Sheikha Moza is definitely your inspiration for this season’s abaya styling. Known for her killer style and often hailed as the queen of haute couture, Sheikha Moza knows how to elevate the abaya from a simple garment to a true luxury piece.
Our advice? Take cues from Sheikha Moza on how to style your abaya for your next outing or the event you’re heading to.
Heading to a special event and need an abaya that’s both elegant and sophisticated? Take notes from Sheikha Moza’s latest look at the 15th anniversary celebration of HEC Paris. She attended the gala in a full abaya look by Jabador — a stunning two-tone design embroidered with palm motifs and delicate flowers. She completed the ensemble with two exquisite oversized bracelets that completely stole the show.
Take a simple dark-coloured abaya and style it with a statement piece. Sheikha Moza was recently spotted wearing an embroidered, Asian-inspired pencil skirt paired with a dark blue abaya and a matching Dior bag, a perfectly polished look for a meeting or a daytime outing with the ladies.
Only Sheikha Moza would style a haute couture look with an abaya. Last February, Sheikha Moza delivered a true couture moment in Christophe Josse’s Fall/Winter 2018 haute couture white dress featuring geometric patterns. She completed the look with a chiffon abaya draped over the gown for a modest touch, one of the most stunning looks of 2025.
One abaya style you definitely need is the blazer-cut abaya. For an effortless yet professional look, take cues from Sheikha Moza, who styled a dark purple abaya with a fitted pastel haute couture dress by Dominique Sirop, a simple yet elegant ensemble, perfect for your upcoming meetings.
One of Sheikha Moza’s most iconic looks of all time is the stunning, embroidered gold Valentino coat. She wore it effortlessly over a simple black dress for the Mentor Arabia gala dinner, a truly jaw-dropping moment. To recreate the look, take a statement piece like the embroidered coat and pair it with a basic dress and minimal accessories, the perfect recipe for mastering elegance in a gold-embroidered ensemble.
Sheikha Moza, known for her passion for design, often creates her own abayas, but mixing two haute couture pieces takes her skill to another level. She recently styled a nude-toned Valentino dress with a long camel coat from the brand’s Fall 2023 collection, creating the perfect modest look for any occasion. For a pop of colour, pair it with a bright handbag to complete the ensemble.
Another velvet abaya you need to have is the caftan-inspired style. Go for a coloured one and pair it with a dress and a statement necklace, a stunning, polished, and timeless look. Sheikha Moza styled a blue version with a bright orange dress, a killer colour combo that makes a bold statement.
Want to style trousers with your abaya? Easy. Sheikha Moza has the perfect look to take inspiration from. A classic black-and-white combo is always a winning choice. Opt for high-waisted trousers with a flattering cut, pair them with a chic blouse or a crisp shirt, and finish the look with an abaya or a coat-style abaya, an elegant and timeless choice for any occasion.
