Searching for Dignity at NYFW

A more “practical” post

Sep 11, 2024

I recently saw the thumbnail on YouTube for an episode of a popular conservative podcast in which a “modest swimwear” designer was interviewed. To be honest, I skipped the listen and clicked the link to see her designs. My disappointment in the aesthetic of product only reinforced my belief that there is not much out there for women who want to dress modestly but dont fall into the marketed categories of

-Muslim

-trad-wife-smocked-floral-dress

-oversized-linen-sack

-Christian Girl Autumn

So here is what I1 would consider modest (or at least can be incorporated into a modest wardrobe) style inspiration from NYFW for the woman who is just not that.2

If y’all like this, we can do it again

Grace Ling Spring 2025. Perhaps edging on scandalous but I think could be styled elegantly.

Maria McNamus Spring 2025. My husband hated this one so take that as you will, but I was like… look, they have emergency veils slung over their shoulders, just in case they want to stop into Adoration while running errands.

Tory Burch Spring 2025. I take back ever saying TB was cringe. This is great

Rachel Comey Spring 2025. Your about-town, about-the-house alternative to a Rudy Judy smock

Toteme Spring 2025, featuring more emergency veils

Kate Barton Spring 2025. This looks like Gwyneth Paltrow on a spaceship to me, which is good, even though I would rather die than go to space

Kallmeyer Spring 2025. Love This. Britain, America and Ancient Greece are mixing here in a very good way

COS Spring 2025. very covered, very sleek

Khaite Spring 2025… I guess I’m really into this one. Antiquity and modernity meet here yet again

Some may be scandalized by the fact that I am “OK” with women’s shoulders!

There is NOTHING wrong with being in one of these categories. You’re just attracted to different clothing than I am and that is fine. I am sure you look beautiful in linen or florals.