Product Review: Islamic Design House

Islamic Design House sent me the following jilbab for review purposes:

the SR-S4-VS01 can be purchased here in either beige or navy. i will be reviewing the beige version.

how does it look and feel on?

the first aspect i love about the design are the pockets! it is so hard to find an abaya or jilbab with pockets and these are perfectly designed. they are not bulky, are very discreet and add to the overall look - very slimline.

i adore the pleating and the slight chinese inspired neckline. its a very casual, relaxed style that could easily be worn and blended in amongst a western crowd - unlike black abayas that can make you stand out too much.

what is the material like?

its a great fabric for summer as it is very cooling and lightweight; made from a cotton blend. its well made and excellent quality.

what are the cons?

this is one piece that you will constantly need to iron. because of the material it is made from, the abaya creases fairly easily (similar to a light linen) so a good iron is needed before wearing.
also there are sizing issues - the width and overall fit was fine but i found that it was not long enough for me. im 5'8 and i got their longest size and it just wasnt long enough for me. i like my abayas to cover my feet and this one barely skimmed the top of my foot.

any other thoughts?

i really like the different design and the colour of the jilbab. i get a bit bored with the base black used in most designs so its good to have a change. check out the rest of their collection for other cool pieces like their sports speciality jilbabs and the remainder of their range which has a very western urban feel to it.

Note - All products were sent to me for review purposes. I was not paid for this post. All opinions are entirely my own honest opinion