Finding Your Abaya Colour Palette

In the world of modest fashion, colour is everything. It's the subtle voice behind your silhouette, setting the tone for how you feel and how you’re seen. At the heart of a timeless wardrobe lies a well-curated palette - one that reflects your personality, complements your complexion, and effortlessly blends with your lifestyle.

So how do you find your shade? Let’s explore how to build your abaya aesthetic, shade by shade.

 

1. Understand Your Base Tones

Before diving into seasonal trends, it’s important to understand what shades naturally suit you. Are you drawn to warm earth tones or do cool, muted hues flatter you more?

• Warm undertones? Look for creamy ivories, camel, soft olives, terracotta, and warm taupe.
• Cool undertones? Think slate greys, dusty mauve, charcoal, navy, and cool sage.
• Neutral undertones? You have the best of both - muted golds, soft greys, and stone-based hues will sit effortlessly on you.

 

2. Match Your Moodboard, Not Just the Season

Trends come and go, but your personal aesthetic is what creates wardrobe harmony. Whether you gravitate towards a minimalist, feminine or earthy style - your colour palette can speak for it.

Minimalist? Stick to soft monochromes: stone, ash grey, espresso, whites.

Check out our Sahara fog, Soft white, Raiya sand

Feminine? Lean into pastels and soft textures: blush pink, lilacs

Check out our Dusky rose, Lilac eid abaya, Pink lace abaya, Amara abaya

Earthy? Choose grounded, nature-inspired tones: moss, clay, sand, deep maroon.

Check out our Dune abaya, Sahara Moss, Sahara Caramel, Forest Swirl

 

3. Texture Meets Tone

Sometimes, the texture of the abaya brings a colour to life. A muted olive in satin glows differently than the same tone in crepe. Play with how your chosen shades behave across fabrics - it can elevate the aesthetic without needing bold prints.

Check out our satin floral abaya in warm gold & subtle grey.

 

4. The Power of the ‘Almost Neutral’

Certain colours like sage, slate, mauve, and cocoa act as neutrals while still adding character. They’re perfect for layering, accessorising, and building a cohesive collection. These “almost neutrals” help your wardrobe feel coordinated without becoming repetitive.

Check out our Sage green eid abaya & Chocolate brown eid abaya

 

5. Curate, Don’t Collect

Think long-term when adding new shades. Can it mix and match with your existing pieces? Would you reach for it often? A curated wardrobe is more powerful than an overflowing one.

We recommend building around 3–5 core colours and rotating accents around them depending on the season or occasion.