How to Look Cute and Modest at the Same Time

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Women choose modest clothing for a variety of reasons. The desire to wear cute, stylish clothing is present in the most modest among us. Find clothing that is modest and cute by discovering retailers who cater to modest-minded buyers. Keep up on the latest fashions to find retailers who offer modest clothing. Being modest and cute is not as hard as it may seem.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate
Step1
Define "modest" in your own mind. Women who are choose modest clothing for religious or cultural reasons may define acceptable fashions in a different way than a woman who just doesn't feel comfortable showing too much skin.
Step2
Create a checklist of the types of clothing you want to buy. Include notes on skirt and dress length, sleeves and neckline restrictions, and pants and shorts. Get a list of clothing suggestions if your religion or culture has stringent clothing rules.
Step3
Visit stores in your community and discover what fashions are available. Return to retailers that have the best selection of modest clothing. Avoid retailers that sell only short skirts, revealing tops and tight pants. Choose retailers that sell a mix of clothing in a variety of sizes.
Step4
Adapt current fashions to meet your modesty goals. Find shirts to layer. Wear a T-shirt under a tank top. Choose mock turtlenecks or crew neck shirts instead of tops with low necklines. Look for split skirts to substitute for shorts. Try walking shorts instead of short shorts. Look for more modest versions of current fashions. Keep your look cute and fashionable, just more covered up.
Step5
Focus on fabrics and colors if you follow an ultra-modest dress code. Follow fashion to find the most current fashion choices. Accessorize your modest clothing with scarves or blouses in the most fashionable patterns and colors.
Step6
Find retailers locally and online who cater to the modest clothing buyer. Look through their clothing selections to see if they carry the styles that suit your fashion needs.
Step7
Remember fashion is relative. Think about your social circle. If modest clothing is the norm, being cute may mean fun patterns and well-made dresses. If minis are the norm, stylish pants matched with layered tops may create the cute, modest look you are after. Shop around to find the fashions that keep you covered but also keep you cute.

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jimmy123

jimmy123 said

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on 6/23/2008 There are tons of modest online retailers like
www.clothesandstuff.com

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