Modesty in Islamic Style Today

When you think of modest clothing – long sleeves, high necks, and floor-length dresses (like maxis and abayas) probably come to mind. While maxis are pretty and versatile, they aren’t always practical for everyday activities. And if you don’t normally wear abayas daily, how can you dress modestly? Everyone has their own sense of style. This isn’t about telling you what you can and can’t wear for modesty. It’s more about giving you ideas and suggestions for modest Muslim dresses that are on-trend right now and meet modesty standards.

First up, abayas for women. It used to be simple abayas with headscarves. Now there are so many amazing ways to style abaya dresses beautifully. One of our most popular pieces that works is the Damask Open Jacket Abaya range – they became top sellers! Another example is our Tassel Batwing Open Jacket Abaya that can be styled lots of ways. The best part about a black abaya like this is you can accessorize and pair it with different fashion pieces for unique looks.

For instance, it would look lovely with Mirraw’s Teal Palazzo Trousers. Palazzo pants are really popular right now, along with chinos, culottes, flared, and wide-leg pants. They’re perfect for summer when you want to stay cool but still dress modestly. You’ll be able to maintain modesty while rocking seasonal styles. Our Rope Tassel Belt would be amazing with any open abaya dress. It adds style while keeping you covered. Other current trends are embroidered details and kimonos. To stay on-trend but modest, we have embroidery on kimonos like our Dahlia Embroidered Kimono and Cherry Blossom Kimono.

Mirraw designed their kimonos with summer in mind – they are lightweight and breathable, perfect for staying cool in the warmer months. The simple, open style allows you to pair them easily with basic tops and bottoms without too much layering or bulk. For example, you could wear one of the embroidered kimonos over a plain t-shirt and skinny jeans or leggings. Or style it with a tank top and palazzo pants for a modest, on-trend look.

The kimonos work great on their own for running errands or casual activities. Dress them up a bit with wedges or heels and some jewelry for a lunch out. There are many ways to wear the kimonos while keeping covered up. And the beautiful floral embroidery elevates the look beyond basic while still being appropriate for modesty standards.

In general, there are lots of fashionable pieces today that allow you to adhere to modest dressing while still looking stylish. From embroidered abayas to palazzo pants to kimonos, you have many options to put together outfits that are both modest and on-trend. Mirraw’s kimonos are just one example of how you can follow mainstream style in a way that fits your values.