Anar Linen Lycra Jacket

Anar is Arabic for pomegranate. A deep red with brown in it rather than blue, so it stays warm against the skin and reads well in daylight as well as evening. Worn over the matching Anar abaya it reads as one piece, tonal from shoulder to hem. Worn open over black, cream or denim it works just as well on its own, which is why the two are sold separately. Shown here with the matching Anar Linen Lycra Abaya, sold separately. Why this one earns its place Lightweight linen with stretch, so it drapes without creasing across the back Tie-up waist belt to soften or define the shape, depending on the day Full length and open at the front, so it layers over what you already own Relaxed through the body, skimming rather than clinging Wide, easy sleeves with room to move A range of lengths, with free shortening if you sit between two Matching Anar abaya sold separately, to wear as a set or apart The fabric Lightweight linen blended with lycra. Linen on its own creases the moment you sit down, and the stretch is what stops it. You keep the dry, matte finish linen is wanted for, and it holds its shape from morning through to evening. It packs flat and comes out of a case without needing an iron, which is why it travels well. When to wear it Errands, work, the school run, travelling and meeting friends. Light enough to keep on indoors, and it layers under a coat once the weather turns. With the belt tied and gold jewellery it holds up at a family dinner or an evening invitation. Wear it as a set, or on its own The matching Anar Linen Lycra Abaya is a separate product. Worn together the two read as a 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 a jacket and abaya in one tone or put two together.