Dressing Modestly and Stylishly in the Summertime
Summer is coming! Warm weather, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and, for my family, lots of birthdays! But, I’ve noticed for some people, summer weather seems to be an excuse for wearing very little clothing. I believe, though, that it’s completely possible to look stylish and cute, but still dress modestly.
Why dress modestly?
We dress modestly to honor our own bodies, honor others, and, most importantly, honor God (see 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 12:23; 1 Peter 3:3-4).
What about shirts?
Just because it’s warm out, doesn’t mean shirts need to look like they’re missing some of the fabric. You can find shirts that aren’t too tight, give enough coverage at the top, and aren’t too short.
What about shorts?
It’s very difficult to find shorts that are long enough, fit right, and look nice. So I buy jeans at thrift stores that fit good at the top, and cut them off for shorts. That way, I can get them just the right length (I go for just above my knee). I do a zig-zag stitch at the bottom and turn them up.
One of my favorite shorts and shirt outfits: Shorts made from thrift store jeans, “The grave could not hold the King” t-shirt that I bought at a Newsong Christmas concert, plaid flannel that Mama and Daddy got me for Christmas from Banana Republic (I like to tie it around my waist or if it’s cool in the evening, I’ll put it on over my short sleeves), sneakers (also from a thrift store).
What about swimwear?
We’ve tried a variety of different swimsuits, but found that what we like best is board shorts with a rash guard or short sleeve athletic top.
My swimsuit: KANU brand board shorts from Amazon (buy them here), black athletic top from Walmart, Old Navy flip-flops, “Adventure” baseball cap made by friends, the Obenhaus family, over at Heritage Arrows Embroidery.
What about dresses?
Being a girl on the short side, it’s easier for me to find dresses that are long enough than for my taller mama, sister, and friends. I’ve found that Old Navy sometimes has nice dresses (check the clearance rack). If you’re short, you can get a tall size and what would be too short for a tall person might fit you. You could also buy a few sizes too big for the length, then sew it up to fit. For dresses that need more coverage at the top, I like wearing a denim shirt over them.
One of my favorite dress outfits: blue dress with fun colored flowers from the clearance rack at Old Navy, sandals (from a thrift store). The backpack came from Sak Saum, an organization that sells handmade products with the proceeds going to help fight human trafficking.
And now…
I asked my two younger sisters, Sophie and Sadie, to each share one of their favorite summer outfits.
Sophie’s favorite outfit:
Sadie’s favorite outfit:
Well, I hope that was helpful and encouraging! What about you? What do you like to wear in the summer? What are your tips for dressing modestly?
Always remember, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it,” (1 Thessalonians 5:24).
All for Him,
Savannah Jane
Why dress modestly?
We dress modestly to honor our own bodies, honor others, and, most importantly, honor God (see 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 12:23; 1 Peter 3:3-4).
What about shirts?
Just because it’s warm out, doesn’t mean shirts need to look like they’re missing some of the fabric. You can find shirts that aren’t too tight, give enough coverage at the top, and aren’t too short.
What about shorts?
It’s very difficult to find shorts that are long enough, fit right, and look nice. So I buy jeans at thrift stores that fit good at the top, and cut them off for shorts. That way, I can get them just the right length (I go for just above my knee). I do a zig-zag stitch at the bottom and turn them up.
One of my favorite shorts and shirt outfits: Shorts made from thrift store jeans, “The grave could not hold the King” t-shirt that I bought at a Newsong Christmas concert, plaid flannel that Mama and Daddy got me for Christmas from Banana Republic (I like to tie it around my waist or if it’s cool in the evening, I’ll put it on over my short sleeves), sneakers (also from a thrift store).
What about swimwear?
We’ve tried a variety of different swimsuits, but found that what we like best is board shorts with a rash guard or short sleeve athletic top.
My swimsuit: KANU brand board shorts from Amazon (buy them here), black athletic top from Walmart, Old Navy flip-flops, “Adventure” baseball cap made by friends, the Obenhaus family, over at Heritage Arrows Embroidery.
What about dresses?
Being a girl on the short side, it’s easier for me to find dresses that are long enough than for my taller mama, sister, and friends. I’ve found that Old Navy sometimes has nice dresses (check the clearance rack). If you’re short, you can get a tall size and what would be too short for a tall person might fit you. You could also buy a few sizes too big for the length, then sew it up to fit. For dresses that need more coverage at the top, I like wearing a denim shirt over them.
One of my favorite dress outfits: blue dress with fun colored flowers from the clearance rack at Old Navy, sandals (from a thrift store). The backpack came from Sak Saum, an organization that sells handmade products with the proceeds going to help fight human trafficking.
And now…
I asked my two younger sisters, Sophie and Sadie, to each share one of their favorite summer outfits.
Sophie’s favorite outfit:
Sadie’s favorite outfit:
Well, I hope that was helpful and encouraging! What about you? What do you like to wear in the summer? What are your tips for dressing modestly?
Always remember, “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it,” (1 Thessalonians 5:24).
All for Him,
Savannah Jane
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