5 Ways To Dress Modestly & Stay On Trend This Winter

Winter is officially here, and while the freezing cold weather may not be one of my favourite things, the season does bring about some modest-friendly items such as oversized hoodies, chunky knit jumpers, and cosy jackets, making dressing modestly that much easier. Finding the items themselves may be a cinch, but constantly coming up with new outfits that can keep you warm AND look stylish at the same time? Now that’s where things start to get a bit tricky.

We’ve compiled a list of 5 of the best modest outfits for winter and included some of our top styling advice so that you can dress to impress this winter. Treat yourself to some of these timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched to create an endless combination of outfits. We’ve tried to include an outfit for every occasion, from work to going out for brunch with your friends, so that no matter where you are, or what you’re doing, you can stay right on trend.

1. Smart/Casual

Coming up with new outfits everyday for work or school can be a pain, but with the right know-how you’ll be dreaming up outfits in your sleep! For this look, @sumayahaldakhee went for a fairly simple, but smart look with a pair of relaxed slacks and a bold monochrome sweater vest. Investing in staple pieces like these nude coloured slacks is key, as they can be worn with countless different items of clothing to create endless looks. For example, if you wanted to go for a more relaxed look, you could pair the slacks with a oversized cream coloured hoodie and finish it off with some white Air Force 1s.

Image credit: @sumayahaldakheel via Instagram

Farfetch, Toteme
Oversized Black Jumper
£470

Aligne
Brown Cropped Trouser
£80

Diesel
Super Skinny Light Wash Jeans
£101

Ssense, Etudes
Stencil Tote Bag
£70

Ssense, Dr. Martens
Black 1461 Mono Oxfords
£125

2. Neutral Tones

Nude is the new black. If your anything like me, then you can never get enough of neutral-toned clothes! The warm, subtle colours are perfect for this time of year and are versatile enough to be worn with pretty much anything in your wardrobe. These essentials can be layered with other items you already own, or even with other items on this list. If your afraid of making the jump into bold colours, then neutral colours are an excellent way to slowly bring yourself round to wearing brighter and bolder colours.

Top Tip: The right accessories can take a fairly simple outfit and immediately transform it into something much more interesting. The Theodora Warre gold hoops, and the All Blues and Frederica Tosi rings, are perfect to add a bit of sparkle to your look.

Image credit: @aamina.rz via Instagram

SSENSE, Ambush
White Long Sleeve Hoodie
£410

Harvey Nichols, ACNE STUDIOS
Sand Wool Blend Trousers
£280

Matchesfashion, Bottega Veneta
Small Leather Shoulder Bag
£2,100

Matchesfashion, Theodora Warre
Gold Plated Hoop Earrings
£120

Italist, Frederica Tosi
18k Gold Plated Ring
Approx. £234.42

Matchesfashion, All Blues
18kt Gold Vermeil RIng
£170

3. Street Style

Street style can be worn in a ton of different ways, with everyone having their own unique take on the style. Below, @aamina.rz has taken a minimalistic approach with an all black fit, with pops of colour from the hijabs. The white Air Force 1s contrast against the black and tie the outfit together to give it an overall clean, but stylish look.

Image credit: @aamina.rz via Instagram

Farfetch, Jacquemus
Black Puffer Jacket
£1,035

FARFETCH, R13
Asymmetric waist wide leg jeans
£513

Harvey Nichols, Alighieri
24kt Gold Plated Necklace
£180

Hervia, Raf Simons
Black Long Sleeved Turtleneck
£225

FARFETCH, Nike
White Air Force 1 Sneakers
£117

FARFETCH, Prada
Black Shoulder Bag
£1,700

4. Going out for Brunch

Unlock your inner fashionista with this chic, monochromatic look by @sumayahaldakheel. The addition of the beret gives the outfit a parisian feel to it, and is perfect for those brunch dates with your friends.

Top Tip: When accessorising, don’t be afraid to add sunglasses to your look as they can add a certain je ne sais quoi to your overall aesthetic. Nowadays, people rarely wear sunglasses just for the purpose of protecting your eyes from the sun. They are now seen as a fashion statement, due to the emergence of bold designs such as the Off White pair seen below.

Image credit: @ sumayahaldakheel via Instagram

Farfetch, Emporio Armani
Black Wool Beret
£140

Harvey Nichols, Max Mara
White Wool & Cashmere Sweater
£375

Ssense, Maison Margiela
Black Wide Leg Trousers
£470

Farfetch, Prada
White Shoulder Bag
£1,800

Harvey Nichols, Off White
Rectangle Frame Sunglasses
£195

5. Long Skirts

You may be thinking that skirts can only be worn in the summer, but Nia, (@niaamroun), proves that skirts can be a part of your wardrobe all year long. Pairing a maxi-skirt with a big oversized knitted jumper will not only keep you super warm, but will also have you looking your best wherever you go.

Top Tip: For added warmth, you could layer up with a pair of leggings under the skirt and a thin, long sleeved jumper under your woolly one, or you could just finish off the look with your favourite long coat.

Image credit: @niaamroun via Instagram

Farfetch, Karl Lagerfeld
Black Pleated Skirt
£275

Farfetch, Zimmermann
Balloon Sleeved Sweater
£806

Farfetch, L’Autre Chose
Black Round Toe Ankle Boots
£369

Farfetch, Stella McCartney
Oversized Wool Coat
£1,395

Farfetch, Jacquemus
Black Mini Handbag
£385

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Author: Haneefa J. Rahman