25 Stylish & Modest Looks To Shop This Spring

Modest fashion is often connected to the Muslim faith but the act of covering up modestly applies to people of many different religions, including Jews and Christians, and the non-religious, too. But with the Western world still viewing modest fashion as a niche market, shopping for pieces on the high street remains difficult. The cuts, fabrics and lengths available often require tons of added layering to get them to work.

Modest fashion designer Kowsar Sheikh launched her hijab brand unheardofhijabi last year as a way to serve modest dressers with different fashion tastes. “A lot of modest fashion falls into a certain aesthetic that is more traditional,” she says. “What I want for my space is to blow it wide open by introducing new approaches to modesty that are streetwear and stylish.”

Sheikh says that covering up is becoming more normalised in wider fashion circles, paving the way for indie modest brands to take up the space that they deserve. “Modest fashion is a way of saying that we are here too, and we are also stylish and fabulous, but in a way that we are comfortable with.”

As we move through spring, we’re looking to the best modest influencers in the biz for inspiration on warm weather modest looks. With Eid celebrations taking place next month, there’s no better time to shop new modest looks – from boiler suits to wide-leg, crinkle crêpe trousers. Click through for our favourite modest pieces to score now.

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Trousers

Split-flare leggings and low-rise jeans have been on our radar for a while but this spring we’re turning our attention to cargo pants and wide-leg plissé trousers. Whether worn as part of a co-ord or layered with a chunky shacket à la @leenalghouti, we’re keeping things long and loose this season.

**Mango** Linen Suit Trousers, $, available at Mango

**Weekday** Garda Satin Trousers, $, available at Weekday

**Stradivarius** Pleated Trousers, $, available at Stradivarius

**Bimba y Lola** Pink Flared Gingham Trousers, $, available at Bimba y Lola

Dresses

Springtime heralds the return of floaty dresses and trench coats so take inspiration from @majesti.i with lively green hues or embrace the season with ditsy floral prints.

**Damson Madder** Kushla Floral Organic Cotton Maxi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder

**Daska** Libra Shirt Dress, $, available at Daska Fashion

**ASOS DESIGN** Shirred Bodice Maxi Smock Dress, $, available at ASOS

**COS** Waisted Midi Shirt Dress, $, available at COS

**Baum Und Pferdgarten** Alona Dress, $, available at Baum Und Pferdgarten

Shirts

In-between weather calls for a selection of easy, breezy shirts. From keeping cool on your morning commute to staying warm during April showers, a long-sleeve poplin shirt like @ml.hassan‘s is an essential for the season ahead. If oversized isn’t your style, why not try a statement collar?

**Arket** Oversized Poplin Shirt, $, available at Arket

**Daska** Laiba Shirt, $, available at Daska Fashion

**& Other Stories** Strawberry Button Blouse, $, available at & Other Stories

**COS, cso** Longline Voile Tunic, $, available at COS

**Ganni** Striped Oversized Shirt, $, available at Ganni

Skirts

Spring is a chance to revel in the voluminous joys of a maxi skirt. For a chic and tailored approach, pair yours with a shirt and sandals like @mariaalia or go trend-led with a ’00s tube top and trainers for a truly Y2K look.

**Warehouse** Printed Plisse Full Midi Skirt, $, available at Debenhams

**Hush** Neela Checked Maxi Skirt, $, available at Hush

**Only** Onlsky Maxi Skirt, $, available at Zalando

**Jigsaw** Bias Cut Maxi Skirt, $, available at Jigsaw

**Mango** Knitted Flared Skirt, $, available at Mango

Boiler Suits

For those who love a more utilitarian style, a boiler suit is the perfect option, offering comfort with a bit of edge (and those all-important pockets). We’re loving belted, ’70s-inspired iterations in bold colourways this spring.