5 Modest Go-To's That Will Make You Feel SUPER Cute!
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5 Modest Go-To's That Will Make You Feel SUPER Cute!
Hello classic crew and happy Wednesday! Welcome to another edition of my newsletter. Are you having a good week? I hope you checked out the latest episode of The Classically Abby Podcast. I had SO much to say about “Spare,” and I loved sharing this week’s faith talk with you all.
This past weekend, we had a small, quiet Sabbath with my parents. They were staying with us and I had hoped that they would meet some of our friends, but Mr. Baby caught Hand, Foot, and Mouth and we didn’t want to spread it to anyone! Well, an intimate Sabbath was just what the doctor ordered (no pun intended). It was actually wonderful to spend so much dedicated time with my mom and dad, and Mr. Baby got some time with them, too, which is always lovely. But after a week of hectic chaos, it’s been nice to see Mr. Baby recovered and my schedule returning to some form of normalcy.
Today, I thought it would be fun to talk about modest fashion. I treat modest fashion like a game. I love trying to find clothing that fits my level of modesty while still being cute, fashionable, stylish, and even trendy. My goal is for a stranger to think, “Wow, what a cute outfit!” or “Wow, how feminine and stylish!” rather than, “Look at her modest clothing.” I don’t prefer to draw attention to how modestly I dress. Instead, the fact that I’m modest is hidden among the stylishness of my clothes.
So with all of that in mind, I want to share with you five modest go-to’s that will make you feel super cute. These clothes could be worn by anyone, modest or not. But they will definitely make you feel pretty, feminine, and cool. And I’ll even have links to everything I’m talking about! So let’s get into it.
Button-down dress. I love a button-down dress. It’s so easy to throw on and it looks effortlessly stylish without even trying. As well, it’s an interesting mesh of masculine and feminine because it has the shirt collar and buttons of a man’s shirt, with the length and flowiness of a woman’s dress. Personally, I’ve really enjoyed wearing button-down dresses while I’ve been breastfeeding because they make it so easy for Mr. Baby to access what he needs. But even before I breastfed, I always loved the pretty ease of this style of dress. And it’s modest without even trying.
Long cardigan. Long cardigans are just. So. Dang. Useful. You can throw them over any outfit and they make you look like you tried harder than if you threw on a sweatshirt. And they do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to modesty! If you are feeling like your arms are a little bare, you can put on a long cardigan. If you are wearing leggings and you want to cover your bottom, throw that cardigan on, lady! If you are wearing a dress that’s just a fraction too tight, a long cardigan can obscure the clinginess of your outfit. I have three long cardigans and I love them all for different occasions - plus, I call them my daytime robes because they keep me cozy without having to wear a full-on robe all day.
Cute nude cami. If there’s any item of clothing I can’t live without, it’s a nude cami. I wear it under all of my wrap dresses, under all of my V-necks, under all of my clingy sweaters, and it fixes all of my problems in a snap. Without drawing attention to the fact that I’m trying to be more modest, a nude cami is unassuming and covers what needs to be covered. You’ll feel so cute when you realize you can wear so many outfits that you had deemed immodest before, but now are accessible to you with the simple addition of a nude cami.
High-waisted, straight-leg jeans. I recently purchased these jeans and I’ve been wearing them nonstop. They are so comfortable, so cute, and they make all of my outfits feel so much trendier. I love how stylish they are and how flattering, too! I don’t believe that skinny jeans are immodest, but if you do, these jeans are definitely more on the modest side. They flatter your figure without clinging to your legs, and they’re a great addition to your wardrobe.
Midi skirt. Nothing is more feminine, more classic, and more modest than a midi skirt. Midi skirts are in right now, so they definitely don’t draw attention to themselves as only part of a modest woman’s wardrobe. But they do fit the bill when it comes to modesty, and they are a ton of fun to wear to boot. There are so many beautiful colors, shapes, and styles of midi skirts - I linked just one here!
What are your favorite modest go-to’s in your closet? Share your thoughts below!
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I love these ideas! It’s so funny, I used to hate wearing dresses and skirts because I never felt comfortable in them. But as I’ve gotten older, taking the time to try on different things that fit my body shape, and I find that dresses are a great thing to wear! It’s takes very little effort and time to throw on a dress, and with a few added accessories you’re done!
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