Bahr Linen Lycra Jacket

Bahr is Arabic for sea. A soft, dusty blue with grey in it, closer to worn denim than to navy. An open jacket in a colour this easy does more work than a statement piece ever will. It goes over the matching abaya for a tonal look, over black, over cream, over jeans and a long top, and it never argues with any of them. Shown here with the matching Bahr Linen Lycra Abaya, sold separately. Why this one earns its place Lightweight linen with stretch, so it drapes cleanly and holds its line Self-tie fabric belt to soften or define the shape, depending on the day Open front with a clean collarless edge, nothing to fasten Wide bell sleeves that fall away from the wrist Full length with a wide flared sweep through the skirt A range of lengths, with free shortening if you sit between two Matching Bahr abaya sold separately, to wear as a set or apart The fabric Lightweight linen with lycra running through it. The linen texture is visible in the weave, which is what stops a mid blue looking flat, and the stretch is what keeps it from creasing along the front panels where everyone can see. There is enough weight in it to hold the flare properly. A thinner fabric would collapse at the hem instead of moving with you. Fit and modesty Full length and open at the front, relaxed through the body and shoulder so nothing pulls. Wide bell sleeves with plenty of room through the arm. The self-tie belt adjusts the shape. Left loose, the jacket falls open in a long line. Tied, it marks the waist and lets the skirt flare out below without tightening the fit across the chest or hip. When to wear it Work, errands, travelling, meeting friends and family gatherings. Light enough to keep on indoors, and it layers under a coat once the weather turns. Tied at the waist with a heel and silver jewellery it carries straight into an evening invitation. Wear it as a set, or on its own The matching Bahr Linen Lycra Abaya is a separate product. Worn together the two read as one considered co-ord, tonal from shoulder to hem, and apart each works with the rest of your wardrobe. The linen lycra collection comes in six colourways, so you can match a jacket and abaya in one tone or put two together.