Modest Yet Modern: Five Brands to keep you covered
Written by Eylul April Erbil
As trends come and go, it's no easy feat in finding stylish yet modest clothing for our wardrobes. Whether for cultural or personal preferences, here’s a quick guide to five brands offering solutions for women who prefer to stay covered.
Today’s generation is obsessed with styles like ‘Ibiza summer’ and ‘Y2K’, but let’s face it, are they achievable for the girlies who want to be modest?
Now, the term ‘modest fashion’ in earlier years had connotations exclusively towards women who were religious and intended to cover up, and although this is still somewhat true, many women today also simply choose to dress modestly for comfort or personal preference.
It’s becoming increasingly harder these days to find modest clothing, with many brands promoting styles that revolve around popular garments like low-rise jeans, tube tops, and mini skirts; so, here’s a list of five brands to shop for modest fashion without having to awkwardly rely on layering – with ratings too!
Next is a British clothing brand that can be found in over 700 stores across the UK, Europe and Asia. The brand generally targets a female audience ranging from mid-twenties to late fifties, whilst also promoting kids and menswear. They currently have a Ramadan collection throughout all their departments.
Pros:
Some variety in styles
Can see what it looks like on South Asian models
Styles aren’t basic
Cons:
Prices seem bumped-up compared to their main collection
Not enough styles specifically within the Ramadan collection
AAB is a brand that specialises solely in modest fashion and was created in 2007. Their products can also be found at high street retailers like John Lewis.
Pros:
Lots of range, covers all bases
Have an outlet
Sizes range from XXS-XXL
Also sell hijabs
Cons:
