How to Find Clothes That Are Both Modest and Cute

As a christian teen I've always had the challenge of finding clothes that were both modest and cute. I've also always lived, or had a family that lived, on a pretty tight budget. So, here are some tips and helps for looking cute, and staying modest.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• you!
• your clothes!
• If you choose, accessories.

1. 

   TOPS: The easiest way that I've found to make tops that might be a little to revealing modest is to wear them together! Layering clothes is cute, and can be a great way to keep it modest. A shirt that might be too low cut might also be longer, so throw a cute t-shirt over top! The opposite can be used for a shirt thats to short but keeps you covered everywhere else. Mix and match, and have fun with it. If a shirt has become too tight, wear it as an under shirt. No matter how you decide to mix and match your clothes its always good to keep a few rules just for you. I always used the "three finger rule." Which just meant that sleeves/straps were 3 at least fingers in width, and shirts came to at least 3 fingers below my collar bone. Make up your own rules, and stick with them!

2. 

   BOTTOMS: As a girl, bottoms were always harder to me for some reason. But again, set your own rules, and keep them! When you go shopping avoid buying shorts or skirts that you think might look to short on you, and always try things on before you take them home if you're unsure. Although sports shorts aren't always the cutest things, they're good to have around on those days when your just hangning out or going to be outside all day. If you have shorts or skirts that you feel are a bit to short, you don't have to completely stop wearing them! Throw some tights under them to cover up and still wear the same cute clothes. (My rules for bottoms were always that they cover up to a hand's width (side ways) above the knee.)

3. 

   ACCESSORIES: These are optional, but they can always be used to complete your outfit. My roommate loves her accesories. Have fun with them!

Tips & Warnings

• You can alter your old clothes too: cut old pants, sew old shirts together..
• My desire to be modest always came from my love for Christ. I know that every guy in the world is my brother in the Lord, and I wouldn't ever want to be the reason one of them became tempted to let their eyes wander. If this is also your reason for wanting to add some modesty to your wardrobe, then ask God all the time to remind you that you're doing it to honor Him, and to help keep everyone away from temptation and on the narrow path.
• Always know that you're beautiful. Modesty does'nt hide your beauty, it allows people to look upon your true beauty without being distracted. Believe me, you're beautiful. (:

[justscott]

on 8/3/2009 Very thoughtful!

[ktree]

on 2/20/2009 can't go wrong keeping clothes classy. thanks for sharing!

[kittykat3]

on 2/16/2009 Great article. 5*. I am also new to eHow, just started this month. I only have written 5 easy to read articles on everything from how to Hula Dance to Camping. If you read and rate mine, I will do the same for you! Thanks and I look forward to working with you! :)

[NightowlMama]

on 2/14/2009 great article..I dress very modest myself.

[ampersand]

on 2/14/2009 Thanks for the thoughtful article!