Abaya Guides
‘Polyester Abaya’ Tells You Almost Nothing About How It Will Actually Feel on Your Body
Two polyester abayas can feel completely different. This guide explains how weight, finish, drape, opacity, static and care change the way an...
Abaya Guides
Searching for a Pashmina Abaya? First Work Out Whether You Mean the Fabric, the Feel or the Shape
A practical guide to understanding what a pashmina abaya listing may describe, then checking the garment’s fabric, shape, coverage, measurements, included pieces...
Abaya Guides
Jersey Abayas Feel So Comfortable — Right Up Until the Fabric Starts Showing More Than You Wanted
A practical guide to jersey abayas, covering drape, cling, stretch, weight, fit, underlayers, batwing cuts, everyday wear and care.
Abaya Guides
An Abaya With Niqab Feels So Much Easier When the Layers Stop Asking for Your Attention
An abaya and niqab work best as one outfit, not two separate decisions. This practical guide covers proportion, colour, fabric, head layers,...
Style Guides
Kashmiri, Arabian and Pakistani Burqa Designs Don’t Fall the Same Way: The Cut Tells the Story
Regional burqa labels can hide very different cuts. Learn how to read shoulders, panels, sleeves, sweep and fabric before judging a garment...
Style Guides
Jilbab Sizing Is About More Than the Number on the Label — Length Can Change the Whole Silhouette
A warm, practical guide to choosing a jilbab that looks balanced once worn, with length, shoulder, sleeve, fabric and proportion advice for...