Are you following any fashion blogs? Well, you should be! We all need them in our lives so we know to style all of the modest clothing we buy.
Here you’ll find an ever growing list of LDS fashion bloggers and their Instagram accounts that we compiled after asking hundreds of Latter-Day Saint women who their favorite Mormon fashion bloggers were.
Just by following a few of their posts, you’ll quickly find that Mormon women can be modest, stylish, and fashionable – which is what we all want, right?
Mormon Fashion Blogger #1 – Kailee Wright
“She’s a mom of 4 so her style is either very comfortable/casual or dressed up in heels- but both are timeless with staple pieces and neutral colors/patterns/designs.”
Kailee is a fun Utah fashion blogger to follow and one of the top Mormon Instagram influencers.
“I love how open and honest she is. She runs her own business on top of being a mom of young kids (which I hope to do soon myself as well), and she shares things as they really are.
Her style is fun, love her hair, and I love her approach to managing life and being a mom.”
“I like Ivory Lane because her blog is higher end and better for dressier occasions. She is also a marathon runner and I am currently trying to up my mileage.”
“Sydney at The Daybook. She’s a great writer too.”
“I like that, despite a long commitment to dressing modestly, she still maintains a sense of style that doesn’t seem to be primarily modest, if that makes sense. It’s not in-your-face, preachy modest. :)”
“She’s also been writing for a long time and has tons of archives, so you get to see a progression in her style and her life. When the blog started, she was a student at BYU-I. Now she has two kids and is firmly in that stage of life.”
“She encourages beauty from within, helps women find the colors that work best for them, gives practical advice like using what you love in your closet and buying smart over buying cheap.”
“I appreciate that she is well educated and respected (she teaches fashion at her local community college!), she is inclusive to dressing different body types and stages of life, and is open with enough of her own life (adoption + pregnancy) that she seems so relatable. I feel like we’d be friends in real life!”
“She’s a dear friend…I served in YW’s with her. I love that she can take red carpet looks & modify them to be modest & for a lot less. I also love that she knows how to utilize social media to connect with those that follow her blog!”
Keara is the perfect account to follow when you need help putting together cute modest outfits.
Her love for putting together ootd (outfit of the day) posts and her deep belief of modesty led her to start blogging. She’s one of the most fun Mormon fashion bloggers to follow.
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If you’re in need of outfit inspiration for the holidays this year, here are the cutest modest holiday outfits you can easily replicate.
Before you know it the best holidays of the year will be here. For this year’s Christmas and New Years’ parties you’re going to want to be looking your absolute best.
It is really fun to shop for new modest clothing, modest dresses, midi dresses, and tops for the special holiday time of year. You can use these outfits as inspiration as you plan your holiday outfits.
I cannot get enough of this subtly festive outfit that was put together by Merrick White.
She is wearing is buffalo plaid black and white skirt with a burgundy sweater, black tights, and black rain boots. Sweaters like this are so comfortable!
This Christmas party outfit is sparkly and so festive! I can’t get enough of it.
She is wearing a sequin dress that is a light blush or champagne color. It has 3/4 length sleeves and is a midi dress. She paired the dress with pointy nude heels.
This dark green velvet dress is dreamy! I love this outfit for a fancier holiday party like a work party. You could also wear this to church on the Sunday before Christmas. It should fit any dress code.
She is wearing a green velvet dress that is maxi length, ribbed, v-neck, and short sleeved. She is wearing the dress with black heels.
This casual holiday outfit is so cute, trendy, and festive. I can’t get enough of it!
You can wear it to work, school, a holiday party, or just to run errands.
She is wearing a gray pullover sweatshirt that says “Ok but first presents” in red print. She paired it with a red pom beanie, black faux leather leggings, and brown snow boots.
The Girl in the Yellow Dress aka LaTisha wore this outfit for her family holiday pictures. She is wearing a plaid shift modest Christmas dress that is knee length. You could also wear similar plaid dresses that are a maxi dress or midi dress.
A modest dress makes for a great holiday outfit. She also has on some black ankle boots that have clear heels and some fun red earrings.
If you’re looking for outfit ideas with modest Christmas dresses, then this outfit is perfect!
This holiday outfit is so fabulous! Jean from Extra Petite has on a dark green a line skirt, a black long sleeve top, a plaid scarf, black tights, and green heels that perfectly match the skirt.
I love how this outfit is festive without being red.
There’s nothing more festive than buffalo plaid in the winter! I love modest Christmas outfits like this that are more casual.
Shelby from Glitter and Gingham is wearing a red and black buffalo plaid coat with a black top, black pants, a black pom beanie, and black knee-high boots.
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Looking for gifts for sister missionaries? Whether it’s for their birthday or the holidays, coming up with ideas of what to get anyone for these special times can often be a struggle.
This post has 13 gift ideas that any LDS sister missionary would be happy to receive while out on her mission.
I also reached out to sisters who had served missions and included their responses in hope that it will also help you.
Gifts For Sister Missionaries #1 – Scripture Highlighters
My husband suggested that I include this gift idea. He bought one of these in the MTC bookstore and loved it!
Unfortunately, it broke half way through his mission and he would have loved a replacement. Using one of these will help them remember what they learn!
My friend gave me this suggestion. She says, “I didn’t serve a mission, but I recently equipped all of the sisters in the mission where I live with pepper spray.
I had many sisters tell me their families will be so glad to know they have something to carry.
As one sister put it, we are all children of our Heavenly Father and want to see the good in everyone, but we also have to be smart about situations.”
I recommend this Sabre pepper spray that you can get here. If you are going to give pepper spray, check to see whether or not it is illegal in the country the sister is serving in.
I think this is one of the best gifts for sister missionaries because it will help them feel more safe.
My husband’s second area was the toughest for him. The work was slow, members rarely fed them, and he was quite homesick.
Little did his mom know that when he opened his Christmas package, he’d feel much better. In that package was a mini Christmas tree with lights.
It made his tiny missionary apartment feel more like home!
4. Pre-Made Care Packages
Missionary Package MX is an innovative way for people to send packages to missionaries serving in Mexico. Because this company is based in Mexico, customs and taxes can be bypassed.
Missionaries will get their packages safely and on time. You can customize your package from the items on their site or select from their pre-made package options.
5. Small Everyday Items
Missionaries get a mission credit card and get paid throughout the month. How much they get varies on the mission they serve.
Honestly, it’s not much, but it’s what the church thinks is sufficient.
You’d be surprised what kinds of things aren’t available in missions throughout the world.
They’ll miss the things that they’ve always had around, and, possibly, taken for granted at home.
Some of these examples of everyday items to give as gifts for sister missionaries include:
There will inevitably come a time during a mission when a missionary will want to get a new set of scriptures that aren’t so marked up and in bad shape.
9. Gift Cards
My husband, who served in the Independence Missouri Mission, tells me that they were instructed to keep their lunch breaks to under an hour.
Because of this, they rarely ate at sit down restaurants and ate either home cooked meals or fast food.
Check to see what fast food chains are in her area/mission and get a gift card from there.
To score some awesome points, purchase an amount that can feed both of the missionaries.
While they’re at the MTC, you could send them a gift card for a restaurant that will be at the airport they fly out of.
If your sister missionary is flying out of the Salt Lake airport, she’ll most likely want a Cafe Rio gift card.
Missionaries only get 1 day off a week – called Preparation Day, or P day for short. It’s not even a full day, but that may differ based on the mission and the rules of the particular mission the missionary is serving in.
During that day, they’ve got to do all their errands, such as grocery shopping for the week, laundry, and emailing/writing friends and family.
There’s so little time left over for other things, like shopping for clothes and fun activities.
The last thing you want to do is make the mistake of buying them something they can’t actually wear or getting them the wrong size.
They wear shirts, dresses, suits and jackets. From the church’s site we learn, “Suits, jackets, and dresses should be colorful, tailored to fit well, and professional in style.”
11. Drinkware
I’ve found that adding a personal touch to everyday items can significantly impact. For my sister’s missionary, I decided to personalize her daily routine by gifting her customized drinkware.
Whether it’s a sleek water bottle on custom koozies to keep her hydrated during long days of service or a cozy mug for moments of relaxation, personalized drinkware adds a special touch to each sip.
I chose to engrave her name, mission location, or an uplifting message to remind her of my love and support with every drink.
It’s a thoughtful gesture that will brighten her day and make her missionary experience even more memorable.
12. Backup Shoes
“Footwear should be practical, comfortable, attractive, and appropriate for the climate and condition of your mission.”
Missionaries will go through several pairs of shoes. My husband had access to a car most of his mission and still needed to have his parents send him a new pair.
The sister you’re shopping for may not have access to a car and may be walking or riding a bike her entire mission.
If that’s the case, you can imagine she’ll go through more pairs of shoes. Every missionary should rotate between two pairs of shoes every other day.
13. Books
Before you purchase a book for a sister missionary, check with them first to see what books they can and can’t read.
Church magazines (Liahona, Ensign, New Era, and Friend)
Church News
Returned Missionary Responses
“I served in the Washington Kennewick Mission 2014-2015. I loved getting things to write letters with (fun stickers, colorful envelopes, etc.), I liked getting new tights/leggings, candy from home (we have a chocolate factory/store back home and you can’t buy their chocolate anywhere else but there), nude/neutral nail polish (some missions you can’t wear any nail polish unless is really neutral or none at all), CDs!
Make sure to check with the mission what you can listen to… some missions allow Disney and other say only MoTab, scarves (it helps break up the outfits you wear everyday)” – Diantha Willis
“I served in both North Carolina and Brazil. the greatest gifts were little things that I could give out to investigators. Those rubber ctr rings or even the cheap metal ones were fantastic. Little kids loved those. Youth do too.
Also if they’re in a foreign mission, pop rocks are fun to give out to people. Usually as a missionary, they don’t want stuff (except maybe new clothes if they’ve been out for a while). With transfers it’s difficult to keep accumulating things and trying to find space in your suitcases.
The best things are the ones you will use or give away. Or maybe something that is very specific to them. Really, even better than gifts are letters. Rather than send a package of odds and ends, send a package full of letters from family members and friends. Missionaries love letters.” – Kendall Treadwell
“So I served in the California Santa Rosa mission and some presents that I love receiving are tights, gloves (this two really only work in colder places haha) journals, fuzzy socks and my favorite blanket from home.
A lot of missionaries go through times of home sickness so really anything that may comfort them and remind them of home. Hope this helps :)” – Claire Christianson
“I served both in Oregon and in Brazil. The favorite gifts I received were definitely the ones I could share with my companions 🙂 during holidays sending two of everything was best!!” – Marion Sautter
“Coloring books are great. Both for personal down time and entertaining young children while teaching. Play doh, bubbles and frisbees are also good. Those socks for flat shoes wear out quick and need to be replaced.” – Kate Hill
“I served in mesa az temple and family history in 2014-2015 and I loved getting candy socks pens for my journal etc.” – Paula Wright
“I served overseas so my favorite gifts were usually things I couldn’t get over there. I remember being overly excited about a box of pop tarts, Rice Krispie treats and Mac and Cheese.
Those aren’t even my favorite foods but they reminded me of home. Of course, inside jokes or things that are special to your family are always appreciated.” – Jeannette Furrow
“I didn’t get a lot of gifts when I was serving, but some of my favorite gifts were pictures of Christ or other small simple pictures or quotes you can pick up at distribution centers or LDS book stores.” – Jami Butler
“Clothes! Shopping there was next to impossible.” – Alexis Jarman, served in Grenada, Barbados, St. Vincent.
“I served in the California-Arcadia mission. I received a quilted Christmas Tree for Christmas from one of the members of the Rowland Heights ward while I served in 1988 – I still hang that decoration today. In fact, I’ve copied the pattern and now make them to sell/give to others – great gifts for those that can’t have a real tree.” – Mary Banac
“I served in Japan 36 years ago. The best gift I received was stuff I missed, licorice, root beer, peanut butter, but the best was powdered milk. Couldn’t drink the stuff that was sold as milk and that Milk Man powdered milk was the best thing ever.” – Cindy Pokezwinski
“I served in Lima, and I loved getting all sorts of candies that I could eat, and give to all the little kids!” – Hannah Blotter
“I served in Korea. We loved UNO cards because it’s a game everyone can play regardless if there’s is a language barrier or not. Also, it’s fun to play with investigators. :)” – Rebecca Duren
“I served in Chile and all I wanted were American things too. I got brownies from Fairytale Brownies, homemade cookies and sweet bread (I was surprise d they survived the trip without going bad or being broken), peanut butter, a calendar from my home state, photo albums from my family and friends, clothes, church CDs etc.
I had a companion whose mom sent her a small Christmas tree with ornaments and stockings for the both of us which was really cool to have up in our place but I recommend sending this a little early.
Oh and my parents always sent two of everything when they sent packages so that my companion could also have something to open up whenever I received a package and it was extra nice for Christmas because not every missionary has family and friends who have the means to send Christmas packages.” – Cait Horton
“My favorite Christmas gift when I was on my mission were when members bought us a Christmas tree. It really helped brighten the not-so-homey missionary apartment that time of year.
For sending gifts in the mail, perhaps a miniature tree with miniature lights, or a mini nativity scene would be nice. Sister missionaries can always use more blank note cards for leaving a note when people aren’t home or for thank-you notes.” – Cara Williams Michas
“Hat, gloves, and scarf were helpful during the freezing winter months! And another favorite were pictures and teaching aids.” – Martha Garrity
“Sorry if I’m too late. I loved getting gifts to share with others. Small, LDS gifts. I also loved a simple foot roller/ foot massager I got and some pamper yourself at “home” items.” – Brittany Osborn
If you were a sister missionary, what were some of the gifts you received? I’d love to add any suggestions you may have to the post!
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LDS temple dresses have a few requirements that must be met for them to be appropriate for the temple. They must cover your garments without the garments being pinned or altered.
The sleeves on your temple clothing have to be long sleeves and come to your wrists. The length of the dress must come to your ankles, so maxi dresses work best.
Most of the products in this post come in petite, regular, and tall.
The color of your dress has to be white since that is the color worn in the temple. Here are 12 temple dresses you’ll love wearing:
If you’re looking for plus size LDS temple dresses, then this is the one for you. It’s for sale in sizes S-4XL and some sizes also have petite options.
It is embroidered, has pockets, and is empire cut. It’s even maternity friendly! The dress is 100% cotton.
This dress is lace on the bodice and the skirt portion. The lace has such a fun, vintage feel that is so elegant.
The lace is very detailed. It has a high neckline, making it very modest and a zipper down the front making it easy to put on. This dress comes in sizes XS-3XL.
This dress is so simple and pretty. It has a stretch lace bodice and the skirt portion is flowy.
This dress is very comfortable and comes in sizes XS-3XL.
A Few Things To Consider
You’ll want your temple dress to be comfortable, flattering, affordable, and easy to get on and off.
Comfort is important because temple work can take a few hours and you don’t want to be uncomfortable or in a dress that’s a little too small for the duration of the sealings or endowments.
Part of being comfortable is also finding a dress that breathes well. It can be warm inside the temple and you don’t want a dress that makes you overheat.
It is nice to have a dress that is flattering so that you do not feel self-conscious while doing temple work.
You do not want that to be the focus of why you’re there and sometimes being dressed in something flattering makes you feel better and ready to do what you need to get done.
These temple dresses can be expensive, so it is nice to find one that is affordable and in your budget.
It’s also important to find a dress that is easy to get on and easy to take off.
You don’t always have a friend with you who can help with a zipper or button in the back of your dress and you’ll want to be able to change in and out of your dress quickly.
Popular Temple Questions
Can I go in a Mormon temple?
Only baptized members of the church who have an active temple recommend can go into a temple. If someone you know is having a temple wedding and the temple has a waiting room, you’ll be able to wait in there until the wedding ceremony is over.
What happens inside Mormon temples?
Sacred work occurs inside a temple. Ordinances are performed for the living and the dead. These ordinances are baptisms, confirmations, sealings, endowments.
What do you wear to an LDS temple?
If you’re going to the temple to perform temple work, it is recommended that you wear your Sunday best. For women that means wearing a modest dress or a skirt. Men should wear a white shirt, tie, and slacks.
