Abaya

Layla never wears an abaya.

Layla wore an abaya.

Rima always wears an abaya.

An abaya is a traditional robe-like dress or coat made of thin flowing fabric such as chiffon or georgette, and is usually made in black.

France will bar children in public schools from wearing the abaya, a loosefitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women, the government said this week.