How To Shop Eid Dresses That Feel Special

Eid Clothes Carry Extra Meaning

Clothing on Eid is special just like the occasion itself. The dress you wear holds spiritual as well as cultural value. 

For Eid al-Adha, you dress to honour the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim. Plus, they are part of the sunnah and show that you're prepared for prayer and celebration on Eid.

On Eid, families gather together wearing clothes specifically made for Eid.

For special occasions like Eid, your dress should be special and memorable. However, with so many options out today, you can get confused rather quickly.

This guide will help you how you can choose the perfect dress for this Eid.  

Before You Click “Add to Cart”

Eid shopping should also feel like a celebration. You have to think before buying any dress.

You can ask: What will your day look like?

And then buy what you’ll still love after Eid too.

#1 Map Your Eid Timeline Before You Shop

Eid is the name of multiple celebrations in a single event. You have Prayer, Qurbani. Lunch, Visits, Dinners, and etc.

For these full days of movements, you need to shop your Eid  outfit around your day. Let your whole Eid timeline decide your style.

For example:

• Morning: Cotton thobe or plain abaya, simple and crease-free. 

• Afternoon: Add a waistcoat, light bisht, or embellished sheila. 

• Evening: Swap for a more detailed jalabiya or kimono abaya.

#2 One, Two, Or Three Eid Dresses

Your Eid dress should have a balance between underprepared or overbuy. Some people change once while some prefer one garment styled three ways.

We recommend:

• One dress: Choose an elegant yet soft piece like a pleated abaya with pockets. 

• Two looks: Keep one outfit formal (for guests), and one light (for home). 

• Three changes: Ideal for those attending masjid, Qurbani, and dinner separately.

Men can add a bisht or swap keffiyeh styles. And, kids can change into playful pieces after offering prayer in praying clothes. Family matching outfits are also great for family gatherings.

#3 Choose Fabric For Comfort and Climate

Fabric is everything that defines your comfort and how you feel. Gulf weather is hot while weather in the UK/US is relatively forgiving.

You can stick to cotton, linen, bamboo blends for the daytime. For example, lightweight dishdashas for boys and breathable abayas for women. You can also try silk-touch satin, soft rayo for indoors or night dinners. You can also try thick synthetic blends when the weather is cold. You can layer with breathable bishts or open kimonos. 

You can choose pre-select fabric weights that are suitable for your country's weather conditions. You can always add a textured shawl or collar later. But you can’t fix poor breathability. So, it’s important that you choose the fabric carefully.

#4 Perfect Fit - Essential Measurements Checklist

Size charts are often a rough estimation and they aren’t always applicable to everyone. It is recommended to measure at home with the help of a measuring tape.

While choosing your Eid dress, you need to make sure that there’s room to move and pray. For example, thobes should not cling or abayas should fall softly. We also suggest testing the garment before Eid day. You can steam it and try it on. While wearing, walk and sit. So, you’ll have the time to fix it.

Follow and measure these points to confirm your fit:

#5 Pick Your Colours That Look Good In Person and In Photos

White is often considered a classic. On the other hand, cream, beige, sage, and navy are modern favourites. Your Eid photos matter and so does the feel.

Jewel tones like emerald or sapphire look regal indoors while Earth tones blend well outdoors. For family gatherings or dinners, you can try grey and sand because they feel relaxed. And, most importantly, you should choose the colour that you like the most and that also suits you the best.

You should choose the fabric colour that reflects your mood and the time of day.

#6 Make It Special With The Tiny Details

With just a few additions, you can make your Eid dress extra special and unique. The detailings of your clothes on Eid stay memorable.

You can try:

• Fine embroidery around cuffs 

• Tasselled buttons

• Patterned hems

• Hidden pockets

• Embellished sheilas or matching belts

Abayas at Yalla often come with subtle stitched accents. Take our Abaya Black as an example that comes with floral embroidered around the cuffs. Our boys’ thobes feature classic Emirati collars with clean piping. We also offer matching keffiyeh options for baby boys and toddlers.

#7 Finish The Look With The Right Accessories

A plain thobe becomes festive with the right scarf. A soft sheila can change a full outfit look, that’s the magic of suitable accessories.

Accessories for Eid should respect the dress and the day.

You can try:

• Men: Leather sandals, soft kufi, classic watch. 

• Women: Gold bangles, embroidered sheila, oud-based perfume. 

• Kids: Arabic sandals, light shawls, beaded bracelets.

Bonus Tip: Shop Early To Avoid Last-Minute Stress

Best outfits for Eid often get sold out early. Most popular thobes, abayas, and kids’ gift sets sell out 1 week before Eid. Early shoppers often get full size runs and coordinated options as well as guaranteed delivery. Moreover, when you have enough time to shop, you will make the best decision and choose the perfect dress for Eid. Online stores face courier delays sometimes.

When you shop early you can:

• Fix any size or fit issues

• Steam and prepare the garments 

• Match accessories properly 

• Avoid “Eid-day delivery panic” 

• Enjoy the last nights of Dhul Hijjah in peace

Style the Whole Family The Yalla Way

On Eid, men wear freshly pressed Emirati thobes with light keffiyehs or bisht robes. Women choose soft-flowing batwing abayas or Moroccan jalabiyas. Kids wear baby thobes and girls embroidered Jalabiya. We all wear special Eid clothes to be presentable in front of people and in the presence of Allah.

Ladies Eid Dresses

Our abayas are tailored for movement and modesty. You can choose from:

• Pleated abayas

• Embroidered Moroccan jalabiyas

• Lightweight open abayas with clean lines

Styles available for every silhouette and most of them come with belts or pockets. All are stitched with breathability in mind. For formal gatherings, you can try our embellished Eid pieces. For prayer and comfort, we recommend you choose our everyday cotton abayas.

Men Eid Clothes

Our thobes range by region and function. We features all types of thobes. All sourced with comfort and elegance in mind.

We have:

• Emirati thobes (clean, collarless)

• Omani kandoras (with tassel)

• Saudi and Kuwaiti styles (structured and formal)

Eid Dresses For Kids

Kids want comfort and parents want tradition.

Each of kids Eid wear is soft-lined and easy to change which is perfect for Eid play, prayers, visits, and naps.

We offer both.

• Boys: Mini thobes, tiny bishts, button-down kandoras.

• Girls: Jalabiya rompers, batwing abayas, floral accents.

This Eid, Celebrate and Look Your Best

Eid is the name of joy, prayer, reunion and your dress should reflect that. You should wear something that reminds you of the reason for the day. It should be thoughtful as well as comfortable that it lasts more than Eid. Because when you look good, you feel good, that’s the whole point of Eid.

At YallaWorld, we sell Eid clothes that carry meaning. And that too, at an additional discount. We have Eid clothes for every man, woman, and child as well as for every moment of the day.