Assuming my role to be of a fairy God mother let me lead you on to a secret of Dressing almost everything perfect to the ‘T’ and i.e. Layering, Accessorizing and just K.I.S.S. Yup, that’s it there, spelling out the holy trinity of Abaya Fashion. If you’ve not exactly been living under a rock, you must have realized the sudden explosion of Islamic fashion; and Abayas have really come around with a coming of age motifs with more flair cuts, designs and eclectic hues and prints and is no longer a black loose drab. Let’s explore
1. Mastering the art of Layering- Muslim women have subconsciously been adding ‘layers’ to their ensembles often without realizing that it adds a cool quotient to their trousseau. Not only Abayas, scarves and short jackets or long cardigans have also been used religiously by women to cover the low necks of a blouse or cover the body-hugging top or for that matter mask the inner camisoles which exposes hands and shoulders respectively. Now, just a bit of co-ordination and voila your Frock Abaya is ready as Gold with a co-ordinated Hijab and chic breast jacket
2. Accessorize with the right kinda bling- When it comes to bling, women never seem to get enough of it and more often than not, instead of quenching it they bring it all out and about with the Abaya. Remember, less is more and hence just carry only set of bling to complement your look. Be it a shimmer make-up, bling clutch, a bling dress or blingy stilettos just keep one and discard the rest.
3. KISS-(KEEP IT SIMPLE, SILLY)- And the most important bit, try and be comfortable in your skin , for there’s really no need crying over the lack of a size-zero figure or slender body frame. You’ll realize that once you’ve styled it correctly size just becomes another number. Your inner comfort radiates as the deflecting grace out of an Abaya.