White and ivory abaya: how to choose the right one

White is the hardest color to wear, and the most requested for ceremonies. Three questions always come up: is it see-through, does it yellow, and can you wear it to a wedding?

Is white see-through?

Not on our models. Korean nidah is a matte, dense silk: even in white, it is completely opaque and no slip is needed. Lace and organza pieces, however, are always lined with an opaque slip provided with the outfit.

That is where the difference lies with a ready-made white abaya: most are made of thin polyester, and you have to add a lining yourself.

White, ivory, or champagne?

Three shades, three uses.

• Pure white — the brightest, the most demanding. Gorgeous in broad daylight, less flattering in artificial light.
• Ivory — slightly off-white, warmer. It is the easiest shade to wear for most skin tones.
• Champagne — a golden white that catches the evening light. The choice for receptions and dinners.

Can you wear white to a wedding?

As a guest, the rule is simple: no, unless the bride has asked you to. Ivory and champagne, on the other hand, go with everything, and they are our two best-selling shades for weddings.

Pure white remains the choice of the bride herself, for engagements and family ceremonies where you are the guest of honor.

Caring for a light-colored piece

Perfume yourself before getting dressed: alcohol stains light silk and it is irreversible. Hand wash in cold water or dry clean gently, never tumble dry. Store away from direct light: that is what makes white yellow, not time.

Our light-colored pieces

All our white and ivory pieces are gathered in the White Abaya collection.

As three-piece kimonos, the white lace Lulwa and the champagne beaded organza Zaineb.

As hand-embroidered makhawirs, the country floral satin white, the geometric white, the beaded ivory, the peach bouquet ivory and the floral garden ivory.

For the sheer models, the long-sleeved white slip in Korean nidah.

And for the rest of the wardrobe: our Dubai abayas, our three-piece kimonos and our makhaweers.