Travel Guide: Tips on Carrying Your Abaya with You

Travelling with your favourite abaya can be a smooth and stylish experience if you plan ahead. Whether you're off on holiday, business, or visiting family overseas, following a few practical tips will help you keep your abaya looking fresh and ready to wear. Let's walk through how to carry your abayas while travelling.

1. Choose the Right Abaya for Travel

Not all abayas are equally travel-friendly. When selecting the piece you'll pack or wear:

• Opt for lightweight fabrics that resist heavy creasing (for example, a soft crepe or fine polyester blend).
• Choose a cut that allows movement without being too bulky.
• Prefer a simpler design if you want versatility across casual and more formal settings.
• Consider wearing the abaya instead of packing it to save space and avoid damage.

Selecting wisely means less stress at the airport and more comfort when you arrive.

2. Packing Smart to Protect Your Abaya

Keeping your abaya in good condition while travelling is about a few smart moves:

• Fold or roll carefully: Rolling can help save space and reduce wrinkles.
• Use a garment bag or a lightweight protective cover if possible, especially for more formal or embroidered abayas.
• If you do fold, tuck the sleeves neatly inwards and avoid over-cramming with other clothes that might mark or crush the fabric.
• If you can, keep the abaya in your carry-on rather than checked baggage to control how it is handled.

By treating your abaya as a key outfit piece rather than just another garment, you'll ensure you look your best when it counts.

3. Wear It Strategically

Often the simplest trick is to wear your abaya for travel rather than packing it:

• If your flight or journey includes a long transit, wearing the abaya means you save suitcase space for extras.
• Choose an abaya you'll feel confident in throughout the journey, yet comfortable for airport security, lounges, or rest stops.
• Keep a lightweight, foldable bag for essentials so that you're not juggling heavy baggage while in an outfit you want to protect.

Wearing your abaya during the travel leg maintains its shape, keeps it wrinkle-free, and minimises the risk of it getting lost or damaged.

4. Care on Arrival & During Your Trip

Once you reach your destination, you want your abaya to still look and feel good.

• Hang it up as soon as you arrive to release any creases and restore the drape.
• If there's a steamer available (or even shower-steam in the hotel bathroom), use it to freshen up the fabric.
• Keep a spare abaya or at least a versatile one in your travel wardrobe — accidents happen, and having a backup means you're always prepared.
• Be mindful of local weather: if it's humid or rainy, fabrics that dry quickly and resist creasing will be your best allies.

5. Accessorise and Adapt Your Abaya for the Trip

Your abaya is more than a garment: it's your travel-style companion.

• Coordinate your hijabs and accessories (scarf pins, belts, jewellery) ahead of the trip so you can create different looks with minimal items.
• Choose a versatile footwear base (e.g., comfortable flats or minimalist boots) that pairs with your abaya for both casual exploring and more polished evenings.
• Remember: fewer items, more mix-and-match flexibility. A well-planned travel abaya wardrobe means less luggage stress and more enjoyment.

Final Thoughts

Travelling with an abaya doesn't have to be complicated. With the right selection, smart packing, strategic wearing, and a little care on arrival, you'll step off the plane looking as polished as when you left home. The beauty of a good abaya is that it works for modesty, style and comfort — making it an excellent travel piece.

Discover Stylish Travel-Friendly Abayas at Amsons

At Amsons, we understand that modest fashion needs to travel well. Our range of abayas for women in the UK is designed with both elegance and practicality in mind — ideal for the frequent flyer or weekend getaway.
Explore our collection today and find an abaya that travels with you beautifully.