A rooftop dinner outfit should work while you arrive, sit and move around the venue. Couture 365’s plum and navy open-front velvet abayas offer two winter evening options that can be styled with a plain base, a small clutch and comfortable footwear.
Build the base before choosing the heel
Because these are open-front designs, the outfit beneath them is visible and deserves the same attention as the abaya. Choose an opaque base with a neckline and length you feel comfortable wearing. Then select heels or polished flats that suit the route to the venue. Test the hem while walking rather than choosing shoes only for their photograph.
Keep the evening accessories practical
A small clutch can sit neatly beside you at dinner, but check that it holds your essentials. Plum can work with a plain dark base and a restrained metallic detail. Navy offers another route with black, soft grey or a coordinating blue base. Check the venue and conditions before adding an outer layer, and let the velvet supply most of the texture.
Discover the Couture 365 designs
Plum Purple Velvet Open-Front Abaya
The Plum Velvet Abaya is crafted from rich purple velvet with a soft, flowing drape. Its open-front silhouette makes layering effortless while offering timeless elegance for formal meetings and evening occasions.
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Kuhli Dark Blue Velvet Open-Front Abaya
The Kuhli Velvet Abaya is crafted from rich dark-blue velvet with a smooth, naturally flowing silhouette. Its open-front construction provides styling flexibility while preserving an elegant look for daytime and evening occasions.
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Frequently asked questions
What goes beneath an open-front velvet abaya?
An opaque, comfortable base that gives the coverage you want when standing and seated.
Are high heels essential for a rooftop dinner?
No. Choose footwear that suits the venue and lets you move comfortably.
Which colour is easier to accessorise?
Choose the one that connects to your existing evening bag, shoes and base outfits. Both can be styled simply.
Explore both designs in the Couture 365 Fall/Winter Collection online, or visit Couture 365 at Etihad Mall in Dubai. Be bold. Live vibrantly. Wear Couture 365.
