Fancy Abayas are on the trend, with most people relating them to the charming femininity they add to the modern Arab woman. Ladies are adopting different styles of abayas for different occasions, including evening events, travelling, casual wear and work wear.
Abayas come in different fabrics, styles and colours, allowing any woman to spot one that will match their unique style. They also differ in design; some are loose, while others are narrow. Others come in a single layer, while others come in multiple layers. Here is a look at the different types of fancy abayas that have evolved from the traditional style.
Bisht Abayas
Bisht abayas are among the favourite abayas for most modern women since they can quickly adopt a wide range of distinct looks. It is a two-layered abaya that can be worn on top of another garment. If closed, it can be worn alone to give the modern gulf woman a distinct look.
Cloche Abayas
Cloche Abayas are ideal for evening parties. They are made of a soft fabric that can be crepe, silk or chiffon. These abayas are also among the most popular abayas because they are loos-fitting and often fit the Islamic style more than other abayas. Cloche Abayas’ colour often varies, with black being the most dominant cost since it always gives the most classy and modern look to most women, which works for almost all occasions.
Waist-Defined Abayas
Waist-defined abayas are great for women with an hourglass-like bodies. The design is one of the most beautiful for skinny women who love to have a defined waistline, and it also distinguishes the body’s shape, which is very different from other types of abayas in the market.
This type of Abaya does not work well for a plump body since it appears fuller in some areas than others. Waist-defined abayas come in different colours, patterns and fabrics. It is, however, essential to note that it works well with a standing fabric and not the transparent or soft fabric such as crepe and chiffon.
Colorful Abayas
Black is no longer the only preferred colour for abayas. Modest women also prefer to add some colour to their closets. Colourful abayas have become a prominent fashion trend since 2021. The right colour Abaya allows you to have a distinct, elegant modern look.
Plain Abayas
Plaid abayas have recently appeared in fashion frames giving a distinct look to the traditional abayas. If you decide to go with a patterned abaya, you should have a matching plain scarf in a suitable colour and simple accessories to give you a distinctive and calm look.
Occasion and Evening Abayas
Fancy abayas are becoming a stable for events. Ladies want a distinct look for every occasion, especially for graduations, weddings and other events. When choosing the right Abaya for an occasion, you should choose soft and light colours and leave dark colours such as blue and navy for night events.
Travel Abayas
Ladies love travelling light and comfortably. There are fancy abayas made of lightweight fabric ideal for travelling in high temperatures. Travel abayas are often made of one layer to make movement more manageable and to allow them to be quick to wear.
The Batwing Beaded Abaya
The batwing abaya is among the new fancy abayas in the market. It comes in different designs, including lace and patterns. It featured batwing sleeves and beaded borders to give it extra class. Some batwing abayas come with a matching head scarf. The batwing beaded Abaya is perfect for an evening event around town.
The Classic Abaya
The classic Abaya remains the most popular type of Abaya across the Arab world. It is the simplest form of Abaya but remains stylish. It comes in a wide range of patterns and colours and can be combined with different clothes underneath, including a loose-fitting skirt, a pair of loose-fitting pants and a matching head scarf.
Abayas come in different shapes, colours and styles. Women continue to have fun and be creative to create fancy looks from the traditional Abaya.
References and Resources
https://www.ever-ours.com/types-of-abayas
https://nawaem.com/en/blog/types-of-abayas/a-1689290447
