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10 dreamy designs from Net-a-Porter’s Ramadan edit

10 dreamy designs from Net-a-Porter’s Ramadan edit

Zainab Husain
Consistently on top of the Ramadan fashion game with curated designer edits and exclusive collaborations for the Muslim Holy Month year after year, Net-a-Porter has yet again unveiled a spectacular style line-up for Ramadan 2021, which begins this week. "Designs reflect the needs of the local customer, whose searches for maxi and midi dresses increase by 80% during the Ramadan period," states a press release from Net-a-Porter. The campaign launch comes shortly after the luxury e-tailer unveiled a new localised platform in Arabic for its Middle East consumers, with personal shopping services dedicated to consumers in the Arab world. Renowned…
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13 stylish ways to wear lilac right now

13 stylish ways to wear lilac right now

Zainab Husain
Fashion enthusiasts not agree on everything, but we can all conclusively say that lilac was one of 2020's biggest colour trends. However with many of us social-distancing indoors due to lockdowns, the pretty purple palette didn't really reach its full sartorial potential. Fear not — lilac, lavender and light purple hues are still very much in style. Here's how the on-trend tones are being incorporated in 2021 modest wardrobes: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKjAfm3g1T4/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLfHltCr7vY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLydDPTM40c/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoofhTndSk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CJiWdQdhhLt/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLjdgu9J0aq/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_Q5SQjxY0/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4x-xRrqga/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLycT9UgLqS/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CKrI1K1jE5w/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqodv8nN14/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLvMrFrAmOI/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CLceqzNDbjJ/ Head to our style page for more modest fashion tips, techniques and outfit inspiration images. @itsbasra @zahraa_hberro and…
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Modest fashion bloggers imagine themselves at fashion week

Modest fashion bloggers imagine themselves at fashion week

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Every luxury fashion lover's dream styling challenge has gone viral on TikTok. Fashion influencers and content creators unable to travel to international fashion weeks (which largely took place digitally via websites and social media), have instead created makeshift front rows in the comfort of their homes, filming how they would look if they were physically at London, Milan, Paris or New York fashion week. Each video features multiple outfit changes, themed according to the designer's show that the blogger is imaging themselves at. The posts are immensely entertaining, and naturally, the social media trend has made its way to Instagram…
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Fashion wish list: this shimmery set by Nanushka at Shopbop

Fashion wish list: this shimmery set by Nanushka at Shopbop

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Matching sets and co-ords were one of last winter's most-loved trends, even if they were primarily worn as #WFH athleisure. But as vaccine rates across the globe rise, and as we increasingly venture outdoors, we suspect matching sets will remain key style staples, especially as we transition into spring. Our predictions put loose and roomy silhouettes at the forefront of the trend, in a palette of neutral and earthy tones. https://www.instagram.com/p/CK9VZeUDEks/ For us, this set by Nanushka, available online at Shopbop, epitomises spring/summer 2021 fashion. Stylish and incredibly versatile, the set is from the brand's Resort 2021 collection, which takes…
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16 ways to give your hoodie a sartorial edge

16 ways to give your hoodie a sartorial edge

Zainab Husain
We're in the thick of hoodie season, and the key to an effortless athleisure or streetwear look this winter is in laid-back layering. Whether it's a sleek, all-black look showcasing some leather and the rebellious pop of a hood, or a mono-toned ensemble in neutrals or pastels, giving a feminine touch to the sporty garment, hoodies are one of the most versatile staples of a modest wardrobe. The hint of a hoodie underneath a puffer jacket or trench coats is a trending style we're here for, but our favourite street style outfits are those that make the statement hoodie the…
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13 pieces from Mango that we’ll be wearing this spring

13 pieces from Mango that we’ll be wearing this spring

Zainab Husain
Mango’s new Spring/summer 2021 collection offers plenty of stylish staples for a modest fashion wardrobe. The full-sleeve sweaters, romantic cardigans, and feminine blouses are perfect for layered looks that exude fashion-forward finesse. The collection also includes blazers, sweatshirts, and trench coats, all in a muted color palette that sets a fresh and laid-back tone for the new season. See our 15 favourites from the newly-launched range below: 1. Everyone needs a knitted cardigan in their wardrobe. Pair this pastel blue cardigan with mom jeans, a padded headband and pastel flats for a relaxing, yet put-together look. 2. Looking for versatile,…
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How to style your pyjama suits for max (modest) appeal

How to style your pyjama suits for max (modest) appeal

Riza Abdullah
Have you ever wanted to stay in your pyjamas all day? Amid the global pandemic and #wfh life, 2020 was the year where fashionable pyjamas finally became socially acceptable outfits. Working or lounging in a good pair of pyjamas has become an essential this year and a pyjama suit is now definitely something to invest in, not only for the home, but also as stylish streetwear. Matching two-piece sets have already been a hit this season, as can be seen in the tracksuits and knitwear in stores, but pyjamas are even comfier – not to mention, more classic, timeless and…
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Leggings with dresses at Chanel’s Metiers D’art show

Leggings with dresses at Chanel’s Metiers D’art show

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The layering of dresses over leggings has long been a styling technique of women who prefer dressing modestly. It's an easy way to add coverage to dresses that are stylish but have shorter lengths. However, pairing dresses with leggings has not seen a stamp of approval from the mainstream fashion industry - that is, until Chanel presented its pre-fall 20201 Métiers D’Art collection on December 3. The virtually-streamed show spotlighted a range of classic Chanel looks, such as skirt-suit sets and textured coats and cloaks in the brand's distinctive monochrome palette. But beneath many of these dresses and skirts, was…
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Baggy jeans are the new skinny jeans, in a win for modest fashion

Baggy jeans are the new skinny jeans, in a win for modest fashion

Ayesha Rahman
If lockdown has opened our eyes to anything, it’s just how much we adore comfy clothes, and how skinny jeans are the enemy. The thought of putting on a pair of fitted trousers after lockdown was absolutely daunting. And with the second lockdown that’s just started in the UK, these will likely be sitting dusty in our drawers for quite some time. Insert baggy jeans: an effortless, chic pair of pants  that you can pull off with almost anything. For a stay-at-home look, pair baggy jeans with a woolly jumper and trainers. For a coffee date with the friends,straight-fitting pants,…
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5 festive dresses from The Outnet for the holiday season

5 festive dresses from The Outnet for the holiday season

Sana Seth
What better way to lift our spirits, than indulging in a little retail therapy, especially after the tumultuous year that we’ve all had? The Outnet is stocking an array of beautiful, modest dresses to see us through the upcoming festive period. So whether you’ve got a low-key party coming up, a lockdown wedding or you just want to get all glammed up for a fancy restaurant dinner (we see you, regular Novikov goers), here are the perfect party dresses, suiting a range of styles and budgets: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG  Avianna fluted satin maxi dress This is regal satin maxi dress…
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How to incorporate leathers into your modest wardrobe

How to incorporate leathers into your modest wardrobe

Riza Abdullah
When it comes to modesty, leather garments may be another modest fashion favorite this year. The oversized luxe leather shirts, outers, and dresses available in stores now are covetable for women who seek modest wear, and even for women who don’t. Leather has made yet another comeback this fall season in even more chic and luxurious pieces this year, and at an even lower cost. The development in faux leather materials is remarkable, as year by year technology has created leather-look materials that are cheaper, and some, even sustainable. Here are some modest fashion looks in leather for this season:…
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Some tips on stylish layering techniques for the cooler months

Some tips on stylish layering techniques for the cooler months

Riza Abdullah
Layering is not just a style, it’s a skill. It’s a skill that modest-dressing women know all too well, and may even have been called unfashionable for it in the past. But that’s no longer the case —today, layering is an essential fall trend that hits the streets as soon as the autumn leaves start falling. /coach-ss21/ The perception of layering has indeed changed in the past few years: what was once a fashion mistake, is now a fashion trend. For modest women, layering has always been one of the options that could help them fulfill their modest requirements. No…
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See how 20 women wear durag-inspired hijabs

See how 20 women wear durag-inspired hijabs

Hafsa Lodi
Shortly after #BlackLivesMatter became a global social movement, I noticed a trending style movement on social media taking place among modest fashion bloggers. Hijabi influencers, both Black and non-Black, had begun tying durag-inspired scarves and bandanas over their headscarves, in what appeared to be a nod to Black culture. In this article for the September issue of The National's Luxury Magazine, I explored this trend in depth to see whether it was a sign of solidarity, or just a new way of experimenting with hijab-tying. Read the full story here, and see how models and bloggers, from Ikram Abdi Omar…
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Election-day outfits from the modest fashion crowd

Election-day outfits from the modest fashion crowd

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Fashion is political, perhaps moreso than ever in the leadup to a presidential election. Wearing the colour red affirms your affiliation with the Republican Party, while opting for blue places you on the side of the Democrats. This year's presidential election has undoubtedly been the most tumultuous, and anxiety-inducing one yet, amid a pandemic where not all citizens have the opportunity to vote in-person. Nonetheless, noteworthy faces of the modest fashion movement showed up on or ahead of election day to inspire voters in their sartorial, star-spangled outfits. Most eye-catching where the photos shared by two different New Yorkers: Wafeeqa…
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6 stylish Shackets to buy online right now

6 stylish Shackets to buy online right now

Sana Seth
Ideal for when it’s too hot to wear a coat and too cold to step out in a cardigan, the shacket is the answer to all of our autumnal needs. It’s the perfect transition staple that can prop up any outfit. Whether you wear it with a simple ‘jeans and a nice t-shirt’ ensemble or jazz it up on top of a dress, there are countless ways to style the humble shacket, which has quickly become a firm favorite for many of the major high street retailers that have brought out a range to suit a variety of styles. Here…
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Coach SS21 celebrates laid-back-luxe layering

Coach SS21 celebrates laid-back-luxe layering

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Since Stuart Vevers' takeover in 2013, Coach has re-emerged as an iconic American label for trend-conscious women who value practicality and a punch of personality. The brand's Spring 2021 campaign, titled "Coach Forever" presents a mixture of new, vintage and archival designs, and the nostalgic vibe is apparent throughout the collection, where light layering takes center stage. The creative director's vision of "practical optimism" was the guiding inspiration of the range, and these beautifully-crafted and expertly-styled designs embody creativity and idealism, symbolising a refreshing spring season when hopefully, global outlooks will have improved. Patterned dresses are paired with graphic T-shirts,…
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8 classic white shirts from The Outnet

8 classic white shirts from The Outnet

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The classic white button-down blouse is a standard wardrobe staple for women, and more so for those who abide by modest fashion dress codes. Incredibly versatile, chic and stylish, white shirts, white shirts make for optimal layering pieces, to be worn underneath tank tops, tube tops, sweater vests, slip dresses and more. Depending on its design elements, a white shirt can even be a statement-making piece on its own. From cotton-poplin crepe-de-chine and leather, The Outnet has an abundance of white shirts in stocks from various designers at unbeatable prices: Shirts in featured image available at The Outnet. /5-ways-to-style-knitted-vest/
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5 ways to style 2020’s hit knitted sweater vest trend

5 ways to style 2020’s hit knitted sweater vest trend

Sana Seth
The knitted sweater vest style is no longer reserved just for our grandfathers or English cricket players; it has quickly become a must-have essential in every fashionista’s autumn/winer2020 wardrobe due to its versatility in style and guaranteed comfort and coziness. Knitted sweater vests were also shown in this season’s collections of major fashion houses such as Dior and Prada. Yesterday we served you some standout sweater-vest-styling inspiration from Instagram: /12-ways-to-wear-sweater-vests/ And today, we present you with our top 5 ways to style this autumn’s hottest knitwear trend: 1. Throw yours over a crisp white long-line shirt and paired with leather…
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12 of Instagram’s most stylish sweater vest posts

12 of Instagram’s most stylish sweater vest posts

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The knitted sweater vest has emerged as the it-garment for autumn/winter 2020. Look out for our styling tips for this trend tomorrow, and until then, get some inspiration from these diverse Instagrammers getting cozy while staying stylish in their layered, sleeveless knits: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6MwgnnIKz/?igshid=bfv4dt3meyzm https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzqzTIARj6/?igshid=e2540rqhiz6j https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzb4ybBMdX/?igshid=sx5vil768zwh https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHLTUOj6VI/?igshid=136d47ek9zm3g https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEW-PpgMp2/?igshid=1cngu9g0zm4lq https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtNikwH0BL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzlbiaDgtq/?igshid=1trgpklqx8g1m https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAcmZklLPd/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFxsPIIqvP/?igshid=17yfo9uh2qthx https://www.instagram.com/p/CFo7y3OhUIc/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-iHjsOBK9J/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFsS3D-DOF1/ Featured image sourced from @modest.archives /shoulder-pads/
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5 modest looks for SS21 from New York Fashion Week

5 modest looks for SS21 from New York Fashion Week

Riza Abdullah
This year has certainly been rough. The global pandemic has changed the world as we know it. After months of lockdown, the world seems to be slowly emerging back into public spaces, and the fashion industry is also adapting to the new normal. New York Fashion Week has been the starting point of fashion seasons since 1943. It was first held to give fashion buyers alternatives to French fashion during the war as travel to Paris was not possible. Year after year, this glamorous week has grown to become an event watched by people all over the world, however, this…
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