11 best modest dresses, tops, pants & more for summer 2025 that will keep you covered, cool and stylish
But as I got older, I began opting for anything that would give me coverage I wanted, was made up of breathable fabric and required the least amount of modifications and or layering. I just wanted to pop on an outfit without jumping through multiple hoops to make it work.
This year, that task was made somewhat easier because some of the current summer fashion trends match my modest preferences. There are actually skirts and dresses that are long, flowy, loose, lined and slit-free. Tops and pants are also longer and looser.
If you're looking for modest summer clothing for 2025 and beyond, I combed through dozens of retailers to round up my favourite modest fashion picks that require little to no layering or modifications.
Typically, longer blouses are better, but for summer, a cropped blouse is perfect to pair over maxi skirts. I especially love this cotton gauze fabric because of how cooling and breathable it is. Plus the pale blue colour is ideal for summer.
There was a point in time when I wouldn't touch dresses without long sleeves. But recently, I realized that really cuts my summer fashion options, so I altered my approach. I love this sleeveless full-length dress as a layering option; it looks great with a cropped or short cardigan that's breathable enough to work for warm weather. And while I typically only consider sleeveless dresses without slits, I made an exception for this one because how perfect it is in all other fronts. From the fabric, length and flow this dress is extremely modest. The fit and flare silhouette is super flattering and also ensures the dress doesn't cling to the body, plus the slit can be easily sewn up. Tall girl tip: If you struggle to find a full-length dress that's actually full length, this brand delivers!
A lightweight cardigan is an absolute closet staple for anyone, especially for me this summer — I pair it with a sleeveless maxi dress or over a maxi skirt. This option from Uniqlo is especially great for the summer due to its added UV protection.
I love that this longer blouse provides additional coverage for the front and back. It's also also available in numerous colours, designs and sizes.
When I see a shirt being described as a tunic, it's like music to my ears. It means a shirt will be longer and provide the additional coverage I look for in my modest wardrobe. This poplin belted tunic shirt is 100 per cent cotton, making it nice and cooling for the summer. It can be worn over a pair of jeans, pants or even styled over a maxi dress or skirt.
While this is technically a dress, I personally would think of it as a tunic to wear over jeans or pants. I love the colour, fabric and tiered look of this one plus the belted sleeves.
You can't go wrong with a maxi skirt — especially this year. A lot of the maxi skirts available this season are slit-free, fully lined and flowy: no clinging to the body!
These chic palazzo pants are high-waisted, loose and flowy and can easily go from day to night. They're ideal for a modest-look — business or casual.
This dress has long sleeves and is full length, depending on your height. It's made of 100 per cent organic cotton gauze, making it breathable, soft and comfortable for hot summer days.
This classic linen shirt can be easily be paired with a skirt, pants and even over a dress. It's a versatile closet staple that's great to have on hand for a modest wardrobe.
I've been on the hunt for a denim skirt — and I think I've found the perfect one. This one looks to be maxi length and has no slits, plus it has a fit and flare style, which I love.
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'Each time we see each other can be special, and more focused on us and on emotional or physical connection.' Although she notes it can be pleasurable to be invited to someone else's home or vice versa, she also says lesbian couples often 'struggle maintaining sufficient autonomy… getting to have our own home spaces… can give us more of the kind of autonomy which then also makes room for more intimacy. Often, one partner's living space offers some 'goodies' that the other partner's does not.' Dr. Downey adds a clinical spin, noting the uptick in independence but also protecting against enmeshment, which she says can decrease conflict that can come about from living together. 'LAT can be especially healing for people who are recovering from codependency, caretaking burnout, or past relationship trauma,' she says. While some people love the idea of freedom, others don't have the same feelings. 'Some people really crave the intimacy of sharing space… so not sharing those things could feel like a loss,' says Dr. Schwartz. 'Some people have adopted mainstream society notions that it's only a 'real' or committed relationship if you're living together.' At the same time, Dr. Downey flags the emotional logistics. 'There may be more miscommunications and a difference in expectations about time together, future planning, or emotional needs,' she says. If kids, caregiving, or fur-babies are in the mix, the Google Calendar juggling intensifies fast. If you're curious about LAT, start with a brutally honest convo. 'Have an open conversation about why you're interested in LAT and what each of you hopes to gain,' Dr. Downey advises. 'Clarify your values, needs, and boundaries. It's not about avoiding intimacy, it's about redefining it intentionally.' Dr. Schwartz models the arc with her own story of how she and her partner moved from cohabitation to separate homes. 'We definitely had more emotional and physical intimacy when we lived separately,' she says. 'It's important to be really clear about what appeals to each person and/or frightens each person about the idea of living separately while in a committed partnership. Obviously, having these conversations from the beginning would be ideal, as there might be more sense of loss involved if people were living together and then one partner wanted to change that.' KinoMasterskaya/Shutterstock A LAT relationship isn't automatically 'long-distance.' You could live in adjacent apartments, across town, or on another continent. Either way, intentionality rules: 'There's a need to carve out time together, because you won't necessarily be waking up in the same bed… So, being conscious and intentional about when it works best for you to spend time together… will be key,' says Schwartz. She recommends rituals — from a nightly 30-minute FaceTime to alternating sleepovers — tailored to distance and bandwidth. Dr. Downey's prescription is just as explicit. 'Prioritize your partner through consistent communication,' she says. 'Schedule regular quality time, share rituals that create connection, and check in about how the arrangement is working for both of you.' Think of it as relationship cross-training: fewer defaults, more reps of active listening. LAT isn't a half-measure; it's a design choice. It lets queer couples keep the spark (and the spare room), sidestep heteronormative scripts, and prove, yet again, that intimacy has never required a white-picket mortgage. As Schwartz sums up, 'Whether a couple lives together or separately, keeping the lines of communication open, and staying out of 'story,' assumption and projection, is key to making the relationship work.' 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