Modest Dress Project

Perfect example of my personal and churches view on modesty and fashion. What a cool story!

Adding Length to a dress

Make it and love it has some great tips on adding length to a dress to make it more modest.  Check it out here!

There is also a company called Vintage Hem that is kind of the same idea. They make slips that are suppose to "show" and add to the design and character of the dress. You can find them here.

Modest Alteration Ideas

Michele Ashman Bell came out with a new novel I think about 2 years ago called, "A Modest Proposal." I haven't read it yet so I can't tell you if it is good. But what I can tell you is her tips on altering dresses to be more modest are great.

Here they are...

• Use fabric from matching shawl to add sleeves
• Purchase or make a shrug/cardigan to match or contrast
  
• If dress is bargain priced, buy two. Extra fabric can be used to modify dress.
  
• It’s easy to add wide straps or sleeves to strapless gowns
• Fill plunging necklines and high slits with contrasting or matching lace or extra fabric
• Hem long dresses and use excess fabric to modify dress
  
• Ask store if leftover fabric is available for use to modify
• Layers are in! Use a simple or lace under-tee to cover shoulders, chest or midriff
  
• Lengthen skirts by adding a wide lace or fabric trim to the hem or layer a matching slip

Remember, be creative and have fun! Take the challenge of putting your personal stamp on your wardrobe, and when people ask where you found such an awesome dress that is actually modest, you can be proud of your amazing mod-alter designer skills!

www.covenant-lds.com

Hapari Swim Give Away

If you couldn't tell from previous posts I'm kind of obsessed with modest swimming suits. I get so excited when I see the new suits for the season come out.

I know the lady who owns this company. (I worked for her other company for a bit, when I lived in UT) She is wonderful! Her suits are so cute! and I love that they are modest.

Check them out!

Also...

is giving away a fabulous tankini! Hurry over and enter!

Mod Cloth Swimwear

Retro Swimming Suits

So once again I am being obsessed with Swimming Suits. I found these cool retro swimming suits at Urban Outfitters.

If you are brave enough to go retro, these are really CUTE! and most are MODEST!

Check them out!

Topless Undershirt

Kind of ironic don't you think? But I think this is a fabulous idea! TOPLESS UNDERSHIRTS! They are so awesome for all those shirts, (everybody has them) that just aren't long enough! and they are also great for nursing moms! Lift your shirt up to nurse and not worry about your tummy or back showing. Not to mention the greatness of not having another seam at your underarm in the summer when you are already wearing enough clothes as it is.

They are also awesome because they will give any of my readers 20% off a purchase of 2 or more shirts! Use the code "welovebloggers"

Check them out!
THANK YOU BLUSH!

BLUSH, Topless Undershirts

Swimming Suits

So its the dreaded time to get a new suit for the summer. Having been through swimsuit shopping myself I know how hard it is to find a suit that is... 1. MODEST 2. FITS 3. LOOKS GOOD 4. IS AFFORDABLE.

I am so grateful that I have the skills to make my own. (If I can find fabric!) but I realize that not many people are so fortunate. I wish I had the time and energy to make all of my wonderful friends their own custom suit but unfortunately that is impossible. (My only sister is lucky if she gets one) So in an attempt to help all of you out, I'm listing sites that I have found helpful.

I wish all of you luck in your swim suit search and I would love to hear any experiences you have had (Good and Bad). I'd also love to hear any styles or colors you love and hate.

In a perfect world I would have my own line that solves all of our problems. Maybe someday when my husband is a millionaire (yeah right!) I'll give it a go. But until then these will have to do...

1. BillieJo Clothing:
I worked for this company last spring/summer as a seamstress and had a really good experience. They are right here in Provo and will CUSTOM MAKE you a suit for I think around $75-80. You pick your style, and fabric, and they will fit it to you. They are a great company and have a pretty good variety of fabrics. (However their website isn't great!, its Terrible actually) I recommend going into the store and actually trying samples on. Their address is on the website. Because they do everything in house it takes a while (3-4weeks if they aren't booked) to get your suit made. So go now and get on the waiting list so you have your suit in time for summer.
2. Modbe Clothing:
I have to be honest I have never boughten anything from Modbe but I have only heard good things. And this season I was so impressed with their line! Wow! They are really really cute! And they have a really good selection in fun prints! Go to their website and click on CLOTHING not "Go Shop" to see their new swim line.
3. My Baby Jo:
If you are brave enough to go "Retro" this site has some really cute suits. They have awesome one-pieces. They may rather expensive, but the designs are great!4. Shade Clothing:
I actually worked on Shades 1st swim line when it debued last year. I own some of last seasons styles and the fit is good. The hidden pockets in the bust allow you to add extra padding, which is nice, and The high waisted bottoms hide tummy rolls well. Overall I think you would be happy with a suit from Shade, they are very stylish and very modest which Shade is good at.

A few more....
hapari.com
layersclothing.com (they claim to have modest suits but I wonder about a few, their quality isn't great but take it for what it is worth.)

Hope this info is helpful. And if you have any feedback I'd love to hear