Abayas – A Modest Attire With The Latest Trends

The abaya is a long, loose cloak worn by Muslim women when they are in the house or they go out in public. Abaya dresses are commonly seen in the Middle Eastern Countries. It is a dress which gives you a modest look and it follows the religious beliefs of Islam. While traditional abayas have been simple, plain and black color; modern abayas have seen designers creating abayas in the best styles, fabrics, embroidery works and colors. Fashion designers have added a new breath of style into the abayas.

Fabrics and Colors

Nowadays, abayas are made from a variety of combination fabrics or single fabrics. Designers have combined satin and lace fabrics making it a perfect modern abaya for women. Single fabrics made abaya dresses like cotton, silk, georgette, etc. also look amazing. Fabrics are chosen according to the climates that suit the women. Cotton, lace and linen fabrics are perfect for abaya dresses to wear during the summer weather. Wool and velvet fabrics are perfect for winter weather. Earlier abaya dresses used to come in black color but nowadays it comes in a variety of colors. Colors like blue, navy blue, grey, maroon, pink, brown to name a few are trending nowadays. Pastel colored abaya dresses are also among the loved ones.

Embellishments

Modern abaya dresses for women come in all types of stylish embellishments like beaded dresses with hand embroidery and sequins. Crystal and pearl embellishments add an elegant look to this Islamic clothing. Lace and fringes are other popular decoratives that are used by fashion designers.

Shape and Silhouette

Traditional abayas for women were made in a box-shaped dress and loose to maximize the comfort level to wear it. But nowadays designers are designing this Islamic dress in various styles like adding drapes, wrapped styles or adding belted waists. Layered abaya dresses are one of the styles that are trending among the women. These layered style dresses can be paired with a stylish coat or jacket.

Accessories

No Muslim outfits are complete without wearing the right accessories. When it comes to Muslim abaya dresses, you can pair jewelry, handbags and footwear to complete the modest look. For special occasions, you should wear imitation jewellery or gold jewellery and a striking headscarf to look modern. For everyday wear, pair it with a simple jewellery to get a casual look.