Bahr Linen Lycra Abaya

Bahr is Arabic for sea. A soft, dusty blue with grey in it, closer to worn denim than to navy. Why this one earns its place Lightweight, breathable linen with stretch, so it stays comfortable through a long day Wide bell sleeves that fall away from the wrist A-line cut that flares from the chest, so nothing pulls across the hip Full length with a clean round neckline and no fastenings to fuss with A range of lengths, with free shortening if you sit between two Matching Bahr jacket sold separately, to wear as a set or apart The fabric Lightweight linen with lycra running through it. You can see the linen texture in the weave, which is what gives the colour its depth rather than a flat printed look. Linen breathes, which matters in a full-length piece where there is a lot of fabric against you, and the stretch is what stops it creasing at the lap and the knee. Fit and modesty Cut A-line, skimming the shoulder and chest then flaring through the skirt to a full sweep at the hem. There is no waist seam and nothing clings, so it moves away from the body as you walk. Wide bell sleeves with plenty of room through the arm. Round neckline, full coverage throughout. When to wear it Work, errands, the school run, travelling and meeting friends, and comfortable enough to keep on at home. Blue is the easiest colour in the collection to wear repeatedly, which is why it tends to become the one people reach for first. Wear it as a set, or on its own The matching Bahr 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.