MODESTLY YOURS BY JEN SHARBANI

Jen Sharbani

Dear Rachel,

I hear your struggle and I am here to guide you! First, I want to congratulate you on taking the step toward becoming more modest! To start, modesty is a frame of mind. When many women choose to wear modest clothing they feel they are giving themselves the power over their own body and mind. Out there in our world we’re constantly bombarded with messages and images that contradict modesty and make immodest dress the norm.

However, you are not the norm: You are beautiful inside as well as outside and wearing modest clothing (protecting your outside) can help you better develop who you are inside and shine!

Picture Kate Middleton in her beautiful, modest attire and see how dignified and respected she is throughout the world. She looks so elegant and refined. By dressing modestly you are the queen of your own domain!

I would first suggest starting with an area that you’ll be the most comfortable committing to, such as covering your elbows or your knees. Find an amazing modest top or skirt and put it on in front of a mirror. Look at yourself and reaffirm why you are choosing to be modest as well as how much more beautiful and respectable you look! You may even notice how people treat you differently—positively and negatively. Keep that in mind when you go outside and keep your affirmation in your head to remind yourself as you get feedback from people. Positive feedback is obviously the most flattering and will take you higher! If you encounter negative feedback, realize that it often comes from others’ insecurities about themselves or fear of change. Keep

Dear Modestly Yours,

I grew up in a Modern Orthodox home where my mother wore pants and so did I. I want to wear more covered clothing but I always felt it’s boring and restrictive and not very pretty. How can I start to wear more modest clothing? Rachel L., Cedarhurst, New York

reminding yourself how strong and beautiful you are in your modest attire—like royalty!

You’re a diamond, darling; go out there and sparkle! I wish you well on your journey of modesty and keep me posted on your progress!

Modestly Yours

Jen Sharbani, aka Modestly Yours, is a Great Neck, New York, native, living in the fashion capital of the world. Modestly Yours most recently created a designer collection of modest swimwear women can feel proud to wear from day to night! CVRGE is made for modest women seeking to look their very best while being gorgeously modest. Jen has had a passion for fashion from a very young age, attending college at FIT and from there landing at top European fashion houses, Valentino and Chloe, before taking some time out to raise her three children.