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Dressing modestly in summer can be quite a conundrum. How can you keep cool without revealing too much? Check out these top tips.
In the midst of a heatwave, it can be challenging to dress modestly, but the instinct to wear fewer clothes may not necessarily align with your desire to be tasteful. Therefore, it’s important to follow some styling advice to stay right on trend whilst staying cool.
Choosing the right materials
Thick, cumbersome fabrics like wool, tweed or leather need to be put at the back of your wardrobe in summer, as they’re much too heavy for modest wear in the heat. Instead, opt for a fabric such as cotton which is superlight and extremely breathable for the skin. Cotton easily soaks up any excess moisture so even if you’re wearing a floor-skimming dress with full-length sleeves, you can be confident that you’ll feel comfortable when the temperature hots up.
Another excellent choice is chiffon, which is a thin, sheer fabric. A modest wear dress such as the Radiya design by Karim London is fashioned out of soft pink lace and chiffon, ensuring a cool and comfortable outfit for a warm summer’s day.
Layering up
Layering is a staple styling trick for any modest wear wardrobe, but you’ll need to be careful wearing layers in summer. Try to avoid sleeveless or short-sleeved tops or dresses, as you’ll automatically end up layering either beneath or over them to remain modest. Instead, you can opt for a dress with built-in layers, for example the Nabila design which features a pretty cape adorned with tiny pink pearls.
Many modest wear dresses can also be accompanied by a lightweight shawl to drape across the shoulders if there is a breeze in the air.
Comfortable shoes
Where boots are an excellent modest wear choice for autumn and winter, you’ll need something a little lighter for the warmer months. To avoid hot, sweaty feet, you might opt for a pair of mules or sandals. Depending on how you’re planning to spend the day, take care with the amount of heels you wear. If there will be a lot of walking involved, then you might prefer a pair of flats, or even trainers. So long as you’re wearing a full-length dress, you can get away with wearing a comfortable pair of shoes beneath a stunning modest gown, to produce a trendy daytime look.
Pretty in pink
Summer is bright and colourful, and there’s every reason for your modest wear to embrace these same vibes. Depending on your colouring, you might feel drawn to soft, pastel shades such as our Rajwa or Samira dresses, which are cute and feminine. Alternatively, perhaps you prefer a bolder look such as the Lulu design which is a beautiful blend of complementary pinks and purple tones, assembled in pretty layers.
Trendy accessories
Your modest wear look wouldn’t be complete without a collection of sizzling accessories to add a little extra something to your ensemble. Invest in some staple items such as a pair of sunglasses, shoulder bag, belt, and bangles to take your outfit to the next level. It’s also easy to transform your modest wear look from day to night by adding some glamorous jewels and donning some sparkly shoes so you can dance until the sun goes down!
