Each winter, I hear this question: "Do you have any tips for dressing modestly while staying warm? I'm just so freezing cold when I wear skirts!"Before I attempt to answer this, you need to know two things:
- I don't really have a sense of style (just ask my sisters!). I have budget-sense though, so most of these tips are more finance conscious than fashion conscious, although I do try to look somewhat put together. :)
- I'm not a "skirts only" girl, although I do love them! None of these pictures show me in pants, but I wear them quite regularly (you can read more about my thoughts on pants vs. skirts here).
1. Invest in 1 to 3 high-quality skirts. Pick a style you love in a neutral color that can match virtually anything. I am wearing the same skirt in all of these photos. I spent a bit more money on it, but I've been wearing it at least once a week since April (pictured above) and it's still not showing any signs of wear.
2. For warmth and a higher neckline, wear a tank top backwards! Make sure it's of the tagless variety or that the tag can easily be cut off, or that written tags on the inside of the tank can't be seen from the outside. For obvious reasons, racerback tanks don't work for this.
If you can afford to spend a bit more, I highly recommend the Undercover Mama Nursing Tanks from Deborah & Co. I have three of them and wear them all the time, even though I'm not nursing anymore (long story). They are long, which makes them great for layering. They also clasp onto any bra strap which means they are:
- perfect for nursing
- minimize the amount of straps underneath your actual shirt
- can be adjusted to sit at a neckline height that makes you feel the most comfortable
3. Invest in some high-quality, fleece-lined leggings. I have two pairs. I cheaped out on one of them and am paying for it: the fit isn't nearly as comfortable as my other pair from Deborah & Co., and they're not quite as warm either.
These fleece-lined leggings from Deborah & Co. are the ultimate solution to cold legs! I love them because:
- they keep me warm all over. I can wear a t-shirt in the middle of Winter with these things on and still stay toasty (I love wearing shorter sleeved shirts year-round; it's much less of a hassle when bathing children, washing dishes, or doing other jobs where long sleeves tend to get in the way).
- they add no bulk. Their thickness is equivalent to a regular pair of tights, but they're much warmer.
- my skirt doesn't cling to them like it does to a pair of tights of nylons. I really dislike wearing slips and was thrilled to discover I could do without one when I wear these leggings
- they come in all the right colors: black, brown, and charcoal.
- they are comfortable. Unlike nylons, they don't hike up past my belly button.
- they don't rip, snag, or have to be thrown out after one use, unlike nylons which I may have mentioned are my nemesis.
- they keep my feet free. I love bare toes as much as I hate nylons.
4. Wear a pretty scarf. Scarves:
- are cheap
- come in hundreds of different colors, prints, and styles to coordinate with any outfit
- make lower cut shirts more forgiving
- keep your cleavage hidden
- warm your neck
- can double as an emergency nursing cover
- make you look slightly fashion savvy, even if you're not at all
- okay, I digress...
To save money, I sometimes shop thrift stores. I usually pass on the second-hand tops since they often look worn, but have been able to find a few long skirts that were hardly used. I typically buy my tops at the end of the season when prices are reduced for clearance. I never pay full price for clothing. If I make purchases online, the item is either on sale or includes free shipping.
My Modest Clothing Sources:
High quality, modest skirts & dresses
- Deborah & Co.
- eShakti
- For Elyse (not a huge fan of all their clothes, but they have some nice, long skirts for reasonable prices)
- Shabby Apple
- Shell Sheli (skirt extenders)
- HALFTEE
- Deborah & Co.
- Shell Sheli
- Deborah & Co.
- For Eylse
- Peach Couture
Use code "frosty15" at checkout and save 15% OFF any product from Shell Sheli. Sale ends December 16.
Use code "stylefortheseason" to save 10% OFF any product from Deborah & Co. Sale ends December 13.
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