inner. Those entries do not confirm trousers or the pictured black outer and scarf as part of the purchase. Ask about the contents of this exact listing. Its inner-length row gives 52 and 53 inches for S–M and M–L.

A cape shape and two collared sets

IPAB-22139: decoration across an upper layer

The green IPAB-22139 description identifies a round neckline, scattered embroidery and an embroidered scarf. Gul Ahmed’s material fields name Georgette Spandex for the abaya and Georgette for the scarf, followed by a composition line of 80% polyester and 20% spandex. Those are the listing’s descriptions; they do not demonstrate how this garment will stretch or feel when worn.

Its front photograph reveals the distinctive arrangement: a short cape-like upper layer carries pale motifs above a long, quieter lower section. Narrower cuffs appear beneath the broad upper shape. The image shows how those areas sit together, without establishing that the cape-like section is detachable.

An outfit could begin by allowing that upper outline to remain visible. Try a small bag carried by hand, then compare it with the shoulder bag you normally use. Decide whether you enjoy a strap crossing the decorated area. If you expect to add a coat, consider that complete combination before choosing the abaya specifically for its cape-like appearance. The feature that attracts you deserves a place in the outfit you will actually wear.

IPAB-22169: a layered neckline above trousers

Gul Ahmed identifies IPAB-22169 as a beige three-piece combination of abaya, trousers and scarf. The description specifies a double-layered neckline, looped button detail, a shirt collar and cuffed sleeves. Georgette Slub is named for the abaya and trousers; the scarf field says Wool Chiffon. A separate composition line gives 80% polyester and 20% rayon, without a component-by-component breakdown.

In the photograph, the layered opening forms a prominent V beneath the collar, while the trousers remain clearly visible below the outer. You might leave that neckline as the main detail and choose a plain bag with a simple shape. If you prefer jewellery, try the complete scarf arrangement first so you can see how much of the opening remains exposed.

The chart lists abaya lengths of 47 and 48 inches and trouser lengths of 40 and 41 inches for S–M and M–L. These figures describe two pieces with separate hems. Consider where you would like each hem to fall with your usual shoes, rather than treating the photographed outfit as one continuous garment.

IPAB-22171: a printed scarf with a navy set

For IPAB-22171, Gul Ahmed describes a navy three-piece outfit with trousers, a shirt-style collar, balloon sleeves and a block-printed scarf. Although the title includes Georgette Slub, the individual fabric fields say Georgette for the abaya and trousers and Light Georgette for the scarf. The composition line states 80% polyester and 20% viscose. Retain those distinctions when asking for more precise material information.

The photograph shows pale motifs and a patterned border on the scarf beside largely plain navy clothing. The scarf supplies the most conspicuous pattern in this arrangement. You could echo its pale markings in shoes, or keep the footwear navy and let the border hold the contrast. There is no need to introduce another print unless you enjoy that additional relationship.

For S–M and M–L, the chart gives abaya lengths of 46 and 48 inches and trouser lengths of 38 and 39 inches. The visible lower leg and separate trouser hem are part of the photographed proportion. Compare those particular measurements with the coverage and trouser length you prefer; the name “abaya” alone does not describe the whole arrangement.

Long fronts, distinct surfaces and edges

IPAB-22156: a rippled surface and sleeve openings

Gul Ahmed calls IPAB-22156 a crushed-satin abaya with a dyed scarf, identifying the colour as peach. The details describe an opening at the front and slits in the sleeves. Its fabric fields say Satin and Wool Chiffon, while the composition line lists 80% polyester and 20% viscose. The scarf’s trade description does not, by itself, establish a wool percentage.

The photograph shows a pink-peach garment with a softly rippled-looking surface and a long central front line. Here, the surface carries much of the visual interest. A smooth, plain bag could provide a quiet companion; a textured one would introduce another surface to compare. Choose according to whether you want the abaya’s finish to remain the principal detail.

The sleeve slits are visible around the wrists in the styled image. If you prefer another layer there, consider its colour as part of the finished outfit before choosing. It may become visible through the opening. This is a design decision you can anticipate from the photograph without assuming how the sleeves will fall on your own arms.

IPAB-22158: embroidery near the hands

The IPAB-22158 page describes an embroidered, front-opening abaya in bottle green, with a split round neckline. Gul Ahmed names Georgette for the abaya and Wool Chiffon for the scarf. Its composition line says 80% polyester and 20% viscose. Keep the scarf field and that line distinct when seeking confirmation of the materials in each piece.

In the front photograph, the long central area is largely plain. Closer views show leafy sprigs across the sleeve ends and a narrower scrolling line on the scarf edge. The two areas use green decoration at different scales: the sleeves carry the broader drawing, while the scarf introduces a finer line down the front.

When arranging the scarf, you could leave one embroidered edge visible beside the plain central area. Then look at the sleeves and scarf together before adding jewellery. The photographed coordination depends on the relationship between those two drawings, rather than on covering every area with decoration. If you prefer the sleeves to receive more attention, try an arrangement showing less of the scarf border while keeping your preferred coverage.

IPAB-22165: small details along dark edges

Gul Ahmed’s IPAB-22165 listing describes a brown embellished abaya with buttons down the opening and a round neckline. Its accompanying scarf is named as stripe chiffon. The material fields identify Georgette for the abaya and Chiffon for the scarf, followed by a composition line of 80% polyester and 20% rayon.

The closer photograph reveals a row of small rectangular openings along each cuff edge, while small square-looking fastenings mark the front. These are different details within the same outfit. The open border leaves glimpses of the wrist visible in the styled image; its appearance comes from the spaces as well as the brown fabric surrounding them.

If you want another sleeve beneath that open border, consider how its colour would appear through the rectangular spaces. A close brown could give a quieter effect, while a pale sleeve could make the openings more apparent. Try the combination with your arm in ordinary working positions before deciding which appearance you prefer. The photograph demonstrates a decorative arrangement, without settling the coverage you will want for yourself.

IPAB-22170: a plain brown front with a contents question

For IPAB-22170, Gul Ahmed names a brown abaya with a scarf and describes a round neckline with buttons along the front opening. The material fields say Georgette Slub and Wool Chiffon. A separate composition line lists 80% polyester and 20% rayon. The front photograph presents a long, largely undecorated brown area with broad sleeves.

The closer image keeps the cuffs plain and shows the scarf falling alongside the upper arm. The front line remains visually quiet, with the fastening details difficult to distinguish in these views. If a discreet front is what appeals to you, request a closer fastening photograph before deciding: the written button description and the overall styled image answer different questions about the same garment.

There is a specific question to resolve here. The prose mentions coordinating trousers, but the product title, fabric fields and chart do not clearly list a trouser component. Those entries leave the package contents uncertain. Ask whether trousers are included with this exact code, rather than using the styling description to complete the list yourself.

Three embroidered designs with different sleeves

IPAB-22172: scallops and a shoulder detail

Gul Ahmed’s silver-grey IPAB-22172 lists Poly Silk and a composition of 80% polyester and 20% silk. Its title and prose name a scarf, while the material box labels Chiffon as “Inner Fabric”. That inconsistency needs clarification before assuming an additional inner is supplied.

The description identifies a round neckline and scalloped sleeves. A close photograph shows floral decoration descending from one side of the neckline towards the chest, alongside the shaped sleeve edges. The decoration is concentrated on one side of the upper front, beside a much quieter area of fabric.

When arranging the scarf, decide whether you want that one-sided floral detail exposed, partly framed or mostly covered. Each arrangement will show a different proportion of decorated and plain fabric. A shoulder strap could cross the motif, so include your usual bag when considering the outfit. The scalloped sleeve line remains another element to assess at the same time; you can enjoy both details without adding a necklace to fill the quieter side.

IPAB-22173: a V-neck and broad decorated sleeves

For the golden IPAB-22173, Gul Ahmed repeats Poly Silk and the 80% polyester, 20% silk composition. The page again describes a scarf while labelling Chiffon as “Inner Fabric”. Keep that unresolved component question attached to this listing, rather than assuming it follows another design’s contents.

The construction specifies a V-shaped neckline and a buttoned front opening. A closer photograph shows floral embroidery across broad cuff bands; the side view reveals how far those bands extend around the visible sleeve ends. The pale golden colour is the catalogue’s description, while the photographs help explain the arrangement of decorated and plain areas.

Its chart gives Chest as 45 and 46 inches for S–M and M–L, without labelling those values as a circumference or flat width. Keep that uncertainty with the figures and ask for the measuring points before comparing them with another garment. For styling, let the embroidered bands remain visible beside an undecorated inner sleeve if you want another wrist layer. Judge that combination with the front arranged as you intend to wear it.

IPAB-22174: narrow cuffs in light purple

Gul Ahmed’s light-purple IPAB-22174 names Polyester Silk for the abaya and Wool Chiffon for the scarf. The composition line repeats 80% polyester and 20% silk. It does not assign a separate fibre breakdown to the scarf, so retain its material name without inventing one.

The description specifies a round neckline and cuffed sleeves. In the close photograph, a thin, pale decorative line follows the curve of the neck above a visibly rippled surface. The narrower cuffs and long front give the photographed outfit a restrained outline, with the light trim concentrated high on the garment.

If the fine neckline trim attracts you, begin with a scarf arrangement that lets you see its curved line, then adjust it to the coverage you prefer. A large ornament at the neck would introduce another shape beside that existing arc. The chart calls the garment “SHIRT” and gives Shirt Length as 56 and 57 inches for S–M and M–L. Preserve that exact label when asking how the measurement was taken; the product title alone does not supply a measuring method.

Give your preferred design a clear place in an outfit

If an open outer is the starting point of your outfit, our guide to styling the layers beneath a kimono abaya offers a broader discussion of the supporting clothes. Use it to consider a complete combination after a particular design has caught your attention.

For help recording the measurements you want to compare, the guide to measuring before ordering a covering garment online develops that practical task. Keep each item’s own chart labels with the figures, and ask for its measuring method wherever the description leaves one unclear.

Choose one prospective outfit and name the detail you would most enjoy wearing. Then gather the clothes and accessories you already own that could accompany it. This small exercise gives the decision a personal direction without requiring an entirely new wardrobe. Keep any unanswered question beside the exact product code, including what comes with it and how its label says to care for it. Once those points are settled, you can return to the reason the design interested you in the first place.