15 ways to be the modern, modest fashionista

It is a lifestyle choice, and it truly takes skill and creativity to achieve tasteful modern looks while weaving long-preserved tradition into today’s life and times. After all, weaving hijabs into intricate styles, artful fabric drapery, and tasteful layering don’t just happen by chance — it takes a creative eye in order for everything to fall into place elegantly. It’s very much fashion with a modern modest twist. Don’t believe us? Look to modern hijabi influencers like YouTuber Dalal AlDoub, news caster Noor Tagouri and businesswoman Adlina Anis – some aspirational Muslim women who are living in today’s modern world with a zest for life all while getting fashionable modest looks down pat with their impeccable taste.

And getting their style isn’t all that difficult. From full length skirts, beautiful outerwear, to printed pieces… The possibilities of styling modest fashion is endless. Scroll through the gallery to see where you can shop for some of the best modest fashion pieces to your weave into your everyday wardrobe. Trust us, you will be turning heads on the streets for all the right reasons.

This article was first published at Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore

Text by: Syed Zulfadhli

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Modern and feminine, this top can be worn with skirts or tailored trousers to get a chic daytime look in a jiffy.

Photo: Adlina Anis

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This versatile blazer is perfect for both boardroom and parties, charming everyone with its gorgeous jacquard details. 

Photo: Adlina Anis

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Who says has to be boring? With jacquard details like this, you will be turning heads at events and parties for all the right reasons.

Photo: Adlina Anis

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Bringing a feminine flair to any outfit is this beautiful printed maxi skirt that can be worked in many ways. 

Photo: Adlina Anis

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Feminine and elegant, this kimono top will make you feel every bit beautiful.

Photo: Society A

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The bell sleeves add a sense of glamour, while the lace panel adds a dash of feminine charm to this versatile piece.

Photo: Society A

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Fabulous and elegant, this kaftan is great for special occasions and times when you feel like you need a mood boosting outfit.

Photo: Lulu Al Hadad

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This time in black, the kimono top is classic, elegant, and head-turning all at the same time.

Photo: Society A

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The cape-like details and the lace panel on this sophisticated top is great for bringing an ethereal flair to your getup.

Photo: Society A

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This elegant dress is one to easily slip into to bring a feminine charm to your ensemble.

Photo: Society A

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This charming number is a great layering piece that will get all the attention with its beautiful embroidery and striking colour.

Photo: Lulu Al Hadad

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This charming number is a great layering piece that will get all the attention with its beautiful embroidery and striking colour.

Photo: Lulu Al Hadad 

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Made for one who loves bold prints and bright colours, this mood-lifting number is great for all occasions.

Photo: Syomir Izwa Gupta

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Worn with a plain top and chunky jewelry, this gorgeous skirt will add a dash of character to your daytime ensemble effortlessly.

Photo: Syomir Izwa Gupta

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For a touch of boho luxe, this printed piece is great for layering over to achieve a chic ethnic vibe.

Photo: Syomir Izwa Gupta

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