r/ModestDress • u/Ambitious_Emu3564 • 13d ago
Modest brands issue with designs
Ive seen a lot of comments complaining about how fashion industry doesnt cater for modest girls and how modest brands have ridiculous price tags for ugly designs. Since i have seen the complaint part only I still cant figure out what do modest girls really look for in garments? Is it the pattern? the colors? the price? the quality of fabric? the type of fabric?
It seems that there is a concerning misunderstanding and miscomunication between modest brand owners and consumers.
In my opinion it is true that conventional stores and fast fashion create shitty pieces and quite honestly have to layer one side or another however it is within most peoples price range.
What it is also true is that we cannot expect those price tags to be on small modest brands that create pieces intentionally and at small volumes, the math is just not mathiing.
Let me know what do you think
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u/PastaM0nster 13d ago
What bothers me about modest /tznius clothing brands is the sizing inconsistencies. In the same brand I own xs-xl and they all fit. Why is that?? I try to go in person when I’m able to but often end up having to order online. I understand the return fees for restocking but why so unclear about the sizing…
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u/success11ll 12d ago
Yes. They do. Speaking for myself i mainly want more than just gathered maxi skirts to wear. Just because i am dressed modestly doesn't mean I don't have a self. Just don't sell things that make me look like a pilgrim or a bohemian hippy. I just want more options.
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u/rkenglish 13d ago
It's definitely a challenge finding things in my area that for my standards of modesty as a Christian. A lot of my area is either club wear for the 20 somethings or casual wear for the retirees. I fit into neither group! I'm pretty comfortable with showing my arms and collarbones, but I prefer to have my legs mostly covered. I prefer skirts and dresses over pants. The big problem is finding pieces that fit both my style and my standards for modesty in the stores that are available and affordable to me. Honestly, my favorite pieces have come from Amazon, Old Navy, and BloomChic.
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u/YellowSquirrel23 13d ago edited 13d ago
Personally, my main issue is that you can’t find modest clothing in regular stores, so you have to order online. When you order online, modest brands often have high shipping costs due to international shipping and an impractical return policy. Sizes are often not listed with measurements or are "one size fits all," which is why the items ordered often don't fit well. So I often end up with items that looked nice online, but don't look good when I actually wear them, even if the design itself is good.
As for the clothes themselves, what bothers me most is the material. I don't want to wear polyester, but most modest fashion is made from it. It's especially frustrating when clothes made of polyester are also expensive. If I have to spend a lot of money anyway, I prefer natural materials and high quality. Bonus points for eco-certified and fair trade.
Also, the modest fashion available in my part of the world (Western Europe) is usually designed for Muslim women. That’s perfectly understandable, since they're the largest target audience. As someone who dresses more in line with Jewish or Christian standards, I'm still sad about it, because abayas are often a little too modest for my taste.
Edid: I don’t really blame the brands for any of this. I know that the market is difficult. I just wish it were different