In a way, this picture presents one of the biggest challenges in dressing modest. Achieving a casual look can be difficult. A lot of modest outfit inspiration comes from runway and haute couture looks, which, as swoon-worthy as they are, don't really serve for practical tips. If you're not careful, you can end up showing up at work looking like this fashion week attendee from Paris:
Most of those statement looks rely on exaggeration and artistic license. While they're ok for certain situations, they won't really sense for everyday wear.
However, modesty by definition does means that you're going to be wearing more clothing on your person. And that can look overwhelming, especially if you're small-framed like me.
So how does one find that balance?
Well, one tip is to stick to a simple color palate. Like the original picture above, it usually works to use a neutral tone and add a focused color. At most, play with two colors. Don't pile on layers of distracting or clashing shades. Stick to one statement or focal piece, and build an outfit around it.
What are your favorite color schemes? Comment below!
image credits: flickr.com, harpersbazaar.com, aol.com
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