leggings

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

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

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…
The leggings conundrum – are leggings modest?

The leggings conundrum – are leggings modest?

I'll start off by reiterating the fact that modesty is subjective, and holds different meanings to different women. The following reflects my personal, admittedly biased, and culturally-influenced opinion: I'm starting to sense a trend in the realm of modest fashion, especially when it comes to social media influencers identifying as modest fashion bloggers. Many are following streetwear and athleisure trends that include leggings - which by nature, are skin-tight and form-fitting. These are often paired with shorter tops or sweatshirts, which fall at the waistline or at the hips. Now, for as long as I can remember, dressing modestly, for…