An Orthodox Jewish woman is chronicling her search for “modest clothing” at popular department stores. “I’m an Orthodox Jew. I only wear shirts that cover my elbows and skirts and dresses that cover ...
There’s something weirdly humbling about standing in the modest section of your favorite store and realizing you’re choosing between… beige or slightly different beige. You know the drill—loose maxi ...
Growing up as a teenager in Brooklyn, I have a distinct memory of not being able to find modest clothing that was fashionable. I remember always having to search for a shell or struggling to find ways ...
When Liza Sakhaie was in college and working at Bloomingdale’s, she decided to start dressing modestly. However, she quickly became fed up with shopping for clothing. “I was working on an experiential ...
Mayim Bialik is making a big bang with her latest project. With The Big Bang Theory having aired its series finale in May, the actress is moving on to support businesses that align with her Jewish ...
As someone who dresses modestly — and has for most of their life — I have my fair share of tricks to transform any piece into something that's modest girl-approved. When I was younger, this frequently ...
For years, Tayyaba Beg would dash from store to store in search of a wardrobe that conformed to the modesty requirements of her Muslim faith. As she sifted through the racks, she found thigh-high ...
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With four “official” seasons (fall, spring, resort, and prefall) and several arbitrary ones in between, the fashion calendar is pretty much impossible to keep up with. Even when you feel like you've ...
In a world of long sleeves and longer hemlines, what does it mean to dress according to religious rules? By Yasmin Khatun Dewan Once upon a time, women’s wear was rife with transparency. With ...
Aja Cohen designs activewear that meets the needs of Orthodox Jewish women. When Aja Cohen attended a yoga teacher training course for observant Jewish women several years back, she was the only one ...
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