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Five tips for finding modest bridesmaid dresses
Setting out to find bridesmaid dresses is exciting but can easily become a frustrating process. You might have a clear vision of your theme and colours but finding a dress the whole group feels comfortable with isn't always easy. Here's five...
Formal modest dresses: what's trending
In a world of ever-changing fashion trends, the allure of modesty and elegance remains timeless. At Shimmi Dresses, we understand the importance of embracing modesty without compromising on fashion-forward designs. In this blog, we'll share latest trends in that are currently...
Ramadan special: 5 benefits of fasting
It's that time of year again. A month of peace, tranquility and where families get together to celebrate. But what is Ramadan? It's the holy month of fasting for Muslims worldwide. During this time, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and...
It's prom season! Modest Prom Trends 2022
It's your final year - you've worked hard enough and now need our help to find the perfect modest prom dress. Switching up from revision to intense long hours of dress hunting can be a daunting experience for those who...
Eid preparation - modest evening gown
Ramadan Kareem,  With Eid al-Fitr just around the corner, it's only right to publish a blog all about the Eid dress code this year.  The national lockdown lifted on the 14th of April - which means Eid does not have to...
How To Accessorise Your Modest Sequin Dress
Whatever the occasion, a glitzy sequin dress is never a bad idea! Finding a modest sequin dress can be challenging and can sometimes even cost an arm and leg. However, being in the formal wear industry for years has taught us...
Sleeve Trend Alert - 2021 Guide
Modest fashion is ultimately all about longer sleeves and longer hemlines, without compromising on the latest trends.  We've compiled a list of different sleeve lengths you could get to achieve a modest look: Elbow sleeves Modest evening dress with elbow sleeves covers...
Top five affordable engagement party decoration ideas
Planning an engagement party is exciting because unlike weddings, they're usually quite intimate and less formal. As pioneers in modest evening dresses, we love being part of your special moments and often get snippets of some amazing events. We've compiled our...
Modest prom dresses 2021: the ultimate guide
So Prom 2021 is all about high slits and plunging necklines but what if you only wear modest clothing?  Let's take a look at modest prom dress trends! Romantic Prom Dresses 2021 The focus seems to be on cute and romantic style dresses....
The rise of modest fashion
Did you know a quick google search of Modest Fashion shows around 149m results? 40% of luxury sales comes from modest fashion, and Pinterest reports search for the term 'Modest fashion' have increased over 500% in the last 12 months.  ...
DIY HACK: How to Shorten Your Trousers
If you're not what's considered "model height" or otherwise the remaining 90% of us then you've experienced this. You've bought a nice pair of trousers or a jumpsuit and it fits perfect but it's a little too long. Not all...
How to pick the perfect evening dress for each season
There are no rules on what evening dress to wear based on seasons. However, taking it into account will not only guarantee more comfort but also have you set with trending styles and colours.   Summer Lovin' Who doesn't love a...
The Little Black Dress Timeline
A little black dress represents effortless elegance, simplicity, and style. The dress is now a wardrobe essential because it is iconic, versatile, and timeless, as you can wear it casually or accessorise it to be the showstopper of the event! Thanks to...
Long Sleeve Sequin Dress Style Guide
Sequin dresses have made a comeback since its peak in the early 2000s and they're better than ever before. You might not always have an occasion to dress fancy but that's why you need to make it count when you do!...
The Lockdown Guide Saga: Bride to be edition
This post is dedicated to all our spring/summer brides that have been a victim of this pandemic. Yes, lockdown has eased and we’re now allowed to hold wedding parties - but in the UK, that’s only allowed under strict government guidelines...
9 Modest Fashion Influencers that deserve more recognition
Modest fashion has taken over! And yes, We're all guilty of following influencers' lifestyles to try keep up-to-date with the latest fashion trends. No doubt you would have come across big names with millions of followers like Dina Tokio, Hijabi Hills...
Wedding Guest Dress Ideas
Weddings are magical, no questions asked. But I'm sure you'll all agree that they can be stressful too. In many cultures, there's more than just the big day. For example, a typical Pakistani wedding includes three events including Mehndi night (bridal...
Behind the Scenes: Summer Campaign
It's been almost three months since our launch and we thought it's time to share our new lines and introduce our summer campaign.  As a new business, it's important for us to not only showcase our products but also what...
Your guide to finding the perfect modest dress for your body type
Hunting for your dream modest dress and then making sure this dress flatters your body can be an exhausting experience for anyone and everyone! So here is a quick guide to discovering the 'on trend' modest dresses that compliment your...
3 reasons to still dress up during lockdown
It's Day 728969362 of lockdown and we just want to put it out there that we’re tired, bored and feeling basic livin’ in loungewear! YEP,  going out-out is FORBIDDEN but this doesn’t mean you can’t bring the party to your...
How To: DIY Sleeves for Sleeveless Dress
Okay, so we've all been there. Fallen in love with the dress but if only it had sleeves. Whether it's because you're after modest fashion or feeling self-conscious about showing your arms, it's always a downer having to take your...