Dressing up for special occasions can be so much fun! Whether you’re looking for something more formal or a little more casual, one issue can persist—is it modest? A lot of options in stores sadly don’t fit the bill when it comes to modesty. So, what can you do? You can shop with brands like Sweet Salt Clothing to make sure your special occasion and everyday wardrobes are ready with the perfect modest outfits for every occasion.

What Is Modest Dress?

Let’s start out by defining modest dress. For female members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that means covering cleavage, wearing things that are knee-length or longer, and having your shoulders covered. Dressing modestly is a personal choice since fashion is an outward expression of who we are. Some of the more prominent reasons for dressing modestly include:

• Religious reasons
• Respecting your body
• Feeling comfortable
• Personal style

Dressing modestly can help you to feel more comfortable while also looking beautiful. Finding stylish, modest clothing options for special occasions can be really hard sometimes. 

Modest Wedding Guest Dresses

Weddings tend to be more dressy than your everyday events. When you look up wedding guest dresses, you’re probably going to see a lot of bare shoulders and really short options. If you want to dress modestly, this can be tricky, but there’s a solution. You can be both modest and stylish by wearing a cute dress from Sweet Salt. Though we love skirts, for more formal occasions like weddings, dresses are best. When picking out your dress, consider the length and style of the dress. Knee-length and midi dresses are both very popular choices. All of our dresses also have sleeves and cover cleavage.

You’ll also want to look at the design of the dress and the fabric it’s made from. Some fabrics tend to be more casual than others. So, opt for a dress like the Rose Dress that’s embroidered and detailed. The Holly Dress is another more formal option. With the gorgeous blue fabric and bubble sleeves, it’ll make the perfect, more formal outfit—without compromising on modesty.

Modest Fashion for a Baby or Bridal Shower

When it comes to dressing up for a shower to celebrate a big event, it really depends on the group and theme of the shower. This can be tricky, though. Some showers are themed and they even have suggested attire. Others are really casual. So, you’ll have to first figure out what the dress code is before planning your outfit.

For more casual baby or bridal showers, you can never go wrong with a pair of jeans and a blouse. Jeans are generally very modest, can be worn at different times of the year in different temperatures and can pair really well with a blouse. Pay attention to the wash of the jeans you choose to wear because certain washes look better with certain blouses—and darker washes tend to look more formal. Pick a top that is in a color you love and consider wearing one that’s a little more dressy than a t-shirt. The Jodi Top and Tillie Top from our collections are both great examples of this. They come in pretty shades and they have a more elevated look. Pair them with your favorite necklace and earrings to complete the look.

If the shower is a fancier shower (i.e., garden party attire or Sunday’s best), it’s often mentioned on the invitation. As long as you find a modest party dress that’s a comfortable length and covers cleavage as well as your shoulders, you should be fine. Consider a dress in a neutral shade that you can dress up with shoes and accessories like the Erin Dress. This allows you to use the dress for more dressy occasions and you can dress it down for less formal events like going to work or everyday wear.

Modest Date Night Fashion

Dates are probably going to be the one of the special occasions that pops up most often. So, having a few fashionable, high-quality and modest date night outfits is important. It’s also really critical to think about the date you’re going on. Are you going to the symphony or mini golfing? These activities require very different types of outfits. If you’re going to the symphony or on a more fancy date, we’d recommend a modest skirt like the Darcy Skirt. It offers great coverage and comes in neutral colors. Pair it with a layering tee tucked in and put a cardigan over the top to complete the look.

For more casual dates, as we mentioned above, a pair of jeans is a great bottoms option. Don’t forget about pairing the wash with the blouse you select. For dates like mini golfing, a modest and stylish top, like the Sydney, is a great option.

Modest Engagement Dresses

Getting engaged is super special, and it’s an event that doesn’t come around often. So, understandably, you want to look a little more special than usual. Modest engagement dresses are really about personal preference. Do you want to look more formal, casual, comfortable? What sorts of fabrics do you like? These are all things to consider when picking a modest engagement dress. A few of our favorite modest engagement dresses are the Rose Dress we mentioned above, the Joy Dress, and the Kim Dress. Pair any of these dresses with your favorite shoes as well as accessories and you’ll have a very beautiful and memorable engagement outfit that you can wear in the future as well.

When it comes to finding modest options for special occasions, it doesn’t need to be difficult. Shop Sweet Salt for all of your trendy and modest clothing needs.