Soft Surroundings has some really great clothes that it seems like it would feel great to wear.  This dress is no exception.

The Delphine Dress also comes in black, and it meets our modest criteria—it’s long, it has wide straps and it does not come down too far in the front.  It could even be paired with an under layer (maybe a turtleneck?) to be a tad warmer!

Do you like the crinkled type look?  What type of environment could you see yourself wearing this type of dress?

I don’t think it’s a casual dress, but is it a formal?

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Here’s an interesting dress.  Interesting to me because it looks much like a top and a skirt, but it’s actually one piece.

What’s also fascinating about this dress is that the length is adjustable—it can either be ankle length or it can be shorter.

The neckline’s fine, the sleeves are short, so there’s no problems here.

Also, I noted from the site that it’s made of cotton, so it’s perfect for the fall’s cool, and might even help keep you warm inside on a cool winter’s day.

What do you think of the style?

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From the retailer:

A Closet Classic. This is the favorite silhouette for many modest women. It’s flattering and super comfy. The cotton fabric is breathable and the unique color is stunning- Ink Blue.

From the picture, though there’s not a model it looks like it’s past the knee, maybe T-length.  The top buttons up—which could pose some maintenance issues, but it looks fine and modest.

What do you think?

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I love what you will be finding in the shops this fall as they are modest, flowing and warm. From the picture above you will see the dresses are all falling below the knee and this is the shortest they will really be going this season, if anything you will find maxi/floor length! What spectacular news for the modest moms, working ladies or those of you who plain enjoying dressing up a tad!

The length as well as the long sleeves make them weather appropriate, and instead of socks and ankle boots you can always throw on some thicker panty-hose to seal the warmth deal (my mother would need to). The necklines are also high this year, leaving us modest ladies little to worry about! The colours are beautiful as are the fabrics, making this a very feminine dress idea we can all easily find and get on without much hassle.

The ankle boots to pair with the dresses are one of the accessories I adore and I have a few pairs still lying around from last winter. They are wonderful in the snow, leaves, mud, you name it they can handle it! I find the ones with no heel especially inviting as I am the same height as my husband ‘sans shoes’ and therefore do not feel like buying heels ever. Have fun with these modest dress types, cinched at the waist for a feminine touch and then topped off with a pair of grandma’s ankle boots and thick warm socks (preferably your own)…sigh, cozy bliss! Oh, and remember those chunky sweaters, well it is alright to grab one of those as you head out the door to keep the draft away between home and your destination. Sweater or cardy will do, just stay warm!

I have been quite impressed with what the fashionistas are pulling out this season, even though I know the cold weather has something to do with the longer lengths and higher necks. But, that’s alright, as long as they are heading modest for fall, we will take what we can when we can!

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Post tags: Christian woman, dress, fall, fashion, modest

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This is probably one of the most expensive dresses at The Virtuous Closet, but that comes with a reason.  This dress is Jeweled!

That’s right, the heavy satiny fabric (perfect for formal attire) comes with jewels made right into it—and that’s where my attention goes first.

Yes, the satin does make it a bit shiny, and we’ve talked about it before.  The length is fine, the neckline and sleeves are fine, but what about the placement of those jewels?  Do you think it presents a problem?

My personal opinion is that formal wear can be a bit different because of context.  In that case, this probably is fine—but I know that some of you might have a different perspective!

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I have to say that the first thing I saw on this dress was the humongous red “O” pattern on the front.  This definitely attracted my eye—I don’t know if it did yours?

The length is fine, though the dress might be a tad tight.  The retailer is recommending that you wear a jacket or cover-up for modesty purposes, and I can see why.

Though the neckline is not that low, it almost looks like the top is tied around the neck.  The shoulders are showing, and I think there’d be a lot of attention shown to the bodice.

What do you think of this dress?

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This dress has a beautiful pattern.  The Blue is a nice soft shade, the pattern is great, and I like it all around.

As far as modesty goes, the length seems fine (though it’s not on a model so it’s harder to tell).  The neckline is nice and high, so no troubles there.

Some will find issue with the shoulders being uncovered—I’m not one of them, but it’s easy to throw a bolero or sweater on and it’ll work just fine.

The waistline is defined by the belt, which works all right here.

What do you think?

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In typical Shabby Apple fashion, the new line features cute photos of the model posing in school backgrounds, and there are a number of these that would be a great addition to any wardrobe.

The one pictured to the right is called Teacher’s Pet Skirt.

Click on the image to take a quick hop over to Shabby Apple’s Academia collection and you can see them all for yourself.

Which one is your favorite?

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The red is an interesting color for this dress, and it has all the right factors to make it modest:

• The length is decent (looks like it would be right about the knee.
• It’s got a nice neckline that doesn’t show too much.
• It covers the shoulders.

But what about that color?  Is red a problem?

I know that we’ve talked about red in the past, and that some see it as a sign of power or attraction.  How about you?

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Here’s a neat dress with feminine appeal.  The floral pattern is good at not causing the eye to go to any one place.  The pleats are visually interesting, but I have to say that the first thing that I saw was the belt/string/thing across the waist.

The one thing that I would watch out for here is the V-Neckline, but it’s nothing that couldn’t be cured with a camisole.

Is the pattern too busy for you, or can you see yourself in this dress?

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Asymmetrical dresses- or asymmetrical tops.  Every time I see one I think that someone forgot part of the dress!

This dress has a great length to it, much like the maxi dresses that we’ve reviewed the past couple of days.  What it doesn’t have is obvious, one shoulder is completely bare.

Now, this isn’t the same as a strapless, in that the right shoulder is covered so it probably won’t have the same potential problems staying up.  But does the one shoulder bared cause modesty problems?

I think that my eye is quickly drawn to what’s missing, and whereas it isn’t as alluring as a shorter skirt or lower top, this is still something that’s going to get you attention to your body.

Could an under-layer help this?  Could it be made modest?  Do you think it is modest?

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Here’s another maxi dress with a great pattern and lots of room to move!

This dress is long, going down to almost the ankles.  The tie keeps it in at the waist, otherwise it would be very loose.

The shoulders are bared, with what looks like straps going over the shoulders.

The neckline is nice and high, only showing the collarbone out to the straps.

Do you consider a dress like this modest, or would you want some kind of under-layer for a top to cover the shoulders?

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Looking for a long dress with color and character?  This one just might fit the bill.

This maxi dress goes almost all the way down to the ankles, and the bow in front is what draws the most attention.  The shoulders are covered, but the neckline is a touch low (could be ok on some body types) and the v-neckline can draw some attention. 

Probably best to layer this with a camisole or other neutral layering shirt.

Other than that, the pattern is nice, and it’s flowy, so that’s a good thing.

How long is your ideal dress length?

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Black or red, this skirt has great length to it—when worn as a skirt.

Yes, this skirt/dress is marketed as going either way, and I could definitely see it as a dress—alone or with your husband!  That actually is a nice feature.

But, we’re reviewing it as a skirt, and as such, it’s nice and flowy, with elastic in the band.  The handkerchief look of the hem is nice, and feminine.

What do you think of patterned skirts like this?  Would you prefer red or black?

Married gals, have you ever picked up a skirt like this for it’s dress option?

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This is a definitely a pretty pair.  We’ll be reviewing this worn together, since that’s what we can see.

From this, the sleeves are fine, the neckline is nice and high, and it’s got plenty of space in it!

The only thing that’s questionable here is the dress length, and it looks like it hits the knee on this model—your mileage may vary.

What do you think of the colors?  What hair color would this work best on?

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Red is a bright and lively color.  This red dress, with its white pattern, is definitely eye catching.

The style is very loose, though it does have a shaped empire waist.  The neckline is nice and high, the sleeves are fine, and the length covers the knee.

In fact, there’s not much else to say about this dress, because it seems perfectly modest!

What do you think of this dress?  Something that you would wear?

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Here’s a dress with a layered look, that isn’t layers.  Which is a good thing, because without the faux layer, it would be a V-neck shape that would be awful low.

Which is what I consider the hard thing about layers.  The black in this layer draws the attention to the V-neckline, which means that there’s attention where you may not want it to be!

The length of the dress is fine as are the shoulders, and it has an empire waistline.

What’s your opinion of this dress?

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Sometimes I think about how if I don’t guard my beauty, I am intentionally not protecting what God created in me. If I willingly remove more clothing; if I willingly dress for sex, I am not guarding what should be full of integrity and what should honor God more than most women do. If I want that in a man, you better believe that type of man would want it of me too.

– Tiffany Charbonier, Modesty – Savage Beauty

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This dress from Appleseed’s is pretty and relaxed.  It’s also very modest!

The length is fine, there is no cling, the top has buttons (so it could present maintenance issues, but I don’t see many), the shoulders are covered.  It’s a cute look!

From the retailer:

Captiva Weekend Dress has a relaxed, easy fit with front buttons, Empire seaming, patch pockets. Our richly textured, premium crinkled cotton is perfect for all-season getaways, packing without wrinkles. Supremely comfortable and so easy-care—just machine wash/hang dry, no ironing necessary.

This dress just oozes care-free and easy care.

Of course, this isn’t my favorite color, but there are other options.

What do you think of this look?

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What’s nice about this is that it has a sleeveless top, a jacket and a skirt—which means that it’s versatile, as well as having a dressed up look.

What do you think about having a jacket with elbow sleeves?  I think that it makes the jacket look more casual.

The print is nice on the skirt portion—which is a modest length.  I can’t comment too much on the other piece since the jacket covers it here, but the neckline is fine.

Something you’d like?  In teal perhaps?

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