Size and Length Guide

Two decisions matter at Nuraya, and they are not the same decision. Size is about your body. Length is about your height. Most disappointment with a long garment comes from getting the second one wrong, so we list both on every piece.

Start with length

Every abaya, kaftan and maxi dress shows its total length shoulder to hem, and the height of the model wearing it. Match your own height to the table below.

Your height Length Approximate garment length
Up to 5 ft 3 in / 160 cm Petite 52 in / 132 cm
5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 8 in / 160–173 cm Regular 56 in / 142 cm
5 ft 8 in and above / 173 cm + Tall 60 in / 152 cm

Between two lengths? The longer one sits closer to the floor. If you usually wear a heel, size up in length rather than in body size.

Then choose your size

Size UK Bust Waist Hip
XS 6 32 in / 81 cm 25 in / 64 cm 35 in / 89 cm
S 8–10 34 in / 86 cm 27 in / 69 cm 37 in / 94 cm
M 12 36 in / 91 cm 29 in / 74 cm 39 in / 99 cm
L 14 39 in / 99 cm 32 in / 81 cm 42 in / 107 cm
XL 16 42 in / 107 cm 35 in / 89 cm 45 in / 114 cm

How to measure

Use a soft tape, measure over light clothing, and keep the tape level rather than pulled tight.

  • Bust — around the fullest part, tape level across your back.
  • Waist — the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
  • Hip — around the fullest part, roughly 8 in / 20 cm below the waist.
  • Height — standing straight without shoes, heels against the wall.

Scarves and hijabs

Squares and hijabs are listed by dimension, not size. The 90 × 90 cm Signature Square has enough fabric to wrap and cover fully. The 70 × 70 cm Mini Square is an accent piece for the neck, hair or a bag handle. Hijab lengths and widths are given on each product page.

Still unsure

Tell us your height and usual size and we will tell you what we would send. We would rather answer an email than process a return.