abaya

Full-length Islamic garment

An abaya is a loose-fitting full-length outer garment worn by some Muslim women, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.

It typically covers the entire body except the face, hands, and feet, and is usually black.

The garment is worn over regular clothing when in public: She put on her abaya before leaving the house.

Islamic

hijab

Muslim woman's headscarf

  • niqabVeil concealing the face
  • jilbabFull-body modest covering
  • khimarLong Islamic head covering

chador · mosque · halal · Ramadan · Eid · Mecca · Quran · Sharia · minaret · hajj

garment

robe

Long loose outer garment

  • kaftanLong loose traditional robe
  • cloakSleeveless outer wrap
  • gownLong formal garment

dress · wrap · overgarment · full-length · loose-fitting · long-sleeved · black · fabric · silk · crepe

movement

flowing

Moving continuously onward

fluttering · fluid · loose · lightweight · graceful · swishing · trailing · gliding · wafting · swaying

cultural

Emirati

UAE national

Omani · Bahraini · Kuwaiti · Yemeni · tradition · heritage · customs · identity · dress-code · conservatism

fashion

couture

Custom high-fashion design

sequins · lace · haute · runway · contemporary · stylish · elegant · luxurious · bespoke · tailored

modesty

covering

Layer that shields or hides

decency · reserve · humility · privacy · loose-fitting · unrevealing · demureness · conservative · respectful · dignified

Categories
Opposites
body coverage and modesty

abayabikini

Divided women's swimwear

string bikini · miniskirt · crop top · bodycon dress · hot pants

cultural-religious dress traditions

abayacocktail dress

Semiformal women's evening wear

streetwear · athleisure · casual wear · business suit

Family

abayas

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G