Here are a few more modest gowns (i.e., no strapless or low cut!) options currently available in stores and online. Click on the image to be taken directly to the retailer!
Showing posts with label Nordstrom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nordstrom. Show all posts
July 13, 2014
Reader Request: Eid Evening Gowns [part 2]
The first Eid Evening Gowns post was so popular that I decided to do another. Seems like you ladies love the idea of wearing evening gowns for Eid! Not that I'm surprised - who doesn't stare down the formal section of any department store and wish to have a reason to dress up in classy, elegant formal attire?
Here are a few more modest gowns (i.e., no strapless or low cut!) options currently available in stores and online. Click on the image to be taken directly to the retailer!
Here are a few more modest gowns (i.e., no strapless or low cut!) options currently available in stores and online. Click on the image to be taken directly to the retailer!
November 5, 2013
[Sweet Modesty] Reader Request: Long and Maxi Cardigans
Not too long ago [oh shoot, my email says 8 days ago], I received a request from a reader at Sweet Modesty.
As you may have heard, Sweet Modesty + Greater Lengths have joined forces to provide you an exclusive service for making modest shopping inquiries. Among our first requests, this reader is, not surprisingly, looking for long cardigans.
Hawa writes:
I've gathered a few of them here - divided between neutrals (tans, black, whites, creams), colored (a rainbow of them!), and finally - dusters. Dusters are the comfy, more stylish alternative to a great sweatshirt. They're not as hefty as sweater coats, but usually longer than boyfriend cardigans.
What do you think? Which one of you is making you reconsider your November clothing budget right now?
Neutral-toned long cardigans and boyfriend sweaters:
Colored long cardigans and boyfriend sweaters:
Dusters:
As you may have heard, Sweet Modesty + Greater Lengths have joined forces to provide you an exclusive service for making modest shopping inquiries. Among our first requests, this reader is, not surprisingly, looking for long cardigans.
Hawa writes:
Hey, I've been looking for long/maxi cardigans, I can't seem to find petite sizes nor a reasonable price. I hope you can help me!Hawa, of course we can! Thankfully, the timing is right for us as we're hitting the first batch of seasonal sales at retail stores all over. These long sweaters, also called boyfriend sweaters, for their long lines and easy fits, pop up but rarely does there seem to be more than one of these types of sweaters in the store.
I've gathered a few of them here - divided between neutrals (tans, black, whites, creams), colored (a rainbow of them!), and finally - dusters. Dusters are the comfy, more stylish alternative to a great sweatshirt. They're not as hefty as sweater coats, but usually longer than boyfriend cardigans.
What do you think? Which one of you is making you reconsider your November clothing budget right now?
Neutral-toned long cardigans and boyfriend sweaters:
Colored long cardigans and boyfriend sweaters:
Dusters:
October 13, 2013
Cobalt Into My Life
It's no denying it - cobalt blue has been the staple color of the season for a few seasons now. It took me a while to jump on board with this. Cobalt looked like the lighter, runnier version of an ink pen that had long gone past its writing usage.
My mind has changed with the seasons and I suddenly have an urge to incorporate into every outfit I could possibly muster from my closet. The undeniable blue boldly goes where no color has gone before - combining with the likes of lime green, solid blacks, and even after-Labor-Day whites (the new winter color combo?).
Which of these would you work into your wardrobe?
Cobalt tops
Cobalt Blazers and Sweaters
Cobalt bottoms
My mind has changed with the seasons and I suddenly have an urge to incorporate into every outfit I could possibly muster from my closet. The undeniable blue boldly goes where no color has gone before - combining with the likes of lime green, solid blacks, and even after-Labor-Day whites (the new winter color combo?).
Which of these would you work into your wardrobe?
Cobalt tops
Cobalt Blazers and Sweaters
Cobalt bottoms
September 7, 2013
Things We've Been Wanting to Share: Piperlime & Nordstrom
A Piperlime post, after all this time, should come as no surprise. They have excellent start-of-new-season (remember, I refuse to call it the end of the summer!) sales where you can pick up some trendy hits for great prices. Double bonus? Oftentimes, they subscribe to a European look, which means modest style, modest wardrobe, and Muslim-friendly looks!
Nordstrom too also likes to clear out their summer things for great deals (ones not often advertised as well as their signature sales!)
Here are our finds from these two stores.
Nordstrom too also likes to clear out their summer things for great deals (ones not often advertised as well as their signature sales!)
Here are our finds from these two stores.
May 31, 2013
[Evening Gowns] I like gowns gowns gowns...
[Before even beginning, can anyone guess where I got that title from? Or what it might be referencing? Think song and big name rapper.]
One of Nordstrom's signature events, the half-yearly sale, is currently ongoing for women. Depending on what you're looking for, it can be a great way to pick up one of a kind items for a real steal. Our reader (and consequently, cousin!) Furheen requested we find a few cocktail and evening gowns. Guessing that when you're looking for cocktail and evening gowns, you're hitting a higher price point than most items in your closet, we've gathered up the most modest or modest-ifiable dresses currently on sale at Nordstrom.
My personal fave of this mix is this sequin jersey dress from JS Boutique (actually, check out the strapless Adrianna Papell dresses below...those are some exquisite beauties as well!) because for a Muslim woman like me, it's nice to be able to wear something so beautiful with as little modification as possible. This dress covers your back nicely and isn't so low in the front.
With either a tank top layered under and a cardigan, or a plain long t-shirt, you've nicely tailored this evening gown into something more modest.
Just a note - the prices displayed are the retail price. Click on each item to be taken directly to the Nordstorm site to see the sale price!
One of Nordstrom's signature events, the half-yearly sale, is currently ongoing for women. Depending on what you're looking for, it can be a great way to pick up one of a kind items for a real steal. Our reader (and consequently, cousin!) Furheen requested we find a few cocktail and evening gowns. Guessing that when you're looking for cocktail and evening gowns, you're hitting a higher price point than most items in your closet, we've gathered up the most modest or modest-ifiable dresses currently on sale at Nordstrom.
My personal fave of this mix is this sequin jersey dress from JS Boutique (actually, check out the strapless Adrianna Papell dresses below...those are some exquisite beauties as well!) because for a Muslim woman like me, it's nice to be able to wear something so beautiful with as little modification as possible. This dress covers your back nicely and isn't so low in the front.
With either a tank top layered under and a cardigan, or a plain long t-shirt, you've nicely tailored this evening gown into something more modest.
Just a note - the prices displayed are the retail price. Click on each item to be taken directly to the Nordstorm site to see the sale price!
May 9, 2013
[Under $50] Stock up on Spring and Summer Maxi Skirts!
We're keeping today simple.
Do you like or want or need a maxi skirt? Yes? Awesome.
Do you want to spend less than $50? Yes? Awesome.
Are you looking for fun spring and summer colors? Are you trying to maintain modesty in your style but still have a great sense of fashion? Yes and yes? Done.
(Click on any of the items below to be taken to the retailer.)
Do you like or want or need a maxi skirt? Yes? Awesome.
Do you want to spend less than $50? Yes? Awesome.
Are you looking for fun spring and summer colors? Are you trying to maintain modesty in your style but still have a great sense of fashion? Yes and yes? Done.
(Click on any of the items below to be taken to the retailer.)
October 28, 2012
Dress in Autumn - Scarlets, Russets, Maroons, & Burgundies
In anticipation for this supposed storm that's hitting the Northern Virginia region/entire East Coast region, my brother and I decided to rake the leaves lying outside (wet leaves are SUCH a hassle). The storm is not here but the leaves are gone, and with it, all the beautiful scarlets and maroons and golds and pumpkins and burnt oranges and yellows that littered the lawn in such a Picasso-like dazzle of color.
You can recreate the look of an autumnal yard with some of these finds. Check out the other posts (like this one on mustards and golds) for all your fabulous modest and stylish Muslim women clothing finds. There's something for everyone this fall!
Bottoms
October 21, 2012
Clearing Out the Closet
Over the past few weeks, Naima and I have both been saving items and pieces to our virtual closets. With her in preparation for (and now on) Hajj and me, working on some other stuff, we've accumulated a lot of cool little things to share. If you're in the mood for something new, take a look at a few of these combinations. There's no rhyme or reason, just a lot of style.
I love this big, overflowing twisted wrap sweater. It looks so warm and cozy, and with a long hemline, is great to transition from play to the prayer rug.
This is great for a professional, clean look. These Asos wide leg pants are loose and flowy, with the button-down floral shirt from Piperlime, give this look like texture, pattern, and color. Great for the modest Muslim office worker!
This blazer from Piperlime is so darling! I recommend pairing it with another brightly-colored piece - either this long dress from Express (doubling as a top) or colored pants. Pick one or the other - you'll look like a circus toy if you mash it all together.
I am ready to pull the trigger on these wide leg sailor pants from White House Black Market. I like the wide legs for a couple of reasons - it's easier to wear shorter tops with them, as they don't form to your rear, and because they look great on any silhouette. With this Asos peplum top (I've been wanting to wear peplums for a while!), this is another one of those appropriate Muslim outfits for the office or to hang out with friends.
I love rich colors in fall, and this long cardigan from Target comes a deep red. Paired with a neutral tie-neck blouse (also called a "pussybow" in Europe), it's a cute style for any occasion. Not into the colored pants? Try them with these harlem pants.
I'm not quite ready to give up mint pants yet, and these corduroys from Lands End, with a striped top from Modcloth are a good transition from splashy spring into cool fall.
Try these cool blue stripes. The cardigan is from Target and the skirt is probably already in your closet.
The Limited and Gap bring you the outfit below. I love their shirtdresses, but never know how to style them., but as you see, a coordinating top or a punch of color can do wonders.
Finally, a denim jacket (this one from Old Navy at a very reasonable $34). With a mustard dress (on sale at Modcloth) and cords from Target, this would put me in the mood for a little apple-picking, pumpkin-pie baking fun.
I love this big, overflowing twisted wrap sweater. It looks so warm and cozy, and with a long hemline, is great to transition from play to the prayer rug.
This is great for a professional, clean look. These Asos wide leg pants are loose and flowy, with the button-down floral shirt from Piperlime, give this look like texture, pattern, and color. Great for the modest Muslim office worker!
This blazer from Piperlime is so darling! I recommend pairing it with another brightly-colored piece - either this long dress from Express (doubling as a top) or colored pants. Pick one or the other - you'll look like a circus toy if you mash it all together.
I am ready to pull the trigger on these wide leg sailor pants from White House Black Market. I like the wide legs for a couple of reasons - it's easier to wear shorter tops with them, as they don't form to your rear, and because they look great on any silhouette. With this Asos peplum top (I've been wanting to wear peplums for a while!), this is another one of those appropriate Muslim outfits for the office or to hang out with friends.
I love rich colors in fall, and this long cardigan from Target comes a deep red. Paired with a neutral tie-neck blouse (also called a "pussybow" in Europe), it's a cute style for any occasion. Not into the colored pants? Try them with these harlem pants.
I'm not quite ready to give up mint pants yet, and these corduroys from Lands End, with a striped top from Modcloth are a good transition from splashy spring into cool fall.
Try these cool blue stripes. The cardigan is from Target and the skirt is probably already in your closet.
Finally, a denim jacket (this one from Old Navy at a very reasonable $34). With a mustard dress (on sale at Modcloth) and cords from Target, this would put me in the mood for a little apple-picking, pumpkin-pie baking fun.
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