It’s been awhile since I’ve featured a modest beauty here on the blog, but I’m happy to feature the ever so lovely Typhanie Stewart today. Modest Beauty posts are my favorite posts to share with all of you, because you’re able to see the style and modest perspectives of other women. Typhanie blogs over at My Garments of Praise and was kind enough to answer some questions about modesty and her own personal style.

Where are you from? Where did you grow up? Where do you currently reside?

I was born in Jamaica and raised in South Florida where I currently reside.

If you don’t mind, can you tell the readers your relationship status? Do you currently have any children?

I don’t mind at all! I’m married to a wonderful guy, Dwayne Stewart, and I’m proud! No little ones yet

You have a personal style blog called My Garments of Praise. Why did you choose this name? What meaning does it have to you?

The blog name “My Garments of Praise” was inspired by Isaiah 61:3, “…to give unto them…the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.” In all that I do (even in getting dressed!), my desire is to do it with praise and joy, as unto the Lord.

Why do you choose to dress modestly?

I choose to dress modestly simply because it just makes sense! It makes sense to respect my body and take pride in the way that I look. Also, since I consider myself an ambassador of Christ, I strive to represent Him well!

Is dressing modestly something you’ve struggled with? If so, how have you overcome this struggle?

Dressing modestly has not been a struggle for me. Ever since I made the decision to live for God, dressing modestly has been the least of my struggles. I’m not perfect — sometimes I do make mistakes by not making the most modest decisions when it comes to clothes, but my desire to be modest is always there. I try not to be too hard on myself when that happens and make a better choice next time.

What advice can you offer to women who would like to dress modestly but complain that there aren’t enough modest garments?

My advice would be to stay focused. If you walk into a store and focus on the immodest clothing, you won’t find what you’re looking for. If you focus your attention on gorgeous tops with sleeves and dresses and skirts that cover your knees, you’ll be amazed at how many you find in your everyday stores! There are so many modest styles out there right now.

Describe your style advice. What do you own a lot of? What will you never wear? What “fashion mistakes” have you committed?

I like simple, classic styles. I find that these types of clothing are timeless and hardly ever go out of trend.

I own A LOT of dresses and shoes. No, really… I have a problem. They say the first step is admitting it, but I’ve been stuck on the first step for a while now.

I will never wear anything I don’t feel comfortable in. That goes for clothes, shoes, accessories… I’ve got to feel confident and comfy.

I find that I commit the most fashion mistakes when I try to be too “trendy”. Simple, classic looks really help me to avoid looking back at myself and saying, “What in the world was I thinking?!”

Do you have any personal style goals this year?

I really want to work hard at restyling items I already have. It’s so easy for me to want to buy three pairs of shoes for one skirt, even when I already have several pairs of shoes that will go nicely with it already. I also want to wear more color and bolder prints.

When traveling what three items do you always pack?

I always pack a black skirt, a fitted white tee, and a toothbrush of course!

Visit Typhanie’s blog here. Next week Typhanie will begin contributing here on the blog!

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