Modest dressing is now officially trending, and we’re seeing it in the magazines, blogs and around town. Take a look at this article from The New York Times on the topic.
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You may be wondering, what exactly is a Modest Dressing Movement?
It’s a sea-change from decades past ~ the Look To Wear Now is no longer about “If you’ve got it, flaunt it.” It’s all about sexy looks taking a step back, with covered up looks taking the lead. Blouses and high necked, long sleeves dresses are key, as are longer hems, chunky over-sized sweaters, layers for cover, wide-legged and high-waisted pants. Even black tie and cocktail wear is getting all covered up. It’s all part of the growing modest movement in the fashion world. We are seeing more and more celebrities, red carpet gals, socialites and fashionistas styling with “the less skin showing – the better”. And this is not just for the older but wiser women; women of all ages are starting to follow this trend, making an ostentatious display of bare skin look passé and almost frumpy. It does look like this trend will last past fall/winter 2017, so we will be keeping our eyes out and our décolletage covered.
If you haven’t yet jumped on board with this movement, the Charlotte boutiques are here to catch you up. Just remember – this season, More Is More.
Around Town
Monkee’s of Charlotte
Cormac Dress $268, Julia Heel $200, Everybody’s Favorite Hoops $73
Orange Dress $145, Zala Heel $160, Earrings $45
Circular Hem Sweater $310, Cigarette Pant $340, Ariella Heel $190, Earrings $45
Short Sleeve Sheath $160, Lasara Bootie $120, Earrings $50
Nadine Sweater $138, India Skirt $125, Earrings $45
Copper Penny
Trina Turk dress: $328, Statement necklace: $90, Gentle Souls shoes: $219
Camilyn Beth dress: $305, Gentle Souls shoes: $219, Gigi clutch: $175, Tassel earrings: $50
Alice & Trixie blouse: $294, Joe’s jeans: $178, Serefina earrings: $77, Gentle Souls shoes: $239
The Pink Hanger
French Connection Turtleneck Sweater: $118, Pink Martini Jacket: $128, Mila Rose Pendant: $108
Ecru Turtleneck: $78, Show Me your Mumu Karla Convertible Skirt: $188, Mila Rose Pendant: $79
Pink Martini Top: $69, Pink Martini Skirt: $94
French Connection Striped Tee: $58, Spanx Jeggings :$98, TPH Necklace: $68
French Connection Inez Tunic Dress: $178
KK Bloom
Free People, Terry Tee – Purple, $78 BUY HERE
Cupcakes and Cashmere, Spence Dress, $115 BUY HERE
ASTR, Christy Top, $110 BUY HERE
BB Dakota, Lenox Dress, $120 BUY HERE
Ella Moss, Mixed Lace Blouse, $178 BUY HERE
