Here's an interesting short article on modest dressers of different faiths.  http://www.lhj.com/volunteering/dress-codes-mixing-fashion-with-faith/?sssdmh=dm17.504861&esrc=nwbf020211&email=3082242544

(Some of the ads in the sidebar are not very modest though.  Women in tank tops, etc.)

Along the same lines as the previous post....has anyone used these?

http://www.hijabgirl.com/ac1004.html

Can they be worn by themselves? That's a great deal if so.

ETA: My modesty standards do not include covering my neck, but just my hair. Would they work for that??

Yep, the icon's basically my face at this point.

I've exhausted my Google-Fu, so now I'm asking you all: does anyone have any sewing patterns for making an al-amira hijab set? I've found patterns for everything, it seems, but an al-amira hijab.

So . . . Any definite links? Personal patterns? any help'd be awesome, and thank you in advance. ^_

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So, I deposited my state tax refund today, and walked over to Wal-Mart to see if I could buy some new pants for work.

( This is what I got instead: )

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I was reading a style blog and came across a link to this page about how to tie scarves: Texere Silk Scarf Tying Guide. I thought it might be of some interest to those of us here who, like me, are a little scarf-challenged. :) There are several head-covering styles illustrated, and I also particularly like the instructions for using a scarf to ( Read more... )

I've been covering off and on for a couple years because of my own personal views on tzniut, but I want to begin covering on a more daily basis.  My problem is that my hair is currently at a collar length bob, and will be cut even shorter at the end of June (I'm losing my hair because of multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies).

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I'm starting to change my wardrobe and realized that I like wearing head coverings, mostly scarves and headbands. I'm trying to make my wardrobe more purposeful and not buy clothes that don't match anything else in my closet. I also want to find more professional clothes for work ( Read more... )

Does anyone know of any books on modest clothing and headcoverings, especially in the direction of career wear? I looked through the catalog of my local library, but couldn't find anything. I'm trying to dress more professionally at work and need some guidance.

Thank you!