Brown Abayas

Our brown abayas cover every shade from deep chocolate and espresso to chestnut, camel, caramel and golden tan. For daily wear, choose a belted nida abaya – with balloon sleeves or in a simpler everyday cut – or an open kimono abaya to layer over a dress or trousers.

Linen-look styles with ruched sleeves or a tie front suit warm days, while the bow-sleeve crepe abaya, a cape abaya with pearl trim, a silk-feel satin set with butterflies and an Eid abaya with sequin panel dress things up. Finish the look with brown hijabs or a soft beige hijab.

Styling chocolate, camel and caramel

Brown is the warm neutral of the modest wardrobe: softer than black, richer than beige. Dark chocolate and espresso look polished with cream, ivory and gold jewellery; camel and caramel come alive with white, navy, olive and burgundy. For a tonal look, choose a hijab one or two shades lighter than the abaya – a beige or cream hijab over chocolate is especially calm – or add contrast with a burgundy hijab.

Which style and fabric?

Nida is smooth and matte, drapes well and resists creasing, which makes the belted nida abayas easy choices for work, study and travel. The open kimono abaya layers over a dress or jeans, and linen-look pieces feel airy on warm days. For Eid and weddings, look at the satin set with butterflies, the sequin-panel abaya and the cape abaya with pearl trim, or browse all occasion abayas.

Keeping brown rich

Wash dark browns inside out on a cool, gentle cycle with similar colours so they keep their depth. Hang nida and crepe abayas to dry; a quick steam is usually all they need afterwards. Satin prefers a low iron on the reverse.

Frequently asked questions

What colour hijab goes with a brown abaya?

Cream, beige, ivory and soft pink look calm and elegant with brown. For contrast, try burgundy, olive or navy. A hijab in a lighter brown – camel with chocolate, for example – gives a polished tonal look.

Is a brown abaya good for everyday wear?

Yes. Brown is as easy to style as black but looks softer and warmer. A belted nida abaya is a good everyday choice, because the fabric resists creasing and hangs neatly all day.

What shoes and bag go with a brown abaya?

Tan, cognac, cream and gold tones work naturally with brown, as do white trainers for a relaxed look. Black accessories also suit the darker chocolate and espresso shades.

Which brown abaya is best for Eid?

For Eid, look at the silk-feel satin abaya set with butterflies, the Eid abaya with sequin panel or the cape abaya with pearl trim. Pair it with a satin or chiffon hijab in cream or champagne for a festive finish.