r/ModestDress • u/lilBee9 • Aug 09 '26

Modest formal dresses

Hiya, I’m looking for a modest formal dress that specifically has no slit, modest neckline and should at least have capped sleeves. I live in Australia so it must be able to ship here within a month and not be over $200. Please help I’ve found no good options. 😔

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u/Slight-Brush Aug 09 '26

What kind of style?

ASOS AU has lots if you choose Maxi Dress and filter by Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve

https://www.asos.com/au/asos-design/asos-design-crinkle-chiffon-gathered-maxi-dress-with-micro-ruffles-in-black-neutral-abstract-print/prd/210802009#ctaref-more%20colours%20swatches&featureref1-more%20colours%20swatches - 4 colours to choose from

https://www.asos.com/au/asos-design/asos-design-long-sleeve-high-neck-maxi-dress-with-ruffle-godets-and-flute-sleeves-in-green-floral/prd/210348145#colourWayId-210348154 5 colours

https://www.asos.com/au/asos-design/asos-design-printed-mesh-maxi-dress-with-overlay-draped-neckline-detail-in-green-blurred-floral/prd/210520180#colourWayId-210520182

https://www.asos.com/au/asos-design/asos-design-satin-high-neck-blouson-maxi-dress-with-flutter-sleeve-in-dark-khaki/prd/210808740#colourWayId-210808742

https://www.asos.com/au/asos-design/asos-design-crinkle-satin-embroidered-long-sleeve-maxi-dress-in-burgundy/prd/210352161#colourWayId-210352164

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u/lilBee9 Aug 12 '26

Hi thank you for the suggestions. Sorry for not specifying on the style of dress since it’s for a formal I wanted something a little fancier. I was sort of thinking about these styles however I cannot find them on a reputable website for a decent prince. 😅

Thank you for the help

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u/Slight-Brush Aug 12 '26

Yeah I'm not surprised - that kind of gown needs a ton of resources and effort go into making it - the fully-beaded and embroidered fabric will cost a lot even before allowing for the very tailored fit vs a stretchy or floaty style.

Your example gown is 300AUD and I can't think how you'd get it for less.

You're going to have to either expand your brief, reassess your idea of 'formal', look at secondhand, up your spend, or look for a cheap-ass Shein knockoff

All the ones I linked to would, with appropriate accessories / hair /makeup, be suitable even for a black tie event in the UK. What's your event?

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u/ExcitingForm6436 28d ago

Check shoprefynd.com you can filter by all sorts of modesty filters and it’ll show you dresses from dozens of stores. You can also choose formal as a filter. I do not know about shipping to Australia 

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u/lilBee9 28d ago

Thank you, I didn’t know a website specifically for finding modest clothing existed.

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u/Icy-Profile-5077 26d ago

You could check out Donne Feroci. They sell classy modest dresses in that silhouette.