Do you have a dress in your closet that’s sleeveless or strappy that you’re dying to wear? In a new segment called Means to Modesty, we are going to explore different things you can do to make an outfit modest. First up: T-shirts are a great means to modesty. Many women will layer a T-shirt underneath a halter top or strappy dress and voila — modest!
Case in point. I was the lucky recipient of this amazing Wise & Proper dress from Aspiring Couture this summer. It came in the mail beautifully wrapped and packaged and the quality is to die for!
Wise and Proper Twisted Strap Dress
As I found myself wondering how I could wear my new dress modestly, I happened upon a V-neck T-shirt and tried layering it underneath, just for kicks. Can I tell you, it’s the perfect solution?
Exhibit A: family pictures with Justin Hackworth in August.
Me & my styling sisters, Saundra (left) and Stephanie (right). Photo by Justin Hackworth
Dress made modest by a V-neck T-shirt. Doesn’t it totally work?
Sarah + Tim. Photo by Justin Hackworth
So invest in a black V-neck tee! Here’s a few:
Means to Modesty: Old Navy V-Neck T-Shirt $12.50
Means to Modesty: Karmaloop.com's Black V-Neck T-Shirt $29
Means to Modesty: C&C California Black V-neck Shirt $19.49
That’s all for Means to Modesty today. What do you use as a means to modesty in your wardrobe?
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SOOO glad you liked it!
Makes me very happy to have a winner that truly appreciates quality!
Thank you, Allison, it's absolutely beautiful! Wise & Proper definitely has an eye for detail and you can tell. It's got me seriously considering a W&P coat for the winter!
Not to be too critical, but those look like are awfully low necklines to be called "modest T'shirts." I like the rule of thumb of nothing lower than four fingers width from your collarbone.
There are certainly differences in perception about modesty within the fashion world. Personally, I'd be wearing a tank top underneath some of those V-necks.