Types of abayas
Abayat Nawaem
Abayat Nawaem
30 October 2022

Types of abayas

They say that magic is all Arab and that charming femininity was created for Arab women, and adopting charming looks that start from your closet, which is not devoid of various abayas, whether it is for evenings and occasions, travel abayas, casual or others.

Abayas differ in terms of colors, fabrics and their purposes, which is what keeps girls busy because choosing the appropriate abaya is the basis of your look and your difference from others.

Abayas also differ according to the different designs, whether they are loose or narrow, one or two layers, cloche or regular.

Different designs of abayas



Bisht Abayas:

Bisht abayas are one of the favorite abaya models for women because they adopt more than one distinctive look. Two layers can be worn from the bottom of a one-color dress if the bisht abaya is open.

And if it is closed, it can be worn alone to add a distinctive and modern Gulf touch to your look.

cloche abayas

The cloche abayas are suitable for evening parties, whether they are day or night, and they are made of soft fabrics, whether they are silk, crepe and chiffon.

The cloche abayas are one of the most popular designs, because they are loose-fitting and fit the Islamic dress more than other abayas.

The colors of the cloche abayas vary, but the black cloche abayas remain on top of the abayas, as the black color gives them a modern look and is suitable for all times.




Waist Defined Abayas

These abayas are suitable for women with an hourglass-like body, and it is one of the most beautiful designs for skinny women, as it defines the waist and distinguishes the shape of the body, which gives you a different look from the loose abayas.

This type is not suitable for a plump body, as it appears fuller in some areas.

It is suitable for it to be colored and patterned or plain black. The specific waist abaya is suitable for all models and standing fabrics in particular, not soft or transparent such as chiffon or crepe.


Types of abayas


Evening and Occasion Abayas

You always want distinctive looks for occasions, especially at weddings, graduations, and others, which motivates you to always look for special occasions abayas.

Evening abayas are distinguished by their soft fabrics of silk, chiffon, embroidered tulle, and others, but when you choose an abaya for occasions, you should choose soft, light colors for the day and dark colors such as black and navy for events and night evenings.

Travel Abayas

Traveling abayas are always characterized by being comfortable and light in color if traveling in high temperatures, and of course it is preferable to have one layer in order to be easier to move and quick to wear.

Always abayas

Choosing permanent abayas always remains one of the most preoccupied girls, because it must be a comfortable and elegant abaya at the same time.

You have to choose the work abaya according to your shift system. If the work does not require a lot of movement, you can choose elegant abayas that resemble formal outfits with high heels.

And if you are a lot of movement, choose wrapping abayas and elegant belts with low heels that give you a comfortable and practical look for a long and tiring time while maintaining your full elegance even at this time.



colorful abayas

Among the types of abayas are also colored abayas, which are one of the most prominent fashion trends for 2021. Your choice of a light-colored abaya will give your look a distinctive elegance and modernity.


plaid abayas

Patterned abayas have recently appeared in fashion frames, which give a distinctive look from other traditional gentlemen abayas, but if you rely on patterned in your abaya, you should use a plain scarf in a suitable color, as well as simple accessories that give a calm and distinctive look.


The types of abayas always differ between a black and a colored abaya, and between loose and waist-determined abayas, so that they differ in the times of wearing them between work hours, evenings and occasions, so you have to adopt different types of abayas in your closet so that your look is always distinctive and unconventional or repetitive.