I know it is ironic, but I find the fabric of my black abayas are always lighter and cooler than my coloured ones. No matter what brand, unless you sew your own, they just don't make the coloured fabric abayaat the same quality as black abayaat from the khlaeej. And I don't wanna be hot. So in the summer I usually opt to wear shorts under my abaya (unless I am visiting women, then I wear a long skirt or at-least capri length pants) and a tee or tank, and cover up with a quality fabric black abaya. I have a plain black abaya which is a wardrobe fave, since I get to mix and match it up with 'bout everything I have. An oversize black bag from Suzy Shier ($25.00 CAD) and python-print gladiator sandals (I post heels in my collages but don't encourage you to wear them---they look more visual in a collage but in IRL under the hem of an abaya a heel or a flat the fat looks the same and is close to what the sahaba would have worn). With some cute costumer rings (love fake emeralds) :D and a bottle of water, I am good for hitting the streets to make it out on all my errands and sight-seeing:PPlain black abaya from http://www.sunnahstyle.com/product_info.php?pName=plain-classic-closed-abaya&osCsid=92a0f4069979130300457283b149d376 (just cut off the tassels). I LOVE THE WEBSITE it is from, btw.
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Here in Abu Dhabi I can get the same one (same if not better quality) for 50AED (about $15-17).
I was soooo against black abaya for a long time because I thought them "too severe" but now I see they can be very elegant!
Now I have to learn how to accesorize. :-)
I really want that plain abaya from sunnahstyle but i'm wondering if its really worth it. can you tell me about the fit, i know the size 52 is like 49 inches wide at the bust and i'm extra small so don't know if it will fit nicely or if it will look like i'm wearing a tent. I REALY like the sunnahstyle fabrics though. Do you think I should buy this .. how does yours fit you? is it as nicely tailored as their butterfly abayas?
NAJAH
shorts and abaya..i have never thought of that!