An abaya exudes elegance & regality. And the best part is, you could be wearing leggings and a tank top but as soon as you throw on a good abaya, it has the power to make you look pulled together and sophisticated as well as ready for any occasion. It's like the red lipstick of outfits!

And I have been an observer of abaya styling and have always wanted abayas to be a part of my wardrobe. Since quite a long time, I have been receiving a lot of requests to do some abaya styling posts. I always had it on my list but I am still not sure what was stopping me from creating this epitome of a graceful outfit. Maybe I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do justice with this outfit, as to me, when you wear an abaya, everything elegant matches well with it… right from your shoes, bags and body language and even the way you smile.

And when I decided to add Abayas to my closet, here are the things which I kept in mind and planned accordingly.

• I was wearing an Abaya for the first time, so it was going to be a new experience for me. Therefore, it was important for me to prioritize comfort when selecting the attire. I just wanted to make sure that I select a material and design that would be comfortable to wear.
• I wanted my abaya to be made with a really good material, so I was prepared to spend a little extra. I also wanted to make sure it looked very rich and classy. It had to be flowy with the perfect silhouette and there had to be some sort of styling which made it more than just a plain black abaya.

•  I also wanted to pay a little attention on styling, since abayas make any outfit look more classy and rich. This is why I added accessories and styled it accordingly.
• I always liked open abayas, as you can pair them with almost any kind of inner outfit. Whether you’re out running errands or simply lounging around with your friends. Also, wearing an open abaya gives only a hint of what you are wearing underneath, which makes it more stylish.