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Modest Monday Contest and a Link Up!

Last week I shared that we would have a contest for the last Modest Monday of the year! We have nine lovely entries and I’m thankful for everyone who emailed me! One person who submitted photos will win a $20 gift card to Deborah & Co. In order for the contest to work, we need people to vote! Please leave a comment with your favorite entry number. The person with the most votes by Thursday at midnight will win! 🙂

Don’t forget that our end of year sale at Deborah & Co. is almost over!

Entry #1
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My top is a Lewis brand (from a thrift store), and my skirt is 100% Linen Talbots brand (Thrift store). My shoes are Skechers – a gift from a friend.  I put my hair up in a Gibson Tuck and I used a size small, Lilla Rose Festive Fallen Leaf Clip.  And then I put on a head-covering from Hannah’s Headcoverings.

 Entry #2

Modest Monday Contest and a Link Up!

 Skirt is a Bobbie Brooks Woodland Brown

Blouse- Goodwill

Brown T-Shirt-Thrift Store

Boots -The boots are from Marti&Liz, a somewhat local shoe store chain that sells overstock, designer samples, department store returns, etc.

Headcovering –  headcovering is a Red Roses Lurex Tichel from Hannah’s Headcoverings.

Flexi Clip- Princess Tiara Antique Brass clip from Lilla Rose 

This story was sent along with the entry and I wanted to share it. 🙂 

I had a kind of funny experience in regards to that outfit … first, let me back up and say that I always wear skirts and dresses for everything (except for full culottes when horseback riding) and it amuses me when people talk about not being able to do activities in skirts.
So today, I put on that outfit to take pictures for the contest and even though I don’t usually wear it around the house since it is a “good outfit”, I left it on for several hours. Our neighbor came over to drop off a fruit basket and got her vehicle stuck in our muddy backyard while she was trying to turn around. Since there was no way she could get out on her own, I offered to pull her out with my brother’s 4×4 pickup. Usually my brother or father pull out stranded vehicles but neither one was home so the responsibility fell to me. As I was bending down in the mud, trying to hook the chain around our neighbor’s vehicle, I looked at my clothing and thought “hope I don’t ruin this outfit!” Thankfully, I kept my clothes clean, pulled the neighbor out of the mud and all was well.
A couple hours later, my Labrador went into labor – I knew that she was close to birthing, but didn’t know that she was this close! As I’m trying to hold her in place and keep her from getting “bluck” all over our bedroom floor, I had a déjà vu moment … “hope I don’t ruin this outfit!” And sure enough, by the time I was able to change into garments that were better suited for the birthing room, my “good outfit” was still in good condition 🙂
Who says you can’t play tow-truck-pulling-the-neigbor-out-of-the-mud and birthing assistant while wearing a pretty, modest outfit?!

Entry #3

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Gray ribbed turtle neck: Thrift store
Pink vest: Thrift store
Black maxi skirt: Thrift store
Scarf: Gift from my mom.
Shoes: Black cute and comfy flats purchased at Famous Footwear. In the winter I have also worn black boots
Leggings: Black micro fleece leggings from Deborah and Co. – LOVE THESE!
Hair Clip: This year I was a first time Lilla Rose customer and I love the two clips I bought. I almost always wear my hair up with a large clip.

Entry 4.

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I’m a teenager (18) and I really enjoy reading your blog.  Here are some pictures of me in the outfit I wore for Christmas.  It’s very simple, but that’s mostly what I wear: simple and comfortable.

The dress is homemade, the turtleneck I found at a thrift store, and the boots I found a couple of weeks ago at Ross.  They’re actually almost knee-high, and I highly recommend them for warmth.  They’re suade and *so* cozy.

Entry 5.

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About the outfit:
The SKIRT I made;
the T-SHIRT, Walmart;
DENIM JACKET, hand-me-down from friends
SCARF and BELT, from an auntie
SUNGLASSES, a birthday gift from my brother
BOOTS, hand-me-down from a friend.

Entry 6

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The dress is a sleeveless empire waist dress made from jacquard knit fabric. The front skirt seams have hidden pockets.I made this dress last June. I am wearing a black 3/4 length cardigan with it and my necklace is from JCpenny that I got on Black Friday.

Entry 7.

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The white shirt is a Goodwill find.
The skirt I made. The pattern for it comes from Joanns. The boots are from Payless and the scarf from Kohls. My favorite dressy outfit!

Entry 8.

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                   Grey and white striped sweater -kohls
                          Blue tank-top – target
                          Jean skirt – Christopher and Banks
                          Grey leggings – kohls
                          Black boots – Famous Footwear

Entry 9.

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Dress: Made by me using the Washi Dress pattern from Made by Rae
Boots: Kohls
Cardigan: Forever 21
Skirt and shirt in front of house:
Shirt: It’s actually a vintage dress tucked in.
Skirt: Banana Republic
Cardigan: Gap

Entry 10

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The first one with the turquoise blouse is one of my new favorites. I wore it to the Governor’s Christmas party that I attended with my husband this year. I bought the skirt at a second hand store and the shirt I found on clearance. The shoes were more of a splurge at $20. However, I love that I can tuck in the shirt and still have a girlish figure. I like to look feminine. I’m a girl aren’t I?! And I love the shoes. It compliments the lower flair of the skirt.
The second outfit I’ve worn many times because, well, its so comfortable. I bought the skirt and sweater at a second hand store. Combined they cost me about $13.00 together. The mock turtle neck shirt I got at Target a few years ago for $10. You can’t really see the shoes but they are brown baby-doll shoes I got on clearance at Target for $10. This outfit is my go-to when I know I will be moving around a lot like at a church function.

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  11. I like entry #2. I like some of the others as well, but since I don’t like wearing scarves, I didn’t choose those.

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  32. Everyone did a great job from thrift store finds to making your own clothes. It is hard to decide because some are casual everyday outfits and others are dressier. They are all nice. I think I will vote for #9 because she was creative and used a vintage dress as a shirt on her second entry. I would have never thought of that. I’ve seen cute vintage dresses and prints that I think are so cute but I wouldn’t look good in the entire dress. So thank you #9 for the creative idea!

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  40. They are all very nice!! It’s hard to choose a favorite, but I am going with #1 because I really like plaid! Would love to know what pattern was used for the skirt in #7…does anyone know?

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  65. It’s a toss-up…but I’ve got it down to #1 & #10! I like #10 alot because those kind of skirts are totally me! 🙂 But #1 has the flexi-clip & the layered shirts/tops! So I think I’ll choose the #1! Great job, tho, to all the modest-dressing ladies!! (Here & all over the world!)

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  68. I vote for #7 colors go well together, modest and very attractive. (also for being able to make it her self) great job!!

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  91. I Vote For #6. But I also love #7. It was hard to choose. It’s a balance between simplicity, modesty, femininity and practicality. If we get out of sync with any of these, I believe, will give a less attractive outfit.

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  108. I have to go with #8! She reminds me of me:) I like to dress up for Church, but most of the time I like to look youthful, vibrant and fun! I think #8 shines like a star!!!

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  109. Okay I love the looks of #1, #2, and #9. My favorite however would be #6 because that’s my personal style. Everyone had some great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

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  112. I’m also torn between 6 and 9… I love both of these looks, and they both look like something I would wear! I think I will give my vote to number 6.

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  129. They all did a great job. My favorite is #6. It is very feminine and could be worn as dressy or a little more casual. And it is BLUE and BLACK!

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  134. All the ladies entered in your contest are beautiful! This is a hard choice to make. For me, it comes down to which outfit I’d most like to wear myself – so – I cast my vote for Entry #6.

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  140. Hard to pick but what i would wear myself is # 7 &10 the second outfit w/the long skirt are my favorites. But i will pick #7. Beautiful !

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  143. All of you ladies are lovely and it would be great if we could vote for you all! Since we can’t, I am voting for #6. That blue, the cardigan, the shoes – love it all!

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  144. I like 6 & 10, but I love 8 &9. 8 ish very similar to my everday wear and 9 is very somilar to when I dress up a bit more. All styles are lovely!

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  145. I’m having a really hard time choosing between 6 and 9 but I’m going to go with 6 because of the higher neckline. I’ve found that for myself, a dress like #9 on the left is only modest when standing straight and tall, but not when bending, reaching forward, etc. But I do love the look of it and I think it’s great both girls made their own dresses.

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  159. So hard to choose! I don’t know which is my most favourite… my top three favourites would be
    #1
    #2
    and
    #6

    But to just pick one….
    #1 because it looks most like what I would wear 🙂

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  181. Let’s see…. I want the skirt from number 2; I’m totally buying the skirt pattern from number 7; I love the vintage feel of number 9 and the setting of her first photo; but, my vote is going to number 6 for the timeless, vintage appeal of her entire outfit, the grace with which she models it, and the overall feel of femininity and confidence. Great job, ladies!!

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  190. This was hard, but since I am partial to dresses, number 6 gets my vote. I love that she made it, and it looks beautiful on her.

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  191. All so beautiful! Thank you all for sharing! It’s really hard to choose, but I’m going to go with #6. Such a beautiful dress, and makes a super cute yet modest outfit. It can be very hard to find dressy, modest clothes. And I applaud you for making a dress that looks so professionally tailored, too!

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  196. Oh! they are all so great, but my favorite would have to be #8. I like that it’s feminine and modest and yet casual.

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  197. I loved them all and had a hard time choosing. I couldn’t narrow it down between 5 and 6 tho. 5 is what I would wear to a casual setting and 6 is what I would wear for a dressier setting. Good job ladies! Have given me many ideas!

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