DKNY's Ramadan Capsule Collection Shopping Guide

So the Ramadan Capsule Collection from DKNY is here and you ladies are thinking, "I want it!"

Well pony up, because the items are cute, chic, MODEST, and come with a hefty price tag. But one can look, right?

I've linked a few of the items here for your look-but-don't-touch pleasure. And on behalf of the modest dressing community of the US, thank you DKNY for FINALLY recognizing Ramadan is a major cause-worthy event, the first in your industry to do so!

Click on the links under the pictures to be taken directly to the item. 

 

Silk cargo jacket || Hooded trapeze dress (in black) || Floor-length shirt dress

Jumpsuit

Color block layered shirt dress

Extended hem tunic (similar) || Midi shirt dress

Drawstring Track Pant

Reader Request: Shirtdresses

Like their sweaterdress counterpart, shirtdresses are one of those items which have made their way into the mainstream, making it easy for women who like longer hemlines and greater coverage in their tops to shop.  They're a bit better than the average tunic.  They go with skinny jeans, wide leg pants, can be layered over long-sleeved tees.  And these days, they are all on sale and available in a multitude of colors and patterns.

Our top 5...okay 6 are shown below.

Day Dresses
Day Dresses

What are your top picks?  Browse our findings below and stock up!

Belted shirtdress:

Forever 21 Day Dresses · Kohl's Day Dresses · Dillard's Black Dresses

Chambray and denim shirtdresses

Lands' End Day Dresses · Sequin Hearts Day Dresses · Jessica Simpson Day Dresses

Printed and patterned shirtdresses

Forever 21 Day Dresses · Gap Petite Dresses · Charlotte Russe Day Dresses

Over and Under (Ways to Maximize Style on that Maxi)

Until designers start adding more sleeves to their summer clothing, women seeking modest clothing will have to do it themselves.  But lucky for us, we know how to get creative.

Remember our post on peplums earlier?  You might have loved them but thought, "how else can I wear them?"  Well along came the sleeveless maxi dress.  Peplums and tank dresses are practically made for each other!  Try these peplums to give you arm coverage.  In addition to arm coverage, peplums are great to work with your curves.  Usually the waist is higher and the flare gives you the illusion of a slimmer waist.

Longsleeve Tops
Shortsleeve Tops

Similarly, the new trend of tie-neck shirtdresses isn't just meant for pants.  Try layering under a sleeveless maxi dress to add some pop to an otherwise plain dress.

Day Dresses
Longsleeve Tops

FAVORITE FIND: Women's Belted Chiffon Shirtdress at Old Navy (revisited)

Hey guys, have you been salivating over this beautiful oxblood maroon shirtdress from Old Navy?  Well they've slashed prices and this most awesome top, which covers those utterly important no-show places, is on sale!

Click on it below to purchase it online, or pick it up in store and let us know how you LOVE it!

Women's Belted Chiffon Shirtdresses

Black Friday 2012: The Limited

Shirtdresses.
Long cardigans.
Tunics.
Cropped pants.

Here are the modest, Muslim-friendly fashion finds for Black Friday 2012 from The Limited.
40% off everything, including regular and sale-priced items.

The Limited blazers:

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The Limited pants and denim:

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The Limited tunics, tops, cardigans, and shirtdresses:

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Black Friday 2012: Gap

Camis for layering.
Oversized sweaters.
Chambray and tunics.
Wide leg trousers.

Here are the modest, Muslim-friendly fashion finds for Black Friday 2012.
Up to 60% going on now through November 24
Use promotion code GAPGIFT for an extra 20% off your purchase online!

Gap pants:

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Gap tops:

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Gap other (denim jacket, sweaters, tunics and dresses)

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Uncolorblocking with Polka Dots and Stripes

Colorblocking seems to be all the rage these days and I will be the first to say that it makes styling an outfit easy, but sometimes you just yearn for a pattern or print or design.

Via The Sartorialist

What I like best about working in stripes and dots is that they are timeless.  When have they ever gone out of style?  Never?  And for a Muslim wardrobe, modest in style and modest in budget, it's nice to have pieces that carry forward.

1. La Vie Petite // 2. M Love M // 3. Keiko Lynn

Wondering what to mix in with all your color-blocked basics?  Any of these stripes or polka dots or spotted tops and shirtdresses and dresses acting as tops will do!  Like the women in photos 1 and 2, add a belt to add a border, or let it all hang out as Keiko Lynn does in her oversized sweater style.

Polka dots and spots

More Forever 21...

Stripes

More The Limited...

And a few striped tops we found on ZARA

1.  ZARA Striped Sweater, $25.90
2.  ZARA Striped Sweater, $35.90
3.  ZARA Striped T-Shirt, $29.90
4.  ZARA Striped Moss Stitch Sweater, $16.99