by Anh Nguyen
One of the reasons for this blog is that I myself am still exploring the idea of modesty. How low can that neckline plunge until it’s considered inappropriate? How many inches can that hemline rise until it distracts other people’s eyes?
And while I note that it’s not good to be too scrupulous, and that the question really lies in why I even want to reveal so much of myself in the first place, it’s important to also note that old habits die hard. And it’s hard for girls these days to determine at which point our outfits start to distract from who we are as a person and just put the focus on certain parts.
I encountered this problem this past summer when I was in the market for a modest pair of shorts. I found a brown pair on sale at H&M for $10 and decided to try them out. Ladies, I have to tell you: I must’ve spent about 30 very frustrating minutes in front of my mirror, changing from one top to another, this pair of shoes, or this jacket or that cardigan. And nothing was working! I just looked….frumpy. I eventually settled pairing them with a sheer button-up blouse (with a tank top underneath, of course!) to add a feminine flair, a brown blazer, and heeled sandals to lengthen my short legs (that cut off even more with the long shorts!).
Conclusion? I’ll just stick to dresses, skirts and cropped pants in the summer, thanks.
As we’re heading into winter, I think that outfit is a bit irrelevant. But the advantage of living in Sunny Los Angeles is that the cold never stays for too long, and we can get away with wearing some winter shorts. I like the versatility that layering gives – there are way more options to make an outfit fun! What do you think of this?
Thoughts? How do you guys style your modest shorts?
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