Top 10 Modest Dress Companies
“Beauty is indeed a good gift of God.”
—ST. AUGUSTINE, City of God
I read this quote in Meghan Ashley Sokolowski’s book, The Catholic Wardobe, Musings from a Personal Stylist. And it reminded me that God does not want us to hide our beauty; he wants us to protect it. Hiding it would be like burying one of the gifts His has given to us for the good of others. But, as with all of His good gifts, we must steward it wisely.
Regardless of your opinion on pants vs. dresses for Mass, it is always helpful (and fun!) to have that go-to dress for weddings, baptisms, or celebrations of any kind. We have a quick round up of feminine and reverent resources for the Catholic woman looking for the perfect outfit.
Many of the businesses below strive to stock ethically sourced clothing and some are even made right here in the USA. This list is just a quick resource for you to bookmark for reference (no affiliate links here).
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Marie Zelie — Catholic-owned business with polished, femine clothing made in Poland.
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Baltic Born — Flattering, fitted silhouettes in a wide range of sizes. Large assortment of formal dresses appropriate for weddings or baptisms. If you like wrap dresses in satin or velvet, this is a great place to start. Ethically made.
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JessaKae — Girly, etherial, and reverent dresses available in a decent range of sizes. Flowery or smock top dresses with flowy sleeves that are perfect for daily and Sunday Masses, with more formal options available. There is also a sweet Mommy & Me section.
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Amour Vert — For the modern woman who likes a tailored look on Sundays. More solid colors and unique details. Sustainable design.
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Boden — Seriously well made dresses. If you want to invest in a unique, feminine piece that will last, Boden is your shop. Very prim silhouettes, with bold British-inspired fabrics. Boden also offers clothing for men and children.
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Love Olive Co. — Boho style maxi and tiered midi dresses, and even a few nursing-friendly options. Based in Idaho.
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Ivy City Co — An array of feminine dresses featuring lace, chiffon, and ruffles. A little more on the fancy side. Nursing-friendly and many Mommy & Me styles.
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Inherit Clothing — Casual, modest dresses and clothing. Inherit offers many midi skirts with pockets.
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Bohme — Trendy and budget-friendly options. A mixed bag of modest and bodycon dresses. Items that are designed in-house are ethically manufactured; some items are imported.
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Piper and Scoot — This might have been one of the first brands I found when looking for well-designed nursing options. Piper and Scoot is more budget-friendly, but still design conscious.
Finally, if you enjoy a good treasure hunt like me, consignment stores are another great way to find reasonably priced, ethical clothing. Happy shopping!