Clothing recommendations

Hey sis,

I see you. Standing in a dressing room, trying on outfit after outfit, and feeling like nothing fits quite right. Whether it’s your style, your body, or both, finding clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable can be a challenge. I’ve been there too.

Over the years, I’ve discovered that dressing well isn’t about fitting into a specific mold—it’s about embracing who you are and finding what works for you. Let’s explore some brands and resources that cater to various styles and body types, so you can feel empowered and beautiful in your own skin.

Embrace Your Style and Shape

Minimalist & Modern

• Everlane: Offers clean lines and neutral tones for a timeless look.
• COS: Known for modern, functional, and considered design.​
• Totême: A Swedish brand noted for minimalist, timeless designs.
• Marcella NYC: Specializes in stylish yet minimalistic women’s basics.​

Classic & Elegant

• J.Crew: Provides classic pieces with a modern twist.
• Ann Taylor: Perfect for polished, professional attire.​
• Eileen Fisher: Offers timeless, well-made clothing.
• Ralph Lauren: Known for its classic American style

Boho & Free-Spirited

• Free People: Features bohemian styles with a contemporary edge.
• Lucky Brand: Offers relaxed, boho-inspired clothing.​
• Spell: Known for its whimsical, bohemian designs.
• Cleobella: Offers ethical boho clothing with unique patterns.

Plus Size & Curvy

• Universal Standard: Inclusive sizing from 00 to 40 with modern styles.
• Arula: Fashion-forward pieces designed for mid and plus sizes.​
• ELOQUII: Fashion-forward styles with consistent refreshes.
• Torrid: Trendy plus-size clothing for various occasions.
• Lane Bryant: Offers a wide range of plus-size clothing.

Petite

• Petite Studio: High-quality, fashion-forward clothing for women under 5’4″.
• ASOS Petite: Trendy styles tailored for petite frames.
• ​Reformation: Offers petite-friendly dresses and clothing.
• Abercrombie & Fitch: Provides a range of petite sizes.

Tall

• Long Tall Sally: Specializes in clothing for women 5’8″ and taller.
• Gap Tall: Offers a range of tall sizes in modern styles.
• ​Banana Republic: Provides tall sizes in various clothing items.
• Old Navy: Offers affordable tall clothing options.

Busty

• Bravissimo: Clothing designed specifically for fuller busts.
• ASOS Fuller Bust: Offers a range of clothing for fuller busts.
• Fairlie Curved: Dedicated to helping curvy women feel fabulous.
• Elomi: Provides supportive and stylish options for larger bust sizes.​

Working Professional

• MM.LaFleur: Chic, professional attire with a focus on fit and function.
• Banana Republic: Offers sophisticated workwear essentials.
• ​Express: Provides a collection of women’s business attire.
• Everlane: Known for its minimalist and professional clothing options

Modest

• ModLi: Fashionable, modest clothing for various occasions.
• Shukr: Modern Islamic clothing with a modest approach.
• ​Amariah: Offers stunning, hand-designed modest pieces.
• Sweet Salt Clothing: Provides a wide range of modest clothing.

Lounge & Comfort

• Aerie: Comfortable loungewear with inclusive sizing.
• Athleta: Combines performance and comfort in their apparel.​
• Vuori: Known for its elevated loungewear options.
• H&M: Offers a range of affordable loungewear.

Apple Shape:

• Madewell: Best for jeans and denim shorts.
• J.Crew: Offers jeans, pants, and shorts suitable for apple shapes.
• Gap: Provides jeans and denim shorts that fit well.
• Gloria Vanderbilt: Affordable clothing made for apple shapes.

Pear Shape:

• Reformation: Offers skirts that fit a pear shape.
• Mint Velvet: Provides clothing suitable for pear-shaped bodies.
• The Concept Wardrobe: Offers guidance on dressing for a pear body shape.
• Niki Whittle: Provides personal styling advice for pear shapes.

Hourglass Shape:

• ASOS: Offers a selection of clothes for an hourglass figure.
• Michael Kors: Provides dresses suitable for hourglass figures.
• Kasper: Offers clothing that flatters an hourglass shape.
• Ralph Lauren: Known for dresses that suit hourglass figures.

Inverted Triangle Shape:

• Boho Lifestyle: Offers clothing suitable for inverted triangle shapes.
• Sumissura: Provides custom clothing for inverted triangle body shapes.
• The Concept Wardrobe: Offers guidance on dressing for an inverted triangle shape.
• Amazon: Offers a variety of clothing options for inverted triangle shapes.​

Learn from Style Experts

Here are some YouTube channels that offer valuable fashion advice tailored to different body types and styles:

1. Justine Leconte officiel: Fashion designer sharing tips on style, fashion, and personal development.
2. Dearly Bethany: Focuses on petite fashion and minimalistic style.
3. The Style Insider: Offers fashion hacks and style tips for various body types.
4. Alexandra’s Girly Talk: Provides fashion advice with a focus on confidence and self-love.
5. Freddy My Love: Shares feminine and elegant fashion inspiration.​

Remember Your Worth

Your value isn’t determined by your clothing size or style. As a daughter of the King, you’re fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Embrace your uniqueness, and let your inner beauty shine through your personal style.​

Share the Love

If this post resonated with you, share it with a sister or friend who might be navigating the same journey. Let’s uplift and empower each other to embrace our God-given beauty and style.