Just to preface this you may have a different sense of style then me or higher modesty standards in no way am I trying to get you to lower your standards! In this post  are my observations and personal preferences. If you dress in a style that might not be my favorite don’t take this post as a judgement toward you.

{Thanks Care for your great facial expressions}

I started this post while people watching at a homeschool conference. Conferences are great places in my opinion to get ideas as to fashion do’s and don’ts. Its interesting to see peoples views of modesty portrayed. Some dress beautifully, fashionably, and modestly and some stick more to practicality and modesty. Whatever way you dress I hope that this will make you laugh as it did for me as I spent time writing. :)

Don’t wear tennis shoes with skirts! Instead opt for TOMs, flip-flops, sandals, flats or cute boots.

Avoid wearing  flare with flare unless. (flowe-y shirt with flowey skirt) This can work if the top is cropped and a fitted tank is worn under it.

When wearing a long denim skirt skip the turtle necks and long sleeved crew neck solids that are on the baggy fit side.

When you wear long skirts there should be a bit of a flare and being fitted at the hips is nice too.

 socks with sandals are for grandpa’s not teens.

when layering make sure that the shirt underneath the other shirt is of a fabric and color that matches nicely. stay away from ribbed knits. also if the expanse is too wide your going to start to look frumpy. Try a necklace to give interest. I’m all for layering in a tasteful manner!

if your wearing flats and you want to wear socks make sure that they come above your hemline so that you can’t see  the top of the sock. Specifically white ankle socks don’t work with flats.

if your going to wear a tunic wear it with skinny//fitted capris, jeans or leggings, baggy+baggy doesn’t work!

crocs are only ok for little kids and even then its a little questionable.

If you have your ears pierced always wear earrings that match your outfit. I like simple shaped dangles with nice texture.

if your wearing a button down, don’t button it all the way to the top, if you have a coordinating tank on it can be really flattering to have it show the same thing applies for polo shirts.

tee shirts(as in the unisex shirts that you get from events/schools etc.) and skirts don’t really go together. My main exception to this is when your working at a conference and want to wear a skirt and need to wear the tee shirt.

jean jumpers that resemble bags don’t look good on anyone, try a cute skirt and top instead.

Acessorize! scarfs, necklaces, headbands, hair flowers, hats, etc. take plain outfits up a notch!

Olivia is one of my favorite modest fashion bloggers! Check out her blog for great ways to style skirts in a fashionable and flattering way!

What are your fashion pet peeves? Favorite modesty tips?