🧕 The Eid Travel Struggle: It’s Real
As Muslim women who dress modestly, we don’t get to “throw on a sundress and go.”
We think about layers. Fabrics. Sleeves. Length.
And when we’re flying, we think about:
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Will this abaya wrinkle in my luggage?
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Can I re-wear this for Eid dinner and sightseeing without looking identical in every photo?
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How do I stay stylish without packing a giant suitcase?
Every Eid break, I used to overpack.
Like, "stuffing three abayas into one packing cube and sitting on it like a suitcase-sumo" kind of overpack.
And yet, somehow, I’d always end up wearing the same one or two pieces the whole trip.
That’s when I knew: I needed to stop packing like a fashion emergency and start dressing like a confident traveler.
🧳 My New Rule: Pack Less, But Better.
This year, I picked 4 modest looks that were light in my luggage but BIG on versatility, style, and Eid joy.
Here’s my real, no-fluff review (from one tired traveler to another):
🌸 1. The “I Can Breathe Again” Floral Abaya
Blossom Printed Chiffon Abaya (Discount Code: MC24SMNBLOG)
Let’s be real:
Planes, trains, and family gatherings can be draining. This abaya? It’s my happy place.
The light chiffon feels like I’m wrapped in a breeze. The floral print instantly lifts my mood, and the flared sleeves add that subtle “Eid glam” without being over the top.
It folds down small, barely takes space, and looks amazing whether I’m at a beachside brunch or walking through a market in Istanbul.
☁️ 2. The Cream Abaya That’s My Whole Personality Now
Cream White Puff Sleeves Abaya (Discount Code: MC24SMNBLOG)
I wore this at least three times during the trip, and no one noticed because I styled it differently each time. 😅
The pleated texture hides wrinkles, and the puff sleeves make it look like I put effort in—when really, I just rolled out of bed and added earrings.
Perfect for airport days, Eid prayer, and running late to lunch with in-laws.
🔁 3. The “I’m Actually a Packing Genius” Reversible Abaya
MA082 Printed Reversible Abaya (Discount Code: MC24SMNBLOG)
Listen.
If you take one piece of advice from this blog, let it be this:
Buy. Reversible. Abayas.
This one saved me on Day 4 of the trip when my suitcase looked like a bomb went off. I turned it around, changed my hijab, and boom—new look. Nobody knew. 😏
It’s lightweight, comfy, and gives you two styles in one piece. What’s not to love?
✨ 4. The Eid Night Showstopper
MOA111 Beaded Kaftan 2-Piece Set (Discount Code: MC24SMNBLOG)
You know that dinner where everyone shows up in sparkles and suddenly your neutral outfit feels like a mistake?
Yeah. That’s why I packed this kaftan.
It’s subtly dazzling—like it knows it’s pretty but doesn’t have to scream about it. The beadwork sparkles softly, and the flowy silhouette makes me feel like a queen without the weight of a heavy gown.
It will turn heads. So maybe don’t wear it to just grab coffee. 😉
💬 Let’s Be Real — Modest Travel Is Different
Packing for a modest wardrobe is harder.
We don’t get to pack tiny camisoles and call it a day.
We need coverage, comfort, beauty—and we’re often balancing different settings, styles, and temperatures all at once.
So when I find pieces that actually work? I talk about them. Not as a blogger. Just as a Muslim woman trying to travel light, dress beautifully, and still feel like me.
🧕 Your Turn: Share Your Travel Hacks
Have you found that one abaya that travels like a dream? Do you pack outfits by the day, or just wing it and hope for the best (like I used to)?
Drop your travel tips in the comments—I’d love to hear them.
And if you’re still hunting for Eid-perfect, carry-on-approved, low-effort-high-impact abayas… check out Mariam’s Collection.
Their designs just get it. I’ve tried fast fashion, I’ve tried luxury. This one sits perfectly in between.
Wherever you’re headed this Eid, may your outfits be light, your photos be fire, and your memories unforgettable.
Eid Mubarak & Safe Travels 💛
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