Modest Summer Outfits

In Summer, keeping cool in the sun means a lot of the clothes you can buy expose your skin as a remedy to staying fresh and sweat-free. It’s tricky to achieve breezy and modest as shorts, mini skirts and strappy tops are the uncovered go-to for most. This guide is here to help achieve modest fashion that keeps you cool whilst enjoying the sunshine this Summer. Put together modest outfits for Summer easily with this guide!

Woman wearing a modest white, cotton, embroidered blouse with neck tie detail and three quarter length sleeves.

Materials For Keeping Cool

For starters, we recommend avoiding materials like corduroy, velvet, wool and materials that are heavier as they are designed to keep heat in, rather than be breathable. If you’re covering up, lighter materials are going to be your best friend. Great options for keeping cool are breathable fabrics like cotton, linen and seersucker as the natural fibers allow air to circulate more easily.

Women wearing an aztec print midi dress with long sleeves and tie neck detail.

Keep Covered With a Modest Midi or Maxi

The number one option is opting for midi or maxi dresses for ultimate coverage. The length is a big tick and in an A-line flowy cut, you’ll keep cool with ease as well as looking super chic. If you picked out something tight and bodycon, this would only encourage an uncomfortably sweaty time. A modest maxi dress is a sure-fire solution to your Summer wardrobe dilemmas. We love a shirt dress for guaranteed modesty. The button up neckline offers you control over your exposure and has longer sleeves to cover up your arms. Shirt dresses are typically designed in cotton or linen, the ideal materials to keep you cool.

Woman wearing a white t shirt and beige wide leg trousers layered with a cream bomber jacket on top and trainers.

Light Layering

Light layering is the way forward for utilising the pieces in your wardrobe that may be more exposing and including wardrobe staples like denim that you already own. In this outfit, styling something everyone has, a t-shirt, with some wide leg trousers and lightweight bomber jacket over the top promises an easy breezy feeling this Summer.

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Woman in a field wearing a pink aztec print shirt with long sleeves and jeans.

Summer Shirts & Blouses for Modesty

The ideal modest Summer top is a lightweight shirt; owning trusted staples in multiple colours is the way of building a wardrobe you can rely on for casual Summer outfits. They are typically designed in cotton or linen which makes them breathable and perfect during the heat. These can also be layered and worn on top of t-shirts to ensure the arms remain covered. We also love long sleeve and high neck blouses as they offer the most coverage and are often available in the most Spring/Summer friendly prints and shades.

Pair these kind of tops with a lighter wash jean- avoid dark colours at all costs and keep it light as you tend to overheat easier when wearing darker shades. Skinny jeans will only make you hotter whereas a looser fit like a mom jean or a straight leg is perfect for everyday ease in the sun. For the fashion conscious, flared jeans are trendy but equally as covered as well as balancing your silhouette.

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Modest Workwear

Achieving modest workwear in colder seasons is not as difficult, as most workplaces have guidelines in place to keep workwear “appropriate” and keeping warm requires being more covered. However, Summer work outfits are renowned for being tricky to navigate due to the combination of dress code guidelines with the heat. Light layers will also work well here, as blazers automatically smarten up your outfit. We recommend opting for a linen design as the lightweight material makes it ideal to keep you cool without showing skin. Flowy styles are your best bet, especially in the office, and wide leg trousers still look professional but prevent retention of heat and sweat which is perfect for the environment you’re in. Cinch yourself in with a belt, tuck in a white cotton shirt and throw on a linen blazer and done!

Woman wearing a modest neckline which is a high neck dress in a green floral print.

Higher Necklines

Staying cool and professional in dresses for work is challenging, as they are usually shorter in length which makes modest Summer dresses a rarity. That’s why a jumpsuit makes for a perfect alternative as long sleeved styles are available for ultimate coverage. Avoid v-neck designs and opt for a round or high neck cut for more modesty. However, if a short sleeve v-neck style is all you can get your hands on, we’ve got a solution. Layer a light long sleeve top or shirt underneath and it’s instantly a modest jumpsuit that’s also equally professional for the office.

Modest clothing for the Summer shouldn’t be so difficult to find and being fashionable at the same time shouldn’t be such a dilemma! At the end of the day, it’s all about the materials you opt for, and linen is a big yes from us for ultra-comfort. Flowy, long sleeves and layers are pieces within your wardrobe that can take you between the seasons with ease. We know that during the colder months, modest clothing is a lot easier to find as being covered up is the aim to stay warm. That’s why this guide considers buying pieces that will work well all year round.

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