If you are not Muslim you may think that dressing modestly means not being able to look your best. This is not the case as many women can attest to. If you are interested in finding modest Islamic clothing that is both beautiful and which will satisfy any religious requirements you have it may take a bit of creativity but you should be able to create some amazing looks that are both beautiful and on trend.

Many people who are not Muslim think that everyone has to dress the same. They may not realize that there are different levels of coverage that different cultures expect. It is always a good idea to know what you are expected to wear in terms of coverage before you shop. That way you can shop specifically for those items that you will be able to wear freely.

If you are able to choose Western-style garments to dress in rather than needing to wear a jilbab, abaya or other concealing garment, you may find it easier to search for websites and stores that sell "modern modest" garments. These typically have longer hemlines, more generous cuts and complimentary accessories such as scarves and undershirts.

Tops can be beautiful to look at and fun to wear. By switching out your shirt or blouse you can often get several different looks without spending a large amount of money. If you want to wear styles with shorter sleeves you may be able to find undershirts that extend down to the forearm or wrist. These can be coordinated with other items you are wearing such as a headscarf in order to look chic and incredibly put together. Cotton is a great choice for these garments as it breathes well and may be comfortable when the weather is warm.

Maxi skirts are a great choice for women to wear as well. Many of these reach the ankle and can be flowing and easy to move in. If you will be wearing a skirt while you are participating in physical activities such as sports, you may want to try on your skirt with the athletic wear you plan to put on underneath. That way you will make sure that the fabric does not become twisted.

For added coverage under a skirt, leggings are a great choice. You should choose which ones you want to wear based on the weather. Heavier fabrics are great when the temperature begins to drop and many are even lined in fleece to help keep you comfortable. While plain cotton will breathe well it may not keep its shape as well as leggings that contain a little bit of Lycra.

Scarves are very popular and so it is not difficult to find options that can be used to cover your hair. Its always nice to be able to see these items and touch them so that you can make sure that the fabric will not be overly slippery and difficult to work with. If you wear a head covering under your scarf you may want to make sure that the colors and patterns work well together.

Websites can be great for finding wardrobe pieces and for seeing how to put them together in various ways. This can be great if you are living in a smaller town or city where there may not be stores offering modest clothing.