Fayrouz Linen Lycra Abaya

Fayrouz is the Arabic word for turquoise. This is the deepest end of it, a dark petrol teal, named after the stone rather than the bright turquoise most people picture. Deep and muted in daylight, never bright. Shown here with the matching Fayrouz Linen Lycra Jacket, sold separately. Why this one earns its place Lightweight, breathable linen with stretch, so it stays comfortable through a long day Wide sleeves with room through the arm Relaxed through the body, skimming rather than clinging Full length with a simple, uncluttered line A range of lengths, with free shortening if you sit between two Matching Fayrouz jacket sold separately, to wear as a set or apart The fabric Lightweight linen with lycra running through it. Linen breathes, which matters most in a full-length piece where there is a lot of fabric against you. The stretch keeps the skirt moving cleanly as you walk instead of catching and creasing at the knee. Colour also holds better on a matte surface. Next to a synthetic in the same shade this reads deeper and less flat, particularly in daylight. Fit and modesty Cut straight and full through the body, with wide sleeves and room at the hip and the arm. It skims rather than clings. Full length and full coverage, with a clean neckline and a plain cuff, nothing to catch or keep adjusting. When to wear it Work, errands, the school run, travelling and meeting friends, and comfortable enough to keep on at home. The colour carries it further than a plain everyday abaya would. With silver jewellery it is ready for a family dinner without changing. Wear it as a set, or on its own The matching Fayrouz Linen Lycra Jacket is a separate product. Worn together the two read as one considered co-ord, and apart each works with the rest of your wardrobe. The linen lycra collection comes in six colourways, so you can match an abaya and jacket in one tone or put two together.