Modest Dresses

[TeresaBenedicta]

I'm looking for a nice Christmas dress. One that is modest, not too expensive, but nice. Any suggestions as to where to look?

[CatherineM]

[url="http://www.tznius.com/"]tznius[/url]

[CatherineM]

[url="http://totallymodest.com/"]totally modest[/url]

[Lilllabettt]

[url="http://www.shabbyapple.com/"]Shabby Apple[/url]
--- they are having a sale!!!

Also [url="http://www.modcloth.com"]Modcloth[/url] has retro-inspired things. If you click on "dresses" and then "longer lengths" they have some cute, young, modest items.

[MithLuin]

If you can find somewhere that is selling them at a discount, you might want to try [url=http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=5&isSortBy=true&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&id=CLOTHES-DRESSES]antrhopologie[/url].

The prices are through the roof, but some of them have very nice cuts (not all are modest, but you should be able to find good ones). As always, you'll have to watch for length, clingy material, partially see-through, no slips.....I'm not suggesting that [i]all[/i] of their stuff is modest!

For affordable clothes, try [url=http://www.filenesbasement.com/]Filene's Basement[/url] or [url=http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/womens-dresses/day?campaign=1122womenlptile1&origin=wdlp]Nordstrom Rack[/url]. You'll have to hunt for the modest ones there, of course!

[MithLuin]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that ebay lets you search dresses by length and sleeve type, so you can start with more modest selections there (calf or full length, kimono 3/4 or long sleeves) and see what comes up in your size/price range.

[MithLuin]

And if you like hippie/peasant blouse/gypsy/flowy stuff, you might want to check out:

[url=http://www.holyclothing.com/store/index.php]Holy Clothing[/url]

They have to ship it to you from India, so pay attention to the shipping charges when looking at the prices. Most of their stuff is quite modest (high cut bodice, long dresses, flowy rather than form-fitting), but they do use some sheer fabrics, so not [i]everything[/i] is modest. And some of it looks like you should be walking around a RenFest

[Winchester]

[url="http://www.middleeasternmall.com/?gclid=CO2L_vvruaUCFYfu7Qodi1GeZQ"]Very modest.[/url]

[rachael]

[quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1290615193' post='2189041']
[url="http://www.middleeasternmall.com/?gclid=CO2L_vvruaUCFYfu7Qodi1GeZQ"]Very modest.[/url]
[/quote]
lol

[MarisStella]

[quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1290571327' post='2188979']
I'm looking for a nice Christmas dress. One that is modest, not too expensive, but nice. Any suggestions as to where to look?
[/quote]

I'm in the same boat, but I am really struggling. It's frustrating!

[Sarah147]

Sometimes you can find really great clothes at certain thrift stores. I love them.

And I LOVE [url="http://www.DressBarn.com"]www.DressBarn.com
[/url]

Sometimes there is good clothing in department stores, too.

Edited November 25, 2010 by JoyfulLife

[ameliabedelia]

i really like some of these dresses:
[url="http://www.landsend.com/ix/womens-clothing/Women/Dresses-Skirts/index.html?seq=1~2~3&catNumbers=83~130&visible=1~2~1&store=le&sort=Recommended&tab=2&cm_re=D-3-8"]http://www.landsend.com/ix/womens-clothing/Women/Dresses-Skirts/index.html?seq=1~2~3&catNumbers=83~130&visible=1~2~1&store=le&sort=Recommended&tab=2&cm_re=D-3-8[/url]

[Anastasia13]

[quote name='Winchester' timestamp='1290615193' post='2189041']
[url="http://www.middleeasternmall.com/?gclid=CO2L_vvruaUCFYfu7Qodi1GeZQ"]Very modest.[/url]
[/quote]
I have seriously thought about dressing like that. I figure my Christian/non-Jewish/Non-Muslim friends would look at me weird.

[Klaudi87]

[quote name='JoyfulLife' timestamp='1290651683' post='2189159']
Sometimes you can find really great clothes at certain thrift stores. I love them.

And I LOVE [url="http://www.DressBarn.com"]www.DressBarn.com
[/url]

Sometimes there is good clothing in department stores, too.
[/quote]

I like dressbarn too! They usually have very nice dresses and skirts for a great price!

[MithLuin]

If you are having difficulty, remember layering! Camis and stockings don't fix everything, but they can help. And a shrug or bolero can cover up shoulders if the straps of a dress are too skimpy.

Like so: [url=http://www.belk.com/AST/Boutiques/Boutiques_Primary/wk43_After_Thanksgiving/Womens/Dresses/PRD~1500281077080/RM+Richards+Glitter+Velvet+Print+Dress+And+Bolero.jsp?off=18]Belk - dress + bolero for under $60[/url]