Journal

Journal

Notes on fabric, fit and modest dressing — written by the people who cut the clothes.

Eid edit: five ways to style an abaya
One abaya, five ways to wear it through Eid — from the morning prayer to the evening visit — using a belt, a contrast scarf, layering, jewellery and shoes rather than five different outfits. Read more...
How to measure yourself for a gown (and get it right first time)
Four measurements, one tape and ten minutes. How to measure bust, waist, hip and length correctly, the mistakes that push people into the wrong size, and what to do when you fall between two. Read more...
Korean nida, explained
Korean nida is the fabric most good abayas are cut from. Here is what it actually is, how it behaves in Indian heat, how to tell it from a cheaper imitation, and how to wash it so it stays matte. Read more...