[Sha_]

zzze said:

No, Longsight is not that good. Mostly shimmery/glittery scarves and I'm past that

The scarves you got sound lovely masha Allah. I think I'm just going to have to keep hunting. I'm quite strategic with my scarf pining, so a run of the mill scarf size will do.

Will keep an eye out and let you know. I have about 5 scarves that I wear right now...I've completely gone off the rest!

oh wait I totally lied/got confused. I have a few other patterned but flimsy ones but theyre from hyde market not longsight.

Yea I wear a grey one, black one, mint one and teal. maybe purple.

mostly grey and mint.

i have an unhealthy grey obsession.

[zzze]

Camden market was quite good a few years ago but it was very random last few times i visited. Will try it again this Saturday I think, I really need some! Let me know if you have anything specific you want.

[EirinnMoChroi]

rahma said:

What's the quality like for EastEssence? I'm a bit wary ordering something so cheap, but it's so hard to find white abayas so I'm very tempted. They have a few that I'm thinking about ordering.

Ive ordered their tunics before and they are pretty good quality. They arent WONDERFUL but they arent cheapy either.

Chotoo, Ive had my eye on that first abaya for awhile When you get it, let me know how it is!

[ChotooMotoo]

IrishMuslimah said:

Ive ordered their tunics before and they are pretty good quality. They arent WONDERFUL but they arent cheapy either.

Chotoo, Ive had my eye on that first abaya for awhile When you get it, let me know how it is!

THey just shipped it today from India. I'll let you know whenever I get it.

I've ordered before from alhediya (the second picture) Their machine embroidery isn't the best ever, but it's not that bad either. Their fabric quality is very good though, very long lasty, sturdy, the dyes don't bleed or rub off on your skin like some do. They've also been around since forever. I like them because you can get stuff custom fit to your measurements. I don't want to pay $50+ for something only to have to hem it or take it in at the waist or other alteration that takes me a lot of time since I'm not that great at sewing.

[Purple_alien]

This is my sorority abaya. I think mine is a different color though. It is so nice and comfortable. I would definitely buy things for myself from here.
http://www.eastessen...baya-132-9.html

[ChotooMotoo]

IrishMuslimah said:

Ive ordered their tunics before and they are pretty good quality. They arent WONDERFUL but they arent cheapy either.

Chotoo, Ive had my eye on that first abaya for awhile When you get it, let me know how it is!

I got it today. First thing you should order a size larger than their size charts suggest if you want a real abaya fit. If you follow their size chart the abaya will fit okay, but it will be a dress fit, and not a loose abaya fit.

second off, the matching scarf is square, not oblong. From the picture I thought it was a rectangular scarf with satin trim, but it's just a really nice satin square scarf. The color, by the way, is fabulous. I love the turquise color. Mr. ChotooMotoo thought it was really pretty.

The material is okay. It's not bad, but it's not top of the line. My Saudi abaya that I bought for $70 has much nicer fabric and drape, but the price difference is significant enough that I'm fine with it.

The style is not what I expected. From the picture I expected that the inner layer would be loose and would snap at the inner shoulder, and the outer layer would be an overlay that also snapped. It's not that at all. It's a regular over the head dress with no snaps. The inner and outer layer are sewn together. In one way that's good because when the wind blows or you walk, the abaya will stay closed not exposing your legs or your pants. On the other hand, if you get pregnant or something the garmant isn't forgiving of the weight.

Overall I'm fine with it. $50 for a scarf and abaya which was properly hemmed to my height (and fitted according to my height I might add. The waist hits in the right location etc) including shipping from India (it's pretty fast shipping too. 3 days from India once they sew it for you) is pretty good if you ask me.

[EirinnMoChroi]

just ordered this abaya in pink. $20 cant go wrong!!



http://www.eastessen...baya-137-9.html

When I got back from Chicago, I got all motivated to sport abayas in big cities. Just makes everything SO much easier.

ChotooMotoo said:

I got it today. First thing you should order a size larger than their size charts suggest if you want a real abaya fit. If you follow their size chart the abaya will fit okay, but it will be a dress fit, and not a loose abaya fit.

second off, the matching scarf is square, not oblong. From the picture I thought it was a rectangular scarf with satin trim, but it's just a really nice satin square scarf. The color, by the way, is fabulous. I love the turquise color. Mr. ChotooMotoo thought it was really pretty.

The material is okay. It's not bad, but it's not top of the line. My Saudi abaya that I bought for $70 has much nicer fabric and drape, but the price difference is significant enough that I'm fine with it.

The style is not what I expected. From the picture I expected that the inner layer would be loose and would snap at the inner shoulder, and the outer layer would be an overlay that also snapped. It's not that at all. It's a regular over the head dress with no snaps. The inner and outer layer are sewn together. In one way that's good because when the wind blows or you walk, the abaya will stay closed not exposing your legs or your pants. On the other hand, if you get pregnant or something the garmant isn't forgiving of the weight.

Overall I'm fine with it. $50 for a scarf and abaya which was properly hemmed to my height (and fitted according to my height I might add. The waist hits in the right location etc) including shipping from India (it's pretty fast shipping too. 3 days from India once they sew it for you) is pretty good if you ask me.

awesome!! Maybe I will get one sometime. I kind of want to start expanding my abaya collection but all I have right now are 3 black ones and a brown one. I just ordered a light pink one but I want some more colors. Maybe one in a beige or something too but I sort of want to stay away from black until I build up a bigger collection.

http://www.islamic-a...olor-abaya.html

^ This one is really pretty but is it really an abaya? It looks like a caftan. I have a gazillion of those and I hate the way they fit. lol. (scroll down the page to see the picture. At first it looks as though the screen is blank unless you scroll down)

http://www.islamic-a...mic-attire.html

wow I love that ^

http://www.islamic-a...hite-color.html

^ that one would be perfect for summer. I really like that. I think I'll keep my eye on that one

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[secretstar]

IrishMuslimah said:

http://www.islamic-a...mic-attire.html

wow I love that ^

http://www.islamic-a...hite-color.html

^ that one would be perfect for summer. I really like that. I think I'll keep my eye on that one

I love love love those two!!!:faint:

[EirinnMoChroi]

secretstar said:

I love love love those two!!!:faint:

me too! I really get picky about the fit of abayas. Im pretty petite so I sort of requite more of a dress fit otherwise they look huge on me. Also, I like to have a flow by the legs when I walk. I hate straight-down abayas cause then I have to walk all funny in them.

[kababqueen]

IrishMuslimah said:

just ordered this abaya in pink. $20 cant go wrong!!



http://www.eastessen...baya-137-9.html

The default length is 56-57 inches...that means you have to pay extra if you happen to be taller than 4 ft 8 in, like 99% of the population is wth? and they won't even take it back if it still doesn't fit right once you get it custom-made.

[EirinnMoChroi]

xoxo said:

The default length is 56-57 inches...that means you have to pay extra if you happen to be taller than 4 ft 8 in, like 99% of the population is wth? and they won't even take it back if it still doesn't fit right once you get it custom-made.

eh? Im 5'7" and 57 inches is only a tiny bit too short for me. I got mine made at 58". Im pretty positive that im going to be pleased with it though since I measured EVERYTHING and got it a size bigger so that I can take it in if I need to. Id rather it be a tad too big than too small. I can always alter it that way.

that does suck about them not taking it back if its custom-made but I guess if I hate it that much, I can always sell it on ebay. Its really hard for me to be really disappointed in abayas since I always end up adding stuff to the abayas that I buy or altering them anyway.

[kababqueen]

I measured from the top of my shoulder to the ground and it's about 59 inches, closer to 60. If I hold the measuring tape tighter, it's 58 but that doesn't give enough room for the fabric to flow and I think that the fitting wouldn't look good that way. Also, 57 inches would be too short for dresses/abayas/skirts imho, because you'd be able to see my pants underneath when I walk and that's a big pet peeve of mine. Plus, if the abaya is just barely long enough, you can only really wear it with flats, b/c if you wear it with heels, it'll look strange.

[Shivermetimbers]

i cannot do fancy abbayas. straight and black is how i roll when i roll that way, that is..

[Scarfy]

IrishMuslimah said:

just ordered this abaya in pink. $20 cant go wrong!!

Let me know how it is when you get it. I'm looking into buying new jilbabs/abayas. I'm always hesitant about purchasing abayas and khimaars online because I know quite a few people that have had bad experiences.

[EirinnMoChroi]

Ilikemyscarf said:

Let me know how it is when you get it. I'm looking into buying new jilbabs/abayas. I'm always hesitant about purchasing abayas and khimaars online because I know quite a few people that have had bad experiences.

I will definitely let you know

Does anyone know of a website that has Islamic swimsuits that arent so dang hideous?

wow this one is actually pretty cute! http://www.rubyzent....5&product_id=51

Cheap too....I wonder how the fabric is.

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[ChotooMotoo]

I'd rather have my pants peak out than trip over the abaya, which is a real problem for me with my crutch, especially once you get in the mosque and take off your shoes. 56 inches is almost too long for me, but then I'm only 5'2

[UmmSqueaky]

I have a hijabi swimsuit from Splashgear that I love. Looks like a surfing outfit, and not a raincoat


re: ordering abayas online. I just got 2 abayas from arabian threads that I love love love. Unfortunately the sister left KSA, but I think she has something arranged so that when she gets back to the US, you can still order from her. I got this hoodie style one, and an overhead in a really light weight fabric, so I'm all set with things to wear if we make umrah next year inshaAllah.

[kababqueen]

My husband and I are going to Hajj this year iA...so I figure I need to get some clothes together for the trip.

Recently I bought 2 pairs of linen pants to wear under the abayas I have, and a bunch of cotton short-sleeved t-shirts as well. I may take some linen shalwars on the trip as well. Also, I've got 4 black abayas, 3 of which are the desi style ones that have buttons down the front, which I absolutely hate...and they're also like 3 inches too short for me, b/c apparently no woman in Pakistan is taller than 5 ft 3 in. I have another one that's from Saudi but it's hugeeee...it's like crazy long and crazy wide....I'd get it altered by my tailor but it's got a lot of beadwork on the sleeves and the bottom and I feel like it might get messed up if he tinkers around with it.

I may have to get some abayas sewn before I leave.

[secretstar]

IrishMuslimah said:

me too! I really get picky about the fit of abayas. Im pretty petite so I sort of requite more of a dress fit otherwise they look huge on me. Also, I like to have a flow by the legs when I walk. I hate straight-down abayas cause then I have to walk all funny in them.

I know we live in completely different countries but would you mind if I bought one of them!? ?!! I love them lotsss

[EirinnMoChroi]

secretstar said:

I know we live in completely different countries but would you mind if I bought one of them!? ?!! I love them lotsss

bought one of the abayas that I posted? GO AHEAD! Im not the only woman in the world who will have them. hahaah. Knock yourself out and please tell me how they are when you buy them!