Modest fashion, often referred to today as hijab fashion, describes the way many Muslim women dress: the arms, legs, neck and hair are covered while the face remains visible. There are many different styles within modest fashion, and the options keep growing every day. These modest fashion tips will help you make the most of them.
Contrary to popular belief, modest dressing does not mean limited choice. Every woman who dresses this way can find pieces that reflect her own style. Still, a few details make all the difference: choosing the right pieces and the right colours is key to an elegant look.
Modest Fashion Tips for Choosing Trousers
Choosing trousers is often the biggest challenge in modest fashion. Because long tunics are worn over them, the wrong trousers can spoil the silhouette, so it is worth choosing a cut that keeps your shape.
Carrot-leg trousers and wide-leg palazzo trousers have both been popular choices among women who dress modestly. If you like to follow trends, carrot-leg trousers are an easy option.
Wide-leg palazzo trousers can look shapeless under a tunic, whereas carrot-leg trousers narrow towards the ankle, which makes it easier to keep a defined silhouette. With palazzo trousers, choose the right pieces on top: relaxed shirts or relaxed cardigans work well. Browse our trousers for both cuts.
Common Mistakes with Modest Jacket and Trouser Outfits
Jacket and trouser combinations are a popular choice in modest fashion: they look polished and are very practical. But there are a few common mistakes, and the main one concerns the length and fit of the jacket. A jacket that is too long or too short takes you away from an elegant look.
The most flattering length ends just below the hips. Jackets that go further can make you look shorter than you are. And while matching colours are very common in modest suits, it is fair to say the look feels a little dated today. Contrasting colours or a tone-on-tone combination will give your suit a much more current feel.
How to Wear a Modest Jacket and Trousers
A few simple rules go a long way. First, know your body type and dress for it; otherwise even the most beautiful pieces will not look their best. And avoid wearing a jacket on its own without thinking about what goes underneath.
If you wear a matching jacket and trousers, try a sweater in a different colour underneath and match it to your headscarf for a chic look. For a more streamlined silhouette, choose trousers that taper towards the ankle; this way you will look more fitted even under a roomy jacket.
Choosing Accessories in Modest Fashion
Accessories make an outfit shine, whatever your style. They are the pieces that decorate an outfit and make it your own. It might seem that accessory choices are limited in modest fashion, but that is simply not true. With the right hijab style you can wear earrings, and with the right sleeve length you can easily wear a bracelet, bangle or watch.
What matters is the harmony between your outfit and your accessories. With a smart jacket and trouser combination, for example, a necklace can make the look feel busy, so a watch or bracelet is a better choice. If you are wearing a long modest dress, on the other hand, a long necklace in a colour that complements the dress is the perfect finishing touch. Explore our accessories for more ideas.
