How do I choose an abaya size?

Compare full length, chest width and sleeves with the item’s own chart, not the size letter.

Is the fabric see-through?

Go by the store’s description, and ask for a daylight photo once the item reaches Türkiye if unclear.

Will the abaya arrive creased?

It may crease from folding; check the care label before ironing.

Turkish Abayas and Modest Wear for Syria

To buy an abaya or modest wear from a Turkish store for Syria, compare the full length and sleeve width in the item’s chart with your measurements, and go by the store’s fabric and opacity description rather than the photo. Send the link, size, color and an acceptable alternative, combine items with your other purchases, and ask for them to be checked in Türkiye before shipping, because returns after shipping are hard.

Updated 6 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية

Measurements to compare

Do not rely on the size letter; compare length from shoulder to hem, chest width and sleeve length and width with that item’s own chart, since cuts differ between brands. For hijabs and shawls, check length and width in centimeters.

Reading the fabric description

Go by what the store writes about fabric, lining and opacity, and if it is unclear, ask for a photo of the item in daylight once it reaches Türkiye. Light fabrics may need a lining or inner layer that the photo does not show.

Creasing and ironing

Long abayas are folded for shipping and may crease, and delicate fabrics need low-heat ironing or steam according to the care label. Ask for neat folding in separate bags, and check the care label before ironing.

Plan shipping and delivery

Combine abayas with other clothing to fill the carton, and write the address with the governorate, city, neighborhood and a nearby landmark and an active phone number. Shipping to Syria runs overland through the Turkish border crossings, and MarkaShip publishes reference prices by governorate, excluding customs: a medium carton (60×40×40 cm, up to 15 kg) is $15 for the north (Idlib, Aleppo), $17 for the center (Homs, Hama) and $20 for the south (Damascus); a large carton (80×50×50 cm, up to 30 kg) is $20, $23 and $25, confirmed per shipment.

Common questions

Sources to check

Product rules and transport conditions can change. Confirm current requirements before buying or shipping.

Related steps

Get a purchase quote

Send the exact product link and options, destination city and any acceptable substitute. Review the itemized quote and shipping eligibility before payment.

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