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How can you look modern and modest?

Natalie Tincher
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Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.

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Some popular fashion trends are long-sleeve maxi dresses; wearing T-shirts under slip dresses; turtlenecks; high-neck, long-sleeve blouses; midi-skirts; oversized button-down shirts; one-piece swimsuits, and knee-length walking shorts.

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Can you dress modestly even if you're not religious?

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Yes! Modest fashion has become more prevalent and widespread in recent years. While modest style was generally associated with specific religious requirements in the past, it has now moved into the mainstream.

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Why should I avoid halter tops and backless garments?

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If you dress modestly, you should try to cover plenty of skin. Halter tops and backless garments also tend to be associated with sexiness, which isn't the look you want to achieve if you are trying to dress modestly.

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What should I wear if I have skinny legs, but skinny jeans are too tight?

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You don't have to wear skinny jeans! Normal jeans, nice track bottoms, and trousers are all fine. Long shorts and knee-length or lower dresses and skirts are also fine. If you want something to wear underneath a skirt, leggings or tights should be okay if the skirt isn't too short.

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I'm very thin and all the dresses I wear are loose and baggy on me. What can I do to fix this?

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Try adding a belt at the waist. It will make you look like you have an hourglass figure and wont look as baggy.

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How should I dress nice/formally for a sacrament of reconciliation?

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Wear a dress that is about knee length or longer and that has sleeves or two inch or longer straps with some nice flats/pumps/heels.

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How do I dress attractively if I'm a little fat?

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You can accentuate your curves while still dressing modestly. Show your figure without showing skin. For example, you can get an empire waist dress or high waited jeans to make your waistline appear higher and thinner, or a tulip skirt to accentuate your hips. Get measured so you can buy a bra that fits you properly (and shape-wear, if you want it). A well fitted bra will help shape your figure, and it will make your clothes fit better.

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How do I dress modestly at the gym?

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You could wear a t-shirt (to stay cool, wear one specially made for working out) and leggings or sweatpants.

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Are cute cardigans modest?

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A cute cardigan provides great coverage and can definitely be modest! You could go with longer and thicker knit cardigans if you want to be extra safe while layering.

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I don’t know what to wear. I usually wear black pants and a plain t-shirt, but I am sick of those. I want to look casual but pretty.

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If you are going for cute but casual for school, a white top with a red plaid skirt would be cute and casual. Or a white shirt (cutest if it has words on it but doesn't have to) tucked in to a silver-sequined skirt. Also, a wide-sleeve sweatshirt with leggings or shorts. Maybe some black, red or white boots or ankle boots (or some white Nike's).

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Am a little bit fat and I don't want to be wearing trousers again. What can I wear to suit my stature? I have hips and port belly.

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Wear dresses and loose clothing that doesn't stick to your skin. But remember, be comfortable with your body always!

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