Modest fashion is attainable while on a budget. In truth, most of the time you only need a few items to refresh your wardrobe. I am a bit partial to basic pieces, because I am always on the run with my 4 kids. I have to be in and out of the house in a hurry, and the last thing I want to worry about is what I am wearing. I own a few must have items that not only look great all year round, but are also affordable!
1) Long black pencil skirt – The knee length black pencil skirt is a great versatile piece in your wardrobe. It is a staple item that is classic because it can be worn anywhere at anytime. The great thing about this modest fashion item is that you can wear it with a variety of shirts and it is a style that is never outdated. Celebrity mom, Victoria Beckham, often opts for this modest fashion choice and looks extremely confident and chic. Designers also like the knee length pencil skirt and was featured in Christian Siriano’s fall 2010 collection, Gap’s fall 2011 collection as well as Ann Taylor’s collection.
2) Knee length straight denim skirt – I just adore straight knee length skirts, especially in denim! The knee length straight denim skirt is great for winter and summer and can be worn to many occasions. You can dress it down with a pair of flats or dress it up with a pair of heels with the right accessories. The denim straight skirt has also been a favorite among celebrity moms such as Courtney Cox and Gwyneth Paltrow.
3) The scarf – When you are wearing basic modest fashion items, have some fun by adding colorful scarfs! The scarf is the easiest way to update your wardrobe and it is also the chicest way to cover up. It has been spotted on many 2011 runway shows, such as Yigal Azrouel, Kenzo, Just Cavalli and William Rast.
4) Long black A-line skirt – The long black A-line skirt is also a great fashion basic item! I have several long black A-line skirts because they are so comfortable without looking sloppy. Whatever shirt I put on always looks better with a long black A-line skirt. 
5) Basic ¾ sleeve shirt – The ¾ sleeve cotton ribbed shirt is a definite must have in your closet! This basic T comes in a variety of colors, and looks great with a long black A-line skirt and a knee length straight denim skirt.
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Five Modest Fashion Must Haves on a Budget
Thursday, April 21st, 2011How I Found the Right Girls School Skirts
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009My oldest daughter just started first grade, and let me tell you- I’ve completely forgotten the rules and regulations that accompany attendance at elementary school. In addition to purchasing a very specific type of notebook, a backpack with a certain number of pockets, a precise number of pencils, markers and crayons, I also had to fill her closet with a sufficient number of school skirts that cover her knee but still give her enough mobility to play actively- and to look adorable at all times.
I guess I should mention that we have 3 daughters, so I was hoping to find quality school skirts that would service my girls for the next few years. After failing at the most obvious chain stores, I began to ask around about specialty stores might carry the treasure I was hunting. One of my friends suggested Kosher Casual…and, I’d like to say that the rest is history.
I loved the black velour school skirt so much that I actually bought one for my second daughter as well. And at $10, a probably should have bought one for daughter #3! The girls love wearing them to school and for special events because the fabric can be dressed up or dressed down. (I just love them because they’re easy to wash and don’t pill or tear even after dozens of uses).
Another favorite of the girls was the knee-length tiered denim skirt, which makes a great girls school skirt because it keeps their legs warm during the winter and is loose and cool in the summer. My daughter loves the tiered denim skirt for another reason as well- it enables her to wear pants under her skirt on gym days without having to change for gym during the day.
Although the girls schools skirts that I purchased from Kosher Casual are only a few months old, I’m thrilled that they are still looking fantastic- and that the girls still love wearing them. I know that next year when I need to buy skirts in the next size I’ll know exactly where to go. Which, of course, will give me more time for finding the exact writing implements that my children’s teachers request!
Why I Love My Long Black Skirt
Sunday, November 15th, 2009As a working mother, I need to wear clothing that looks great in the office and is comfortable when I’m crawling around on the floor with the kids or making dinner, doing laundry, supervising bath time…you get the idea. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking that the best item would be a plastic, stain-repellent mu-mu. Which would be practical, of course, except that I don’t think my coworkers (or my husband) would appreciate the style statement. Fortunately for me, there is something that is stylish, comfortable and entirely wearable- my long black skirt. I seriously love my long black skirt. It disguises my relatively wide hips (as black fabric tends to do), it hangs properly in all the right places (as cotton tends to do), and it matches absolutely everything (well, except for maybe my favorite black shirt, but that’s a story for another time).
There’s no question that I enjoy wearing knee-length skirts, but if I had to choose my favorite cut, I’d choose long skirts hands-down. Why, you may ask? To make a long story short (pardon the pun), I’ve found that at times straight short skirts make it difficult to sit comfortably on the floor when I’m playing with my children. A long skirt, on the other hand, allows just the right amount of movement and coverage at all times. (It’s also great as a crutch for my son who is just learning how to pull himself up. If I wore more short skirts, I’m sure he’d be months behind as he’d have nothing to grab hold of!)
Long Black Panel Skirt
The long black skirt that I wear most frequently has a slight flare at the bottom which allows for easy maneuvering and is tailored at the top to create a completely professional look. Because the waistline is discreet and not bulky like that those on skirts with belt loops or designed waist-lines, it can be worn with nearly any type of shirt. Equally importantly, my favorite long black skirt looks fantastic with nearly any type of shoes. In the summer, my sandals look fantastic with the slightly billowy skirt brushing over the sandal straps. In the winter the skirt looks great with both boots and other close-toed shoes. I wouldn’t wear it with sneakers, but then again, I seldom wear sneakers unless I’m on the treadmill, so I guess that’s irrelevant.
