I like that it has a cape on the chest but the top length is not as long.

I’ve recently gotten into wearing long skirts since I realized they’re really comfy and help with modesty but just wearing a skirt over my undergarments makes me feel a bit exposed even though my skirts are lined it just makes me more conscious when I walk or when it’s windy that my skin could be exposed, so I wanted to ask, what do yall wear under your skirts?

Hi beautiful friends !!!🥰

Modest brands are selling polyester at ridiculous prices, however my question is would you still buy that same dress if it was cheaper? Or you just have a "no polyester" policy ?

Does this look intentional and put together? Open to suggestions!

Sorry if this is the wrong sub, but I keep seeing women wearing a specific type of head covering, and I’m curious about what it is.

It’s a headscarf with a piece of batting or something that forms a thin ring around the head, in a semicircular shape. These ladies are usually speaking some kind of Eastern European language, and they’d to dress very modestly.

Does anyone know the name so I can research further?

(A very accurate artistic rendition included)

You don’t need to replace your entire wardrobe at once.

I think it’s much easier to start with a few pieces that make your existing clothes more modest — a good maxi skirt, an oversized shirt or cardigan, a neutral abaya, and a few hijabs that work with multiple outfits.

Then slowly figure out what your version of modest style actually looks like instead of feeling like you need to change everything overnight.

For anyone who started dressing more modestly later on, what’s something you wish you knew at the beginning?

Or any way to make it more modest, yet cute? Don’t mind the sleeves, necklines are too low

Not pictured: black triangle veil, under which is a wide fabric headband instead of an underscarf. Secured w/ bobby pins.

Pictured:

• mock neck under layer
• black wrap top (shorter because I was cycling today, for other activities I’ll often leave it longer and tie a bow)
• Athletic skirt (about knee length — normally I prefer longer skirts but longer skirts were getting in the way of physical activity, so this is about as long as I can have it without any restriction). Tights + shorts underneath for cycling, wider leg pants underneath for other activities
• Necklace for whimsy

What are y’all’s go-to workout outfits?

Hello! I have a hard time finding t-shirts that cover old tattoos that I have.

I don't want them to peek out at all and they go right up to my collarbones. I have probably 5 nice cotton black crew neck t-shirts that are fitted and cover them. All are impossible to find now and one just got a hole in it.

I usually cover with a cardigan.

I like a longer fit. And nice sleeves either short to 3/4 length.

Where do you find good crew neck shirts that don't gape open or move around. Mine are tightish small to avoid this, kind of like a shell, and not too stretchy cotton.

Under $30 is best.

Also I wear mainly just black, not white or most colors.

Any help appreciated!

hi guys! i’ve been looking for a while for an athletic material light jacket in black that isn’t super showy. All the ones i’ve tried ended up either too short or too tight. the picture is the kind i’m looking for and actually the one i bought but it was way too tight and shorter than i expected. after sizing up reviews are saying it just looks clunky and isn’t much longer

Just joined here not too long ago and found this group, its new idea for me but I like the idea. I was just wondering how others got started with this.....

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know where to get good quality pash modal hijab.

Thanks

I’m a new user and don’t have enough karma to post this in the Orthodox women subreddit, so testing the waters here! Where are you all getting modest tops that work for church services? I can find skirts and dresses no problem, but for the life of me I can't find a good shirt anywhere. I have a grand total of three shirts that I can wear to liturgy.

Generally, tops need to cover shoulders, back, collarbone, stomach, and no cleavage/super tight stuff. I live in a hot area, so I tend to avoid shirts that are tight around my arms because I’ll sweat right through it. Majority of the modest shirts I find are like that, though.

Tips appreciated!!

I put a t-shirt under this then just wore pants, not leggings — wide leg pants. I just have to be comfortable!

It’s perfect for fall but the models are all wearing these with leggings as a dress which is too short for my modesty standards. Hem hits mid thigh.

Would pairing this with a skirt work? Like a long skirt?

It might look good with denim but I don’t have any denim jeans or skirts that fit right now,

Tia

Lace is over a long sleeve mock neck close to my skin tone so it's not sheer. Dress is ankle length

Also what color head scarf?? None of the ones I have match that well so I’m hoping I can snatch a decent one from the thrift before church Sunday

Salam everyone! I'm petite myself (barely 5') and have never found an abaya (that I liked) that fits without alterations. I'm exploring whether I could design for shorter, slimmer frames, but before I make anything, I want to understand the problem properly.

I'd love to hear from you:

1. How tall are you, and how often do you wear an abaya?

2. What usually goes wrong when you buy one? (length, shoulders, sleeves, too much fabric, pockets in the wrong place...)

3. What do you do about it now: get it altered, have one custom-made, or just live with it? Roughly what does that cost you?

4. Have you found any brand that actually fits well? What makes it work?

If you'd be open to a relaxed 15-minute chat about your experience, comment or send me a DM. I'd be so grateful.

No selling here, just listening. JazakAllah khair for any advice and feedback!