Open Abayas

Open-front abayas to layer over any outfit.
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Open abayas: the layering piece

An open abaya is a front-opening abaya — worn like a long cardigan over an inner dress, a slip, or everyday clothes. It is the most versatile shape in modest fashion: belt it, leave it loose, or layer it over a matching set. Ours come in kimono sleeves, tie-front and button-front cuts.

Wear it with

Pair with an inner dress from our abaya sets, or over trousers and a modest tunic. Prefer the one-piece classic? See closed abayas. Related cuts: kimono abayas, butterfly abayas, and the full abayas range.

Fit

Open abayas are cut with room to layer; choose your usual size and check the length-to-height table in the size guide.

Frequently asked questions

What do you wear under an open abaya?
A sleeveless inner dress or slip in a matching tone is the classic base; trousers with a long top also work. Many of our open abayas are sold as sets with the inner dress.
Can an open abaya be worn closed?
Tie-front and button-front styles close fully; kimono-style open abayas are designed to be worn open or belted.
Is an open abaya suitable for Eid?
Yes — embroidered and satin open abayas are a popular Eid choice. See the occasion & Eid edit for the dressier styles.

Guides

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How to Wash a Hijab: Care by Fabric, Stains, Ironing & Storage
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How to wash a hijab by fabric: machine or hand wash, drying, steaming, make-up and sweat stains, pilling, colour care and storage for modal, jersey, chiffon and satin.
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Hijab Undercap Guide: Types, Fabrics, Fit & How to Wear One
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Hijab undercaps explained: tube, tie-back, ninja and bonnet caps compared, which suits your hijab, how to fit one without headaches, and how to wear and wash it.
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Best Sports Hijab: How to Choose One for Running, Gym & Swimming
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How to choose the best sports hijab for running, the gym, team sports and swimming: styles compared, fit, helmets and headphones, washing and a gym-bag checklist.
Folded modal, jersey, chiffon and satin hijabs with a mesh wash bag and a hijab drying on a wooden rack

How to Wash a Hijab: Care by Fabric, Stains, Ironing & Storage
|Hiabaya Editorial
How to wash a hijab by fabric: machine or hand wash, drying, steaming, make-up and sweat stains, pilling, colour care and storage for modal, jersey, chiffon and satin.