Islamic style at work
Muslimah style: Abaya over trousers
Smart/ Casual
This abaya I made is actually wrap around at the back, kind of like an apron I guess. But you can do the same with any longish dress. The jacket (also one of my little creations) helps to keep it on the smart side of casual. It’s really interesting that when you use a more contrasting colour for your hijab it becomes much more casual. But when you keep the whole outfit in the same tones it stays sharper and more cohesive.
Islamic style: modest and practical, wrap around abaya over trousers
Abaya Wrap
The last post was all about ultra sharp dressing, but what about if you don’t need to look like you’re going to an interview but still want to look smart? Well, I’ve come up with a few looks that you can adapt to suit you. See what you think…
The outfit to the left is a very useful combination of trousers and abaya. You still get all the movement of trousers and don’t have to worry about showing any leg when you’re running up stairs. To make this work for you just find a long wrap around dress, or wait a few months for the MAYSAA version!
Hijab Top Tips
1. A sharp tailored jacket turns most casual outfits into smart work wear, just be aware of what the outfit underneath looks like if you take your jacket off.
2. Match the outfit to the work. If you’re on you feet all day rushing around then long skirts have a tendency to make you trip up at the most embarrassing moment! Just make sure the length is OK.
3. Always carry safety pins with you. If you need to adjust skirt length then just take an inch of so in from the waistband to make it sit higher on your waist. Cover it over with your top to hide it.
4. If you want to go smart then keep your colour palette to a minimum choose one tone and then work around it. If you want to be more casual then bring in another colour (see the first photo)
And for something simple…
Simple style: Blazer over Abaya
Blazer love
This Outfit couldn’t be simpler, just wear your usual abaya with a tailored jacket or blazer over the top. The one I’m wearing is a gorgeous vintage piece I bought in Venice a long time ago. The abaya was one of the first I ever made. The colour is great sort of a charcoal navy, it goes with everything, wear it with black for Italian chic.
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Comments ( 7 )
the blue dress is really beautiful,i want to learn how to make a long dress..
Nabilah -Malaysia added these pithy words on
Mar 04 09 at
12:36 pm
you are very talented
checking your blog every day, keep up the good work sister
Nina added these pithy words on
Mar 04 09 at
12:39 pm
Oooo mashaAllah I’m loving these ideas and all those outfits! And I’m seriously in love with the first abaya ^.^ Keep up the good work sis and I surely can’t wait for your clothing line to come out inshaAllah!
Fatihah added these pithy words on
Mar 04 09 at
3:24 pm
Masha’Allah Sister you have such an excellent eye for style, i am loving the coordination of abayas.
Aasyah added these pithy words on
Mar 15 09 at
8:54 pm
salam sis
loving the styles here-especially the focus on smart work wear,
but wht is MAYSAA? and how do i find out more? i seriously need some retail therapy!lol-jzk
saya added these pithy words on
Jul 12 09 at
8:35 pm
Wa salaam sis, MAYSAA is the label I’m designing for. It should be launching soon inshAllah, I’m going to post a little something about it this week so keep a look out!
admin added these pithy words on
Jul 12 09 at
9:18 pm
hi dear..salam..
masyaallah..im very berry like ure style alot.
nana added these pithy words on
Dec 27 09 at
3:55 am
