Muslim women wear abayas, a cape-like dress, for modesty. Wedding abayas can be made from any fabric and color, with various designs. They are worn with a hijab or shayala to cover the head and neck. Traditional Western wedding dresses are not appropriate for Muslim women.
An abaya is a cape-like dress worn by some Muslim women. The long-sleeved dress is designed to cover a woman from the neck to the floor to provide her with maximum modesty. Wearing a wedding abaya is traditional among Muslim women. Clothing may be worn under the abaya, if desired. Wedding abayat can be made from any type of fabric, in various colors.
The color of a wedding abaya is strictly at the discretion of the bride. Some women wear white, cream, or champagne bridal abayas. Other women may wear an abaya in deep jewel tones on their wedding day. Traditional Western wedding dresses are generally not appropriate for a Muslim woman wearing a modest hijab style, as they do not provide the amount of coverage desired by the woman who wants to dress modestly on her wedding day. An abaya is designed to hang loosely on a woman so that her body is hidden.
Although a wedding abaya is a loose-fitting garment, it can often be a fashion statement. There are many different wedding abayat designs, from simple one-piece suits made of linen to richly embellished silk or satin gowns. An abaya can even be made in two pieces, with a lighter material like chiffon over a satin crepe material with lace trim.
When choosing an abaya, the bride should try several different styles. The abaya can be of the over-the-head type, where the dress is a piece that is pulled down over the head. Some bridal abayats are worn as a coat, then buttoned up the front. Other wedding abaya designs require the wearer to bring the dress over her head, but it has some fasteners on the side. Another style has a long slit on one side that requires another dress to be worn underneath. The underwear can be in an accent color, to add an interesting fashion statement.
When wearing an abaya, the woman will wear something similar to a long scarf to cover her head and neck. This is called hijab or shayala. Some bridal abayats may come with a matching hijab, making it easy to purchase both garments at the same time. Hijabs are also available in various styles and colors and do not necessarily have to match the wedding abaya.
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