Modest Tops & Blouses

Modest tops and blouses with long sleeves and a longer cut: longline button shirts, satin blouses with a soft sheen, high-neck and ruffle-collar blouses, longline tees and slim turtleneck base layers. Styles fall from the hip to mid-thigh, and the fabrics are opaque or lined.

Build an outfit with our wide-leg trousers or a maxi skirt, wear a shirt or tee under an open abaya, or slip a turtleneck under your hijab for extra coverage at the neck. Lengths vary per style and are listed on each product page.

How to choose a modest top

Look at three things: length, neckline and fabric. A top that reaches the hip or mid-thigh covers the waistband of trousers and skirts, even when you sit or bend. High necks, turtlenecks and button shirts closed to the collar work well with a hijab, because nothing shows between the hijab and the neckline. Lengths vary per style and are listed on each product page, so check them against your height.

Styling with trousers, skirts and abayas

Longline shirts and tees look balanced over wide-leg trousers or a straight maxi skirt. Satin and ruffle-collar blouses dress up the same trousers for work, dinners and Eid visits. Under an open abaya, a plain longline tee or turtleneck covers the neck and wrists without adding bulk, and in winter the turtlenecks work as a base layer under knitwear. Our guide to what to wear under an abaya has more ideas.

Sizing and fit

Most styles are cut relaxed rather than close-fitting, while the turtleneck base layers sit closer to the body so they layer smoothly. Compare the measurements on each product page with our size guide, and choose one size up if you prefer a looser fit.

Frequently asked questions

Are the tops see-through?

No. The tops are made from opaque fabrics or are lined. The fabric details for each style are on the product page.

How long are the tops?

They range from hip length to mid-thigh. Lengths vary per style and are listed on each product page.

Can I wear these tops under an abaya?

Yes. Slim longline tees and turtlenecks layer most easily under an open abaya; fuller ruffle blouses suit a roomier abaya or look good worn on their own.

Do the tops work with a hijab?

Yes. Every style has long sleeves, and the high-neck blouses and turtlenecks also cover the neck, so nothing shows beneath a shorter hijab.

What should I wear with a longline top?

Wide-leg trousers, palazzo trousers and maxi skirts. The longer hem covers the waistband, so the outfit stays modest when you sit or bend.