We’ve all seen some what some women believe to be the hottest, best, and easiest form of fashion today: those itty bitty tees with peekaboo holes, too-tight jeans that leave nothing to the imagination, and skirts short enough to make exhibitionists blush. Many young women, however, seem to be coming around to a new, more conservative sense of what is fashionable. After several years of pushing the line on how low the necklines can plunge and how high the skirts cut, one might wonder what is sparking this rise in modesty. Here are five reasons behind the lull in the show-all mentality. Read the rest of this entry »

Knowing what to wear and how certain styles flatter your body type will make the difference between looking fabulous and just getting dressed. Choosing a modest outfit that suits your shape doesn’t mean dowdy, it only guarantees that you’ve carefully chosen your clothing and want to give your best appearance at any occasion. Body types typically fall into several categories: pear, apple, athletic and hourglass shapes. These designations only make it easier to think about an overall shape (not a personality characteristic) and help to choose fashions that complement each body type’s special assets. Read the rest of this entry »