Modest Dressing Mommas - Page 15

[PaulaJoAnne]

Posting pics later today on how to make the cloth snoods, similiar to the ones seen at Garlands.

ETA: I have never seen one IRL, so my "pattern" is all guesswork that actually turned out well.

[PaulaJoAnne]

The link can be found by clicking on my name.

[boigrrrlwonder]

So, I think I want to give the modest dressing thing a shot. Still, I'm a thrift-shopping, bicycle riding, no AC kind of person - I don't know if I'm committed enough to modest dressing to change that. Is it doable?

[smeisnotapirate]

Originally Posted by boigrrrlwonder

So, I think I want to give the modest dressing thing a shot. Still, I'm a thrift-shopping, bicycle riding, no AC kind of person - I don't know if I'm committed enough to modest dressing to change that. Is it doable?

Totally. I get 80% of my skirts at places like Goodwill and other thrift stores. Vintage shops often have great, modest dresses.

For bike riding (I LOVE to ride my bike), remember to get dresses with flowy fabric - below the knees. Dresses that are A-line or too straight won't work, because they will impede your pedaling. The toughest thing is making sure your flowy skirt doesn't get caught in the chain.

As for the no-AC, you'll get used to it. And nobody will complain if you don't dress modestly at home, yk?

I say go for it.

[heidirk]

For riding bikes in long flowy trousers, you can either pop a hair tie around your ankle to 'capture' your pantlegs, or some bike magazines sell velcro strips that accomplish the same thing.

It'd be pretty easy to make something to fit the bill, like maybe snaps on the inside hem of your skirt far enough apart to make a loose cuff around your ankle? hhmmmm.....

[Moonprysm]

Here's a stumper. Anybody know of a place that sells "traditional" modest clothing patterns (like modesthandmaidens.com) but for clothes that don't make someopne who's already overweight look like a blimp? (nak, forgive typos) Oh yeah, and it needs to be nursing-friendly. A lot to ask, I know!

[PaulaJoAnne]

Originally Posted by Moonprysm

Here's a stumper. Anybody know of a place that sells "traditional" modest clothing patterns (like modesthandmaidens.com) but for clothes that don't make someopne who's already overweight look like a blimp? (nak, forgive typos) Oh yeah, and it needs to be nursing-friendly. A lot to ask, I know!

http://www.friendspatterns.net, is what you want most likely.
All styles of traditional cape dresses, including nursing dresses.
If you are up to it, they also sell clothing for children and men, and they also carry good headcovering patterns.
One thing to note when you are sewing cape dresses, is that the type of fabric you use, can make or break the frump and blimp look.
Trust me, I have been there!
A fabric that is soft and flowy, makes all the difference in the world.
A cotton, quilting style fabric may seem like a good choice due to its lower cost, but it always adds bulk.
Paula

[Moonprysm]

Oh thank you!!! I've been so mad at the lack of boy's patterns!!! Yippie. Now I need money. haha.

[caiesmommy]

I've really been looking into more modest dressing. Now that I have two little ones, I just feel weird wearing mostof the clothes I had pre-kids(I worked as a bartender what can I say!)..I only wear skirts that are long("hippie" styles, my friends say). And I would LOVE to cover my hair but in my neighbourhood that would be really strange.

[PaulaJoAnne]

Originally Posted by caiesmommy

I've really been looking into more modest dressing. Now that I have two little ones, I just feel weird wearing mostof the clothes I had pre-kids(I worked as a bartender what can I say!)..I only wear skirts that are long("hippie" styles, my friends say). And I would LOVE to cover my hair but in my neighbourhood that would be really strange.

THere are ways to cover without it being so very obvious.
www.garlandsofgrace.com has lovely headbands that are a good start.
You can also just use them as inspiration, and make your own to fit your style.
Paula

[kangamitroo]

mamas who wear skirts that might be called "hippie skirts"...where do you find them? i am just not a shopper at all. i love the kind of skirts online at shukr, but i am looking for playing with dd and working in the garden skirts. i like this one a bit, though it is hard to tell if i could run in it. i'm doubtful it's loose enough.

and ones like this, they make me feel like i'm trying to look younger than i am! too many tiers.

this may be the summer i give up shorts. they just don't feel like they are for me anymore.

thanks for your ideas and support.

[Kidzaplenty]

I have found most of my skirts at the mall in an Indian shop. They are fairly cheap, last a long time, and come in almost any color. You can get tops & shawls that match as well. I think I spent $150 last time and had four outfits.

[caiesmommy]

I hate shorts, haven't worn them in years....It's either very long capris or skirts...pretty much only skirts. I find mine at flea markets, pow wows, street vedors, "bong" shops (my dh bought me a gift certificate for xmas a couple years ago to go shoping, everyone thought it was so weird,but I got two beautiful skirts!)

Thanks so much for the head covering site, I'm a big one for thick headbands w my hair in buns, hats anything I can tuck my hair into, maybe I should jsut slowly increase frm that.

I'm a big jean fan, which no matter how modest I'll be I can't get past that lol....today I wore jeans a tank top and a 3/4 length cardigan over and I've been pulling my sleeves down all day!

[PaulaJoAnne]

Cape dress offer

Ladies, I have quite a few cape dresses that I no longer use.
There are three styles.
Old German Baptist
Contemporary Mennonite
Dress and full apron

All will fit a size 14
Google for pics on the styles and then PM me for more details if you are interested.

We have found we are more comfortable with a Jewish Orthodox style in clothing
Its a shame that these are just sitting around rather then being worn.

I also have several caps and one Wenger Mennonite bonnet as well.

[Moonprysm]

Man, i wish I could wear a 14. Bah.

[heidirk]

Originally Posted by caiesmommy

I've really been looking into more modest dressing. Now that I have two little ones, I just feel weird wearing mostof the clothes I had pre-kids(I worked as a bartender what can I say!)..I only wear skirts that are long("hippie" styles, my friends say). And I would LOVE to cover my hair but in my neighbourhood that would be really strange.

I found some long- belts really, but they're long fabric scarves. Quite wide, and soft- easy to tie/wrap/scrunch/spread out. They make a really easy head wrap. Noone covers around here except the Amish and Mennoites, but it looked fine, and I got zero funny looks. I got them at Kmart!

[DoulaVallere]

Hello everyone! I'm new to MDC!

I began wearing below the knee skirts/dresses only a little over a year ago. I felt like God was leading me to find my place in our home as the wife, and remember that I'm NOT the head of the house. And I've always been a tom-boy, so I feel it was a way He was showing me how to be a woman as well.

I've been reading up on headcovering as well, but my DH is not on board with that, so until he gives his approval, I won't go against his wishes.

[Quickbeam]

Hello ladies. I'm new to this thread. I guess you could say I'm in transition. I'd like to cover my head (this is traditional in the Eastern churches), and I want to wear skirts instead of pants. My shirts are already modest.

I feel led this way for several reasons, but the one that keeps popping up is that I need to become modest in other ways as well- particularly my speech. The clothes can only help, right?

BTW, I ride my bicycle a bunch and I use a clothes pin to keep my skirt from flying up. Just clip front and back together in the middle.

ETA: I also just learned to sew, and I'm looking forward to making my own skirts.

[Magelet]

How do you deal with the chain? I've tried riding in skirts, but I think that my skirts are just too flowy. they always get caught.

as for finding skirts, I love broomstick skirts. they look like this, but cotton. I have three of them, one solid red, one with an appliqued white flower on black, and one that goes from blue to purple. http://www.travelsmith.com/jump.jsp?...S=1&itemID=206 they don't always return to quite that crinkly, but they are easy to return to a beautifully slightly wrinkled state. and they are wonderful for the hot weather. Not quite enough in cold weather though. I really want some wool skirts. we'll see. I got all of mine at nordstroms I think. (one I've had for like 4 years, and don't recall where I got it, but I beleive its free people brand.) I'm sure less expensive ones could be found, or made. I think they are pretty much circle skirts from gores, with thin cotton, and an elastic waist.

I prefer skirts, but even if I go out in jeans and a t-shirt, if I cover my hair, I feel more modest. But I'm really loving skirts, both from modesty, and because the hippy skirts look pretty. I found a look the other day I LOVED, with a cotton t, over a calf length flowy skirt, and a rebozo style draped covering like this . of course, now that I see that, I realize, it is draped totally differently, and want to try that. anyways, the look was totally completed when I added a belt over the shirt (because I needed to bring the belt from one place to another, and my waist was the logical place to put it, with my hands so full lol). It felt feminine and old fashioned, and pretty, which is pretty much my favorite. Regardless of when it reminds me of, I like things that feel reminiscent of older days.

[phathui5]

Does anyone else worry that your husband is less attracted to you because of the way you dress? He tells people that he appreciates it, but I still wonder.