Category: Modest Fashion

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Shopping for modest clothes can be a struggle sometimes.

You can browse around a store for hours and come out with nothing but disappointment because all of the skirts and dresses were too short, clothes were too tight, and the list goes on.

I’ve been there, girl! After fashion blogging for four years, I’ve picked up a few modest hacks that I will be sharing with you today!

Modest Hack #1 – Wear a cami dress under a see through dress

Earlier this summer, I was online shopping at Zara and fell in love with this white pineapple print dress because who doesn’t love pineapple print?

I thought it would be perfect for the summer! However, when it arrived, I discovered that you could see through the entire dress.

I didn’t want to return it, so I bought a $10 white cami dress from Forever 21 to wear inside the pineapple dress. The cami dress worked!

If you ever buy a see through dress, you can make it less revealing by wearing a cami dress underneath. What’s great is that you can reuse the cami dress for another dress!

Related Content: 19 Easy Modest Halloween Costumes You’ll Love

2. Invest In A Skirt Extender or Slip

Midi skirts and dresses are hard to find in stores nowadays.

If you can’t resist buying a cute skirt or dress that’s a little on the short side or ride up when you walk/sit, you can “extend” the length with a skirt extender or slip.

Some extenders even have super cute lace details at the bottom which will definitely spruce up your outfit.

Buy a skirt extender in a color that you can match with a variety of skirts/dresses in your closet.

3. The Tank Top Solution

An easy fix to a plunging neckline is to wear a tank top underneath. I wore this dress during my graduation (click here to see the post).

The neckline was too deep for me, so I wore a black tank top underneath and voila!, the problem was solved!

4. Buy The Skirt In A Bigger Size

I have heard modest fashion bloggers mention that sometimes they like to buy skirts that are in a size larger than their usual size so that the skirt isn’t so fitted or short.

With a larger size, the skirt can rest a little lower than the waist and closer to the hips, which will add length and loosen up the skirt.

5. If The Skirt Is Fitted

If tip number four couldn’t work for you and your skirt is a bit hugging, have no fear!

With fitted skirts such as this one, you can wear a cardigan or longer top to cover up the areas that shouldn’t be so emphasized.

You know what I realized? A lot of stores sell skirts that are midi length but hugging and loose but short.

Why can’t there be skirts that are a good length and not form fitting, haha!

6. Sew Fabric To Lengthen

Another way to lengthen a dress or skirt is to have fabric sewn to the existing hem.

If you know how to sew or know someone who does, you can save money by doing this instead of going to the tailor.

There are some styles that just don’t pair nicely with an extender and would look better if fabric was sewn to it to make it longer.

Check out this tutorial from See Kate Sew!

7. T-Shirt Extender

Ever raised your hands or bent over and your shirt has gone up revealing what’s underneath? 

Tee shirt extenders are the perfect hack to keep your skin covered. Here’s one that does the trick nicely!

Conclusion

Thanks for reading! I truly hope that these tips helped you! If you want more modest fashion inspiration, please stop by my blog and say hi!

I was so excited when Elizabeth asked me guest post for Cleo Madison. It was a lot of fun writing this. Thanks for reading! 

Do you use any of these modesty hacks? If so, I’d love to hear about them!

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We believe that modesty is important! Here are our favorite modesty quotes and Bible verses about modesty in dress:

Modesty Quotes #1 – Dressing modestly is my way of telling the world I don’t play by your rules – I play by God’s rules. – Unknown

2. It was the Almighty who decreed that men and women must cover their nakedness by wearing proper and modest clothing. Mark E. Peterson

3. She was beautiful, but not like those girls in the magazines. She was beautiful, for the way she thought. She was beautiful for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. she was beautiful, for her ability to make people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful, deep down to her soul. F Scott Fitzgerald

4. Dressing modestly isn’t looking outdated, it’s respecting yourself…and looking killer at the same time! Clothed In Glory

5. Raise your hands & touch your toes. If anything shows, go change your clothes. Unknown

6. A woman’s most prized possession isn’t her hair or beauty, it is her modesty.

7. The less you reveal, the more people can wonder. Emma Watson

8. Modesty is more than just a hemline, it is an interior disposition that influences not only our dress, but our thoughts and actions. Leah Darrow

9. Modesty and fashion can totally go hand in hand.

10. A lifestyle of modesty does not take a break during the summer. 

11. Modesty isn’t about covering up our bodies because their bad, modesty isn’t about hiding ourselves… it’s about revealing our dignity. Jessica Rey

12. Modesty is an act of love, is a heart issue, is leading where I want to go in life, glorifies God rather than self, is a guard to virtue, is a sign post for what I believe, is freeing, is obedience to God. Narelle Worboys

13. Modesty is not really about clothing guys, or your body. It’s about Jesus, and we need to be glorifying Him in everything we do – including how we dress. Emily Susanne

14. Women, modesty means you have beauty and power. And you use that to teach men how to love you for the right reasons. Jason Evert

15. Dress how you want to be addressed.

16. When a girl covers herself up, you reveal more of yourself to us because you reveal to us there’s more to you girls than just your bodies. Jason Evert

17. When a women veils her body in modesty she is not hiding herself from men; She is revealing her dignity to them!

18. Modesty is a virtue that shows love to others and brings glory to God through appropriate dress. Tim Challies

19. If a women can go to the beach and wear nothing, then why can’t she also wear everything. Malala Yousafzai

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20. Women, modesty means you have beauty and power, and you use that to teach men how to love you for the right reasons. Jason Evert

21. Thanks to Colleen Hammond, we have this quote from Pope Pius XII: 

“The trend of fashions is not in itself evil. It flows spontaneously from the social nature of man, in accordance with an impulse which inclines him to keep in harmony with his fellow men, and with the way of acting of those amongst whom he lives. God does not ask you to live outside your times, so careless of the exigencies of fashion as to render yourselves ridiculous, by dressing in a way opposed to the common tastes and practices of your 
contemporaries. 

In following fashion, virtue lies in the middle course. What God asks of you is to remember always that fashion is not, and cannot be, the ultimate rule of conduct for you, that beyond fashion and its demands, there are higher and more pressing laws, principles superior to fashion, and unchangeable, which under no circumstances can be sacrificed to the whim of pleasure or fancy, and before which must bow the fleeting omnipotence of the idol of fashion.”

22. Classy is when a women has everything to flaunt, but chooses not to show it. Hugo Chavez

23. Modesty? Yeah I do believe in it…because, I won’t throw away my standards to meet the world’s.

24. The way we dress affects the way we think, the way we feel, the way we act, & the way others react to us. Judith Rasband

25. Dress how you want other women to dress around your husband. Kim Doebler

26. If the savior stood beside us, would we feel comfortable in the clothing we wear or would we want to hide? Carol F. McConkie

27. Ladies, being modest not only shows your obedience to God, but it also shows men to love you for the right reasons.

28. Make it a goal that when a guy looks at you, he will notice the light of Christ in your eyes, and the radiance of your smile, rather than being distorted by the outline of your body.

29. Be modest in your dress, actions, and character.

30. Nothing is cute enough to compensate for how modesty feels.

31. Modesty is always beautiful.

32. Modesty isn’t about hiding your body, it’s about revealing your dignity.

33. You can dress attractively without being immodest. Within the Lord’s guidelines, there is room for you to be lively, vibrant, and beautiful in both you dress and in your actions. – Thomas S. Monson

34. Your dresses should be tight enough to show you’re a women and loose enough to show you’re a lady. – Edith Head

35. If more girls would start respecting themselves guys would have no choice but to respect girls. You can’t act like a rock and expect to be treated like a diamond. – Holly Summerall

36. A woman who focuses on worshipping God will consider carefully how she is dressed because her heart will dictate her wardrobe and appearance. – John MacArthur

37. Modesty isn’t how you hide your beauty, it’s how you handle it. – The Full Time Girl

38. Shout out to all the beautiful women who don’t need to dress half naked to get a man’s attention…stay classy!

39. The less you reveal the more people can wonder. – Emma Watson

40. Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance! – Coco Chanel

41. Modesty must be worn inside out. – Reagan Ramm

42. Ladies, let’s dress to impress God, not men.

43. It’s easy to show skin. It takes bravery to show humility, vulnerability, compassion, heart, kindness, and self-respect. – Mandy Hale

44. Dressing modestly doesn’t mean I lack confidence, it means I’m so confident I don’t need to reveal my body to the world because I’d rather reveal my mind.

45. Modesty is required of both men and women. – Ms. Elturk

46. Dressing modestly is about knowing your self-worth and acknowledging that you don’t need to give anything to the world. – Blaze Ann

47. It’s a man’s job to respect a woman, but it is a woman’s job to give him something to respect.

48. Modesty is more than a fashion statement, it’s a daily decision to dress like the child of God you are.

49. Everything precious is covered! A woman modestly dressed is like a pearl in its shell.

50. Modesty is the highest elegance – Coco Chanel

Bible Verses About Modesty

You might be wondering, “what does the Bible say about modesty?” Here are 10 references to modesty in the Bible:

1. “Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21

2. “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God.” Deuteronomy 22:5

3. “As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.” Proverbs 11:22

4. “Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” Proverbs 31:25

5. “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30

6. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

7. “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:20

8. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

9. “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.” 1 Timothy 2:9-10

10. “That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” Titus 2:4-5

Which of these modesty quotes or scripture is your favorite? Are there any modesty quotes that you would like to add? Please let me know below in the comments.

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Have you been searching for the things people wish they brought on their mission so you don’t make the same mistake? 

If so, you’re in the right place. Because we’re commanded to ‘prepare every needful thing’ (D&C 88:119), I applaud you for doing your research.

Here are 6 things that you’ll want to make sure you bring on your mission.

1. Recipes & Basic Cooking Skills

Even though members love to feed the missionaries, you’re bound to have an area where you don’t get fed very often.

Even if you do get fed a lot of dinners, you’ll still be left with cooking your own breakfasts and lunches.

Missionaries are instructed to keep their meal times to under an hour. This means that they won’t really have the time to cook fancy meals that require lots of prep work and cook time.

Recipes

Every missionary should be prepared knowing basic cooking skills and know how to cook 5-10 recipes. Sit down with your mom and grandma and write down all of your favorite family recipes that you can cook quickly.

For simple and basic recipes, I recommend every missionary buy and pack The Hungry Missionary: Quick and Easy Recipes to Keep Missionaries Healthy, Happy, and Well Fed with them. It has over 50 easy to make recipes.

Basic Cooking Skills

Some things, like cooking, are best done in person with someone who is experienced.

If you go out on a mission and don’t know basic cooking skills, you’re going to end up calling your mom or grandma and have to learn it over the phone.

Here are the cooking skills every missionary should know before they serve:

• How to boil an egg
• How to cook pasta
• How to bake a potato
• How to cook rice
• How to brown meat
• How to use a microwave
• How to use an oven
• How to follow a recipe
• Basic knife skills
• How to prepare food safely

2. Pepper Spray

Heaven forbid anything should happen to you. Carrying pepper spray as a self defense tool will give you peace of mind.

I recommend the Sabre 3-in-1 spray for sisters. Because it’s 3/4 oz, which meets the TSA’s requirement, you can check it in your bag.

Don’t make the mistake of trying to carry it on board the plane. 

3. Tide To Go Pens

Because you’re essentially out all day riding bikes and talking to people, you’re going to inevitably get your white shirt or blouse dirty. 

These Tide pens are absolute lifesavers! They came in handy on my wedding day.

Our wedding photographer had Adam and I do a pose that rubbed the purple flower from his boutonniere onto my wedding dress.

The pen completely removed the purple stain from my dress and saved us from a complete meltdown.  

4. Music

“Listen only to music that is consistent with the sacred spirit of your calling. Music should invite the Spirit, help you focus on the work, and direct your thoughts and feelings to the Savior.

Do not listen to music that pulls your thoughts away from your work, merely entertains, has romantic lyrics or overtones, or dulls your spiritual sensitivity by its tempo, beat, loudness, lyrics, or intensity.

Listening to music must never interfere with your personal preparation or proselyting. If you have any questions about music, discuss them with your mission president.” Missionary Handbook

Every mission will have their own set of rules. Contact your mission office to see what’s approved before you go crazy buying lots of music. Use this tool to get their address and phone number.

What Music Is Usually Approved?

• Hymns. The church has 341 hymns available for free download here. Download them and put them on an iPod.
• Tabernacle Choir (MoTab). Start with The Tabernacle Choir’s 22 Greatest Hits
• Classical music. Start with The 50 Greatest Pieces of Classical Music
• Especially For Youth (EFY). Start with The Best of EFY

5. Teaching Tools

People learn information in one of three different ways. Auditory learners learn by hearing. Visual learners learn by seeing pictures and graphs.

“Approximately 65 percent of the population are visual learners.” (source) Kinesthetic learners learn by engaging physically.

Teaching with this in mind will make you a powerful and effective teacher.

You’re going to teach about the Apostasy & Restoration, Godhead, Plan of Salvation, and prayer a lot. So, these are good places to start for getting teaching tools. 

Apostasy & Restoration

“The most precious thing lost in the Apostasy was the authority held by the Twelve—the priesthood keys.

For the Church to be His Church, there must be a Quorum of the Twelve who hold the keys and confer them on others.” Boyd K. Packer

These two lessons are taught hand in hand. There’s no need for a Restoration if things weren’t lost in an Apostasy.

Camille from CknScratch.com has a great object lesson that you can print and use to teach this. Find it here.

Godhead

“We believe these three Devine persons constituting a single Godhead are united in purpose, in manner, in testimony, and in mission.” Jeffrey R. Holland

Other religions believe that God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are one being. It can be a difficult concept to teach that we believe that they are three separate beings. 

Debra from LatterDayVillage has put together a lovely set of visuals for teaching about the Godhead. See it here. 

Plan of Salvation

“The Plan of Salvation gives mortal life meaning, purpose, and direction.” M. Russell Ballard

The 2nd lesson is the Plan of Salvation and missionaries are going to be teaching this A LOT! The church has made a very simple chart that you can print out, cut, and laminate. Access it here.

This will come in handy while teaching this lesson. Because some people learn by seeing, rather than by hearing, this will make your teaching much more effective!

Prayer

“Therefore ye must always pray unto the Father in my name” 3 Nephi 18:19

As a missionary, you’ll hear how people pray and it won’t be what you’re used to. We pray differently than other Christians and so you’ll have to teach people how we do it. 

Emilie from AYearOfFHE.net has a free printable, which you can grab here, that shows our prayer format. What I would do is print one out for yourself and laminate it.

Use the laminated one as your master copy to use and make more for you to handout to your investigators. 

If you don’t have a laminator, you can either snag this one off Amazon, which has great reviews, or head down to your local copy shop.

6. Backup Study & Personal Journals

If you serve an English speaking mission, you’re going to study, and by study, I mean a lot!

Foreign language speaking missions have less study time as part of their morning routine because they have to practice learning the language.

You’re going to fill study and personal journals up with lesson plans, personal revelation, and thoughts.

Study Journals

“Preach My Gospel frequently asks that you use a study journal to help you understand, clarify, and remember what you are learning.” Preach My Gospel

You’re going to do personal study for an hour every single day. You’ll use Preach My Gospel as part of that and it often recommends that you record your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a study journal.

Deseret Book has some great study journals, like this one. 

Personal Journals

“Every person should keep a journal and every person can keep a journal.” President Spencer W. Kimball

Because you only get one full-time proselyting mission, you’ll want to write down everything that you experience.

You most likely won’t remember everything that happened to you in the future. Later on, you’ll appreciate that you kept a record and enjoy seeing the progress that you made spiritually.

Again, Deseret Book has some nice personal journals, like this one.  

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If you like to have a little fun with some wordplay and you’re in the fashion industry, then you’re going to love this list of my favorite fashion puns. 

1. Never tell a woman she can’t purse-shoe her dreams!

2. A Scottish cat, aka a plaid o’puss.

3. Which popstar makes rapid onstage wardrobe changes? Tailor Swift.

4. My first job was peddling designer clothing. I was a Dior to Dior salesman.

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5. The 70% off sale at the coat store caused quite a frockus.

6. Wigmakers have the best customers – they always want toupee!

7. I believe in sole mates

8. Those who wear earmuffs aren’t afraid of lobal warming.

9. I can sew, knit and cross-stitch. Darn knit all, I’m a triple thread!

10. An app-based bra-sharing service: Büber. The competition is Lift.

11. What do you call a sweater that was blown away by the wind? A cardi-gone.

12. I get so frustrated when I try to organize my wardrobe. I might need some hanger management.

Related Content: 60 Powerful Modesty Quotes And Bible Verses

13. I made a dress, but it was inside out. Everything was out of sequins.

14. People in low-rise pants have recessive jeans. source

15. My quest to make money selling pants is income pleat.

16. DONUT-ELLA VERSACE

17. My hair is a train wreck today. I call it Frinzi Frohan.

18. Someone stole my frock, but I shawl overcome.

19. Why are skinny jeans so trendy? I can’t get into them.

20. I went shopping to find camouflage pants, but unfortunately, I simply couldn’t find any.

21. Dutch shoes used to be made in a factory machine, until it got clogged up. source 

22. Fashion designers may not be conservative but they are rather clothes minded.

23. What do you call a jacket that catches on fire? A blazer.

24. Did you hear about the coat I got from the internet? It’s down-loaded. source

25. I’ve got to be honest, I’m running out of puns. I have to stop at the fabric store for new material. source

26. Bows before hose.

27. Superheroes are known for their outstanding cape abilities.

28. Which Greek goddess had the craziest shirts? Aphro-dyed-tee.

29. Foot Fashion Fact of the Day: Many shoe puns are barely funny and other shoe jokes are just sandal-ous!

30. The best underwear jokes are brief! source

31. The seams are falling apart? Sew what?

Comment below with the fashion pun that gave you the biggest laugh!