Shrugs

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Shrugs : Modest Fashion

As modest fashion evolves, we see newer types of fashion trends that bring comfort and style to its wearer, and Shrugs also came in islamic fashion industry. Muslim women wear clothes to cover themselves in public, cover and conceal their body shape. Now big Shawls or Chadars were already being used for this purpose, like women would wear casual clothing underneath and then just cover their shoulders, neck, chest basically the trunk and hip area with the shawl. This works but is not that friendly especially when going out in public, you would have to constantly work on the shawl to keep yourself covered which is hectic and not really that practical. Solution to the problem? Shrugs, a nicely loose stitch shrug provides all the benefits of any shawl and chadar with the added bonus of not needing to constantly fix it. The main reason for its increase in popularity is it being easy to use and comfy to wear, overall its an upgrade without any down sides!

What is an Abaya Shrug?  
The abaya shrug is the most recent iteration of the wrap style jacket that goes over the abaya. The abaya is a loose and long-style garment. A great part of the world, especially women in Muslim-majority countries, wear it. The abaya is created for modesty, meant to be worn over other clothing to preserve privacy and modesty, while covering the body and allowing ease of movement. Traditionally, the abaya is a basic, planar, and often black wrapper style jacket that is designed to blend a person’s cultural identity with modesty.
Abaya shrugs are also shorter than an abaya, only going down to the mid-thigh and hips. This extra length allows the shrug to not be too heavy and makes for a great style and layer. For a full modest look, add a hijab to the shrug for a modern trendy modest look.

Evolution of the Abaya Shrug:
The abaya has been a magnificent symbol of modesty, tradition, and culture in the middle east and other parts of the world for centuries, dating as far as the times when women wore loose garments to protect their privacy in a socially modest society. The abaya has certainly come a long way since then, transcending from a simplistic yet functional piece of clothing to a multi-faceted fashion statement.
The abaya shrug was a part of this transformation, and has been a direct result of the demand for modern and versatile fashion along with the growing interest in modest wear. The popularity of modest fashion across the world paved the way for designers to innovate and integrate modern cuts and styles to traditional garments, such as the abaya shrug.

The abaya shrug became a classic in modest fashion due to the influence of modern fashion influencers in this particular niche who showcased the piece fabulously on social media. This piece of clothing allowed women to be fashion forward while maintaining their religious and cultural practices in today’s modern society.

Shrugs in Islamic Fashion:

The abaya shrug plays an important role in the modest fashion industry, which has grown to become a larger part of the world fashion industry. As the modest fashion movement dictates that fashion is about wearing clothes to cover yourself with a style (which is completely opposite of the western fashion sense). The idea of shrugs is taken from the west, but unlike theirs, abaya shrugs actually cover the body, just like hijab and abaya are part of the islamic fashion, so are dresses, skirts and any other type of clothing that fits the basic rule of clothing, which is covering and hiding your body shape.

Shrugs give the Muslim women another option for dressing modestly. Its ability to be dressed up for formal events or dressed down for casual events has made it an essential clothing item for so many women across the world.
More and more influencers on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest are generating buzz for garments like the abaya shrug. These people inspire women to accessorize and wear makeup while still mixing up their modest style. In this more globalized world, abayas, hijabs, and shrugs are widely accepted and are being worn by women from all over.

Types of Abaya Shrugs:

Unlike the traditional style of abaya, which is just a full-length black piece, the abaya shrug comes in all kinds of styles, colors, and materials. There are a countless number of these pieces to fit your tastes and preferences. Here are all of the different styles of abaya shrugs:

  • Open-Front Abaya Shrug
    This style is the most popular and is one of the most versatile types of abaya shrugs. In general this type is worn over an abaya turning a simple abaya into a fashion statement. This type of shrug because it is being worn to level up your style, is focused on the design, flowy look, even embroidered sometimes. Often made with airy and lightweight fabrics such as Chiffon, Linen or Cotton.
  • Kimono-Style Abaya Shrug
    The kimono-style abaya shrug takes cues from the original kimono fashion style, featuring a simple shape design, loose and flowing sleeves and a loose, comfortable shape. This style design gives a more pronounced, graceful appearance, which is used especially in more formal evenings and gatherings.  Luxury silk and satin fabric, used in making these shrugs, complement the outfit with added luxury. 
  • Layered or Draped Abaya Shrug 
    A layered or draped abaya shrug comprises a cascade of layered materials, making a more dramatic and textured design vision for the shrug. The material may be cut in sections, giving a more symmetrical, and dramatic feel to the design. 
    With this design layered or draped abaya shrugs are also a good match for more formal abaya and hijab combos, making this style a good and popular choice for “going out” especially for formal events. 
  • Short Abaya Shrug 
    The short abaya shrug is traditionally shorter in length than abayas and has a more fitted cut. The short abaya shrug hits at the hips or thighs and is ideal for daily casual wear.
  • Peplum Abaya Shrug
    This type of shrug has a flared and ruffled section at the waist, this makes it look stylish with no effort. The ruffles reflects the joyful and delicate nature of women which really fits with the whole outfit.
    It goes best with modest dresses or long skirts to give a more polished appearance.
  • Embellished Abaya Shrug
    It is best for highly formal events like weddings or parties, and even religious occasions. Often embroidered with special beadwork or a pattern that suits the overall dress. It is mostly both with a set. Like shirts, bottoms, and shrug because the end goal is a complete matching look.
    The embellishments are a great way to express style and are even more dramatic for the events.

How to wear a Shrug?

A shrug’s biggest advantage is that its goes with everything, a neutral color shrug like a Black Shrug will look good on any dress or abaya or shirt with the added bonuses it brings.

With a simple dress: An open front abaya shrug looks amazing over a simple dress or tunic. You get dressed for your office or university without any effort.

With a hijab: Shrug + Hijab combination is almost always governed with same or matching colors, rarely you’ll see someone that has a different color of shrug and a completely different color of hijab.

Conclusion:

There’s no question that the abaya shrug has made its waypoint in the modest fashion industry, since it has provided a modern fashion option for women who want to respect their culture or religion, while still wearing contemporary fads. For any occasion, the shrug helps to achieve a perfect balance between modesty and sophistication.  
There is a big variety of styles for women to select the perfect abaya shrug for their unique fashion taste, from open-front abayas to kimono-style shrugs and ornate pieces. As the influence of modest fashion continues to grow all around the world, the abaya shrug will continue to be a main piece of modern modest dressing. It offers a wonderful combination of custom, ease, and fashion that many women across the world appreciate.

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