I kinda dig the thobes. They look very smart and quite elegant. I guess they are the equivalent of a western man wearing a lounge suit. Lounge suits are not always that comfortable but they do look smart. It is more comfortable to wear a tee shirt and jeans but for a business meeting a suit is a must. I guess it is the same with thobes.

Abbayas are a different story though. I think it is impossible for anyone to look good in an abbaya.