Modest Fashion

  • EntertainmentYahoo Life

    Why Malaysian singer Yuna refused to remove her hijab to sell music

    Yuna didn’t succumb to the pressure to fit into the stereotypical box of a successful artist, specifically when it comes to wearing her hijab.

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    Lindsay Lohan wears a hijab, sparking mixed feelings on social media

    The actress attended the second annual London Modest Fashion Week over the weekend, and she dressed the part.

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  • NewsYahoo Life

    Are these NYFW runway looks the ultimate in modest fashion?

    After a splash of sensuality early on, New York Fashion Week took a turn toward modesty. Vaquera launched a collection that included both virtue and vice, while the Row showed a lot of concealing outfits that might suit even a puritan.

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    Modest holiday fashion that's even better than a sequined minidress

    Traditionally, women were encouraged to “dress modestly” to avert the male gaze. Luckily, “modest” style has evolved within the fashion world to become a means for reclaiming one’s own power and sexuality. For some, modest dress is the norm because they are devoutly religious. For others, it just means wanting to wear a long skirt for the sake of it. The point is: It’s entirely liberating to cover up.If you’re skeptical that dressing modestly is actually a trend, consider this: Vanessa Friedman,

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    Iranian TV Agency Added More Layers to Oscar Attendees’ Skimpy Dresses

    Anousheh Ansari accepted the award for Best Foreign Language Film for “The Salesman” at the Academy Awards on behalf of the film’s director, Asghar Farhadi. While airing the acceptance speech, an Iranian television network Photoshopped more clothing onto Ansari and presenter Charlize Theron.