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To choose a thobe, start with the occasion, then decide on the cut (collar or collarless), the fabric, the color and finally your size. For most men buying a first thobe in the USA, a white or midnight blue collar thobe in breathable cotton, in your correct length and a regular-fit width, is the most versatile choice. Al Aniq thobes cost between $59.99 and $99.99, depending mainly on the fabric and detailing.
Below, our styling team walks through how to choose a thobe step by step, the same way we talk it through with customers who message us before their first order.
When working out how to choose a thobe, the occasion decides almost everything else. A thobe for Jumu’ah every week has a different job from one you wear once at a nikah, so be clear about where it will be worn most.
A collar thobe has a structured, shirt-style collar and a buttoned placket. It looks sharp, photographs well and feels familiar to men used to dress shirts, which is why it is our usual recommendation for a first thobe. The classic Saudi style, with a front flap covering the buttons, sits in this family.
Collarless thobes have a clean, round neckline and a more relaxed silhouette. Omani styles are often finished with a tassel at the neck, and Emirati styles are known for a tidy neckline with embroidery. They suit warm weather, family gatherings and men who find collars restrictive.
If you have seen the words thawb, kandura, dishdasha and jubba used for the same garment, our guide to the difference between a thobe, kandura and jubba explains the names.
Fabric decides how a thobe feels, drapes and behaves through a long day. Here is how the four fabrics in our range compare.
| Fabric | Feel | Best for | Care notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese cotton | Soft, breathable, natural drape | Jumu’ah, Eid, everyday, warm weather | For the M113: cool wash or hand wash, hang dry, warm iron |
| Polyester | Light and easy | A first thobe or a reliable spare | Follow the garment care label |
| TR (terry rayon) suiting | More body, tailored drape | Nikah, formal evenings, winter Fridays | Dry clean recommended, or gentle cool wash, low iron |
| Wrinkle-resistant | Creases far less than standard thobe fabric | Travel, workdays, long Eid days | Relaxes back into shape when hung, often without ironing |
A fair note on wrinkle-resistant thobes: our engineered fabric creases far less than standard fabric, but no fabric is completely crease-free.
White is the classic for Jumu’ah and Eid, and it is the color most men picture when they think of a thobe. It does show marks more easily, so it needs a little more care.
Darker colors such as midnight blue and black hide wear, suit fall and winter, and work for evening events. Taupe, green, aqua blue and dusty pink are excellent second or third thobes for Eid and summer.
A simple rule for how to choose a thobe color: make your first thobe white or midnight blue, then let the second one contrast with it.
Our thobes come in 18 sizes: six lengths (52, 54, 56, 58, 60 and 62, which is the garment length in inches) and three chest widths. Length is chosen by height:
Width is chosen by build: M is slim fit, L is regular fit and XL is wide fit. If you are unsure, L is the forgiving middle option, and XL leaves room for layers in a cold winter.
The quickest route is our thobe size finder. For a full walkthrough with measurements, read our guide to working out your thobe size.
Thobe prices at Al Aniq run from $59.99 to $99.99. Here is what changes as you move up.
| Price | What you get | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| $59.99 | Polyester, classic Saudi collar with front flap | M73 White Saudi Collar Thobe |
| $69.99 | Collarless Emirati and Omani cuts, some in Japanese cotton, Emirati styles with embroidery | M119 Aqua Blue Omani, M121 Black Emirati, M120 Green Emirati |
| $79.99 | Japanese cotton collar thobe with gold buttons | M126 Midnight Blue Collar Thobe |
| $87.99 | Japanese cotton collar thobes with detailed embroidery | M113 White, M106 Light Taupe |
| $94.99 | Wrinkle-resistant Omani cut with a detachable tassel | M131 Green Omani Thobe |
| $99.99 | TR suiting or wrinkle-resistant fabric, branded or gold buttons | M105 Midnight Black Prestige, M117 Black, M116 Green |
US shipping is free over $150, so two thobes at $79.99 or more clear the threshold.
Buying a thobe online is easy when the basics are in place. Before you order from any brand, check these five things.
We also ship to Canada for $15.
Once you know how to choose a thobe, the next question is how many to own. If you want to build a small rotation rather than buy one thobe at a time, these three cover nearly every occasion in a typical year.
Together that comes to $237.97 with free US shipping. When a wedding comes up, add the M105 Midnight Black Prestige Thobe.
| Occasion | Cut | Fabric | Color | Suggested thobe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumu’ah, every week | Collar | Japanese cotton | White | M113 ($87.99) |
| First thobe on a budget | Saudi collar with flap | Polyester | White | M73 ($59.99) |
| Eid | Collar | Japanese cotton | Midnight blue or light taupe | M126 ($79.99) or M106 ($87.99) |
| Nikah or formal evening | Collar | TR suiting | Black | M105 ($99.99) |
| Travel or workdays | Collar | Wrinkle-resistant | Black or green | M117 or M116 ($99.99) |
| Summer and weekends | Collarless Omani | Japanese cotton | Aqua blue | M119 ($69.99) |
| Understated Gulf look | Collarless Emirati | Japanese cotton | Black | M121 ($69.99) |
Browse the full range of collar thobes to compare every style side by side.
A white or midnight blue collar thobe in Japanese cotton is the easiest first thobe for most men. The collar feels familiar, the fabric breathes, and the color works for Jumu’ah, Eid and everyday wear.
Price mostly reflects fabric and detailing. At Al Aniq, thobes run from $59.99 for a polyester Saudi collar thobe to $99.99 for TR suiting and wrinkle-resistant styles, with Japanese cotton collar thobes in between at $79.99 to $87.99.
Yes, as long as you choose both a length and a width. Pick your length by height and your width by build, or use a size finder. A clear returns and exchanges policy covers you if the fit is not right.
A thobe should skim the body rather than cling to it. You need enough room in the chest and back to bow and prostrate comfortably, without so much fabric that it looks oversized.
Not when it ships from a US warehouse. Al Aniq US orders ship from our US warehouse, so there are no customs or import fees.
Ships the same day from our US warehouse: $10 shipping (free over $150), delivered within 3 business days, no customs fees, and easy returns and exchanges within 14 days. We also ship to Canada for $15.
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