Modest
Modest clothing for women in wool and cashmere: long coats, tailored suiting, knit sets and dresses with fuller coverage. For the woman who has already decided how she likes to dress, the cuts here often run long and easy. The page holds the Long Blazer Abaya, the Water Ripple Cashmere Coat, the Italian Velvet & Worsted Wool Suit Separates and the Wool Knitted Hoodie & Skirt Set.
Questions, answered
What is modest clothing?
Modest clothing is clothing that covers more of the body: higher necklines, sleeves to the elbow or wrist, and hems at or below the knee, usually in an easy fit. Where the line sits is each woman's own decision, and for many it follows their faith.
What does it mean to dress modestly?
It means choosing what to cover and how, to suit your faith, culture or taste. In practice that is long sleeves, a higher neckline and a longer hem, with layers such as a long coat over a dress or a long cardigan over a fitted top.
What is modest fashion?
Modest fashion is the part of the fashion world that designs for coverage, with long lines, relaxed cuts and higher necklines. It includes everyday knits, tailored coats and suiting, and dresses.
What is an abaya?
An abaya is a long, loose outer garment worn over other clothes, traditionally by women in the Gulf region and more widely across the Middle East. Aelse's Long Blazer Abaya is a tailored version in 90% wool and 10% lamb hair, cut as a long coat with a back length of about 45 to 47 inches.