Modest is in: How to Stay Modest While Looking Fashionable

What the world wants you to think is that it is impossible to look and feel beautiful without abandoning your standards of modesty. However, you are the one who defines modesty, comfort, and beauty for your own life. The rest of the world doesn’t get to dictate that. There are so many ways to stay on trend and dress fashionably while still feeling modest and comfortable.

Define Modesty for You

First of all, you have to define what modesty means to you and discover what standards of modesty you’d like to follow. Figuring out your individual modesty standards is an important personal process. Modesty doesn’t always have to mean ankle-length skirts and long-sleeve shirts. Personal modesty really just has to do with wearing what makes you feel comfortable and confident. Don’t feel like you have to be old-fashioned to retain a semblance of modesty, but don’t feel like you have to throw all caution into the wind either. Find a good middle ground where you’re able to delight in fashion trends and dress beautifully while still feeling modest and presentable.

Consider the Occasion

There are some events that may require a bit more planning to find a modest and fashionable outfit. Often, you’ll need to switch up your normal outfit choices for a special occasion. Certain events have dress codes that you may need to follow. Other events may call for something fancier than you usually wear. For example, in a job interview, you want to look neat and professional, but you still want your outfit to reflect your personality and character. For that occasion, you may choose to wear something a little more formal or business-oriented than usual. On the other hand, attending a wedding calls for dressing up, so you may want to choose a breezy floral dress, a statement dress, or even a formal jumper. While you may have to switch up your normal outfits for these types of occasions, there will always be modest and conservative outfits that you can choose that will make you shine.

Mix it Up

One of the best things that you can do to maintain a modest but fashionable lifestyle is to refresh your closet from time to time. When you go shopping to mix up your outfit options, try to find certain staple pieces that will work in a lot of different outfits. Staple pieces can help make your outfits modest, but also keep them on-trend. For example, denim skirts of various styles are great staple pieces when you have a variety of occasions to attend, both formal and informal. Denim skirts work for both casual and more dressy occasions which makes them a great multi-use piece. Having staple pieces like this in your closet will help you to freshen up your style.

Accessorize

One of the best ways to make sure that your style is on-trend is to use accessories. Accessories can quickly pull together the different parts of an outfit and make it look more cohesive. Often, they create the final touch that your outfit has been missing. Accessories should be functional and stylish. In 2021, we’ve started using fashion scarfs that could double as masks or eyeglass chains that double as mask holders. These are great examples of functional accessories. However, accessories can also bring the flair that will give you a bit more confidence. They can be anything from dainty necklaces to neutral nail polishes to retro sunglasses to bright handbags. You’ll never regret taking the time to accessorize!

Comfort

Seek to find fashionable pieces that are also comfortable. Wearing tight clothing is considered iconic by many, and certainly draws attention to your body, but it isn’t always the most comfortable choice. In recent years, looser pants have started coming back in fashion. From straight-leg mom jeans to structured palazzo pants to bell-bottom jeans to flowy linen pants, there are endless options for comfortable pants that are fashionable. While not everyone will throw out their skinny jeans, give these looser, trendier pants a try this summer!

Layers

Adding layers to an outfit is an instant way to heighten your fashion look. Of course, layers might not always be super comfortable in the heat of summer, but in spring, fall, and winter, adding layers can keep you warm while still being trendy. There are lots of good layering trends in 2021. Long, soft cardigans will not be going out of style any time soon. Not only are they super cozy, but they also add a fun texture to your outfit while lengthening your profile. Denim jackets are easy to dress up or down, and can easily tie in the different colors of an outfit while still keeping you warm. You can easily add layers and spruce up an outfit in less than a second.

Don’t Be Afraid of Casual Trends

If 2020 has taught us anything, it taught us to dress comfortably. Sweat sets, yoga pants, and pajamas were last year’s must-haves. Just because 2020 is over doesn’t mean we have to abandon casual clothes completely. Slouchy T-shirts, cute joggers, stretchy dresses, and oversized hoodies definitely still have their place in today’s fashion trends. One of the best parts about casual clothing is that it is often quite easy to find modest options. Embrace the wave of casual trends this year!

Go Thrifting

Don’t feel like you have to shop for designer brands to find clothes that will fit your modesty standards. Try going thrift shopping instead! It may require a bit of time to sort through all of the options that you’ll find crammed in a thrift store, but it will be well worth it.  Often, you can find older clothing in thrift stores that will harken back to times where clothing was less revealing and hemlines were a bit longer.

Make sure that you try out these different ideas for dressing modestly while still enjoying your personal fashion taste. Remember that being modest doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the latest fashion trends. You should delight in the comfort of modesty while still feeling beautiful in your trendy clothes.

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