Our Eid Outfits: Islamic abayas, gypsy-headscarves and maxi dresses
1) Grey-metal coloured jilbaab with topaz blue beadwork along the hem, on the wide sleeve cuffs and neckline. I always buy one-size too big, otherwise lumps and bumps show through; this one's from a London abaya store (I forget where)...
Wrap the matching khimar (headscarf) in a draped "Qatari" style so you can peg your ear-rings on, explained in a video courtesy of the charming Zeena Kurdi.
(Left) Black Gardenia platforms, £50, Barratts. For more coverage (and run-around-mothers): Grey-knot ballerinas, £20, Next.
2) A red chiffon maxi dress, £45 from Quiz. Cover up with a red/white bolero or full sleeved-tee underneath.
A silver/gold coloured scarf, £10, Tie Rack Red open-toe kitten heels, Spartoo, £77.60 (yeah, I wouldn't pay that much either). Or, for almost half the price, ruffle heeled satin shoes, £45, New Look. And done.
3) Purple jilbab with waist pleats and matching headscarf, £40, Al Hijab.
Stick on either a pair of purple medium-heeled shoes, £55 from House of Frasier. ->
<- For more height choose Morgan heeled shoes for £33 from Very.co.uk.
4) Best match: red taffeta ball gown with rose detail, on sale for £104, Debenhams.
For modesty, include a cropped cardi, full sleeved tee or jacket.
Add a brooch, and oh, wear leggings.
And done.
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OOOOHHHH YAAAY I love the purple one best.... coz its moi :D yaaayyy love the outfit ideas mmm sparkly stuff make me happy
ReplyDelete(: Agreed.
ReplyDeleteMost high street bought dresses have some element that needs altering. Y'just make'em hijab-friendly with full sleeved tees and jackets. Cover your chachas with larger shawls!
ReplyDeletePeace & love sister Z.
woaah those black and gold shoes are gorjuss!! me wants!!
ReplyDelete@Beel, brocade shoes from Next. Loverly. We're right greedy init.
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