by admin | Feb 4, 2015 | Modest, modest clothing, Modest Fashion
Modest Fashion Network is a brand new global community for fashionistas who honor their bodies by clothing themselves with dignity and purity. Married or not, these women choose to adorn themselves with the latest or with timeless fashion, without the pressure of showing more and more skin, as demanded by the world.
To celebrate these brave women, MFN is choosing five blog posts every week from their members! You will find below the first ever group of five to be chosen! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, read on, and leave comments if you like!
If you’d like to be part of our weekly digest, head on over to Modest Fashion Network to apply and submit your blog posts every week.
Please visit our featured modest fashion stores: Kosher Casual – Galerie a la Modest – Modesty4Me
by admin | Dec 7, 2014 | Basic Skirts, Basic Tops, Christmas, Dress, Fashion Must-Haves, Gift Certificate, Gifts, Hannukah, Holiday Shopping, Holidays, Jewelry, Little Black Dress
The holiday season is a bonanza for business, with the media making darned sure that everyone feels a guilty responsibility: To buy gifts and to make ‘em good.
Face it: gift buying success is not an exact science. What’s more, when the female target of your gift purchases – whether it’s a family member, a friend, or a colleague from work – is a difficult “fit”, we can find ourselves roaming the aisles, either empty handed, or worse, with our hands full of gifts that are sure to go right to the back of the closet. Or back to the store.
Here are some thoughts to guide you on your girl-oriented gift-giving adventures.
(1) It’s winter. Think cozy.
You don’t have to be headed for a ski resort to appreciate the warmth that’s expressed by seasonal dressing. In the winter months, everybody loves an extra layer, and outerwear is a risk-free choice; whether it’s a casual sweatshirt or a camel’s wool coat, it doesn’t have to match any particular outfit. For a low-budget option, remember: winter scarves, hats and gloves are a colorful, girl-friendly gift, and a classic expression of seasonal affection.
Women’s Loose Fitting, Raglan Style Shirt – Perfect ‘Basic’ for your Wardrobe
(2) Basics rock!
Did you know that the girl who has everything has something in common with the fussiest recipient on your list? It’s true: both have limited bandwidth for appreciating your creative shopping efforts. So why fight it? A sure-fire way to please both these categories is to concentrate on blue-chip, tried-and-true basics. Complement the wardrobe these women already have by choosing high-quality tops, bottoms and layering pieces in easy-to-match colors.
(3) You can never own too much…
…jewelry. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but if the real stuff is out of your price range, try browsing your local department store racks for fun – and fake – pieces that can liven up any look.
Kosher Casual’s Little Black Dress
(4) Dare to buy a dress
Yes, it can be done. Keep your eyes out for classic styles that are not too fussy in the details, yet say “holiday” all the way to the hem. For example, imagine an unstructured dress in a solid-color… that’s the kind of foolproof, one-size-fits-all gift dress that is sure to be appreciated, because it can be dressed up and accessorized, creating a starting point for a personal fashion statement.
(5) And if you despair…
Don’t. Gift certificates may sound like a cop-out, but allowing the girl on your gift list to do her own shopping might be the greatest gift of all!
by admin | Oct 21, 2009 | Fashion Philosophy
I consider myself a fashionable dresser. I care about what I look like when I leave the house and I want my clothing to fit nicely, feel comfortable and look fabulous. I put on makeup (not just lipstick!) before I leave the house. And yet, while I am working hard to look my best, I also want to make sure that my clothing reflects my personality- which is why I wear modest clothing.
For me, wearing modest clothes is about expressing who I am as an individual. I enjoy letting my fashion choices express my individuality rather than letting my physical body serve as the yardstick upon which I am measured.
People often ask me if my modest clothes (not to be confused with hideous clothing) make me sweat in the summer heat. My answer is both simple and honest- yes, modest clothes can make someone feel warm. To stay cool I wear a lot of breathable fabrics such as cotton and viscose, which keep me comfortable- and chic. More importantly, I suspect that under the blazing sun, someone wearing a tank top is probably uncomfortably warm as well. I know this because I used to wear tank tops and bathing suits. And shorts and short-sleeved T-shirts. And I was hot then as well. But it’s ok to be hot because it’s the summer.
There is plenty of women’s summer clothing available today that is both modest and trendy. The best designers appreciate the versatility that modest clothing can add to their summer collection. You may be surprised by how much is out there that can look fabulous without compromising your modesty. So take a peek around, enjoy browsing through the diverse women’s summer clothing that is available, and find something that will make you feel both modest and beautiful- because after all, you deserve to look beautiful all year long.
