I dress modestly. I tried on 7 outfits from Reitmans — they all pass the modest girl test for summer 2025
Over the past few months, I've been revamping my wardrobe. I'm beginning to better understand what clothing styles work for my body, while keeping in mind my lifestyle and modest clothing preferences.
I like my outfits to be effortless yet chic, comfortable, flattering, loose-fitted and fully-covered. For summer, my checklist also includes breathable, lightweight fabrics. And while it's not a deal-breaker, I'd love to feel on-trend, too.
On a recent shopping trip, I stumbled into Canadian brand Reitmans — and I was surprised by how much their summer styles fit the bill.
I found matching sets, wide-leg everything and tons of flowy maxi skirts. Everything from the fit and fabric to the style was modest-friendly. A lot of the skirts didn't even have slits (!!!), there were a ton of lightweight long-sleeve options and I also spotted a bunch of longer tops for full coverage looks.
I tried on a bunch of clothing and put together seven modest girl-approved looks for summer 2025. Scroll down to check out my selections, or you can browse the Reitmans new arrivals yourself here.
Finding this set felt too good to be true. I saw the pants first, which I immediately fell in love with — flowy, high-rise, wide-leg and a fun print — what's not to love? But I was truly sold when I saw there was a matching long-sleeve top. The combination creates a full-coverage, modest look that's breathable and lightweight for day or night.
A classic black maxi skirt with no slits. That in itself makes this skirt a modest dream, but there's more. It's made of 100 per cent viscose allowing it to flow beautifully and not cling to the body. It's also high-rise and has lining for an extra layer of coverage. I paired it with a loose cardigan for a cozy look, but this versatile piece could be styled many ways.
Typically when I think of denim, soft isn't a word that comes to mind, but this denim overshirt is so comfortable and lightweight, I actually felt relaxed wearing it. The fit is super flattering without being too fitted. It is also lightweight and cooling especially when paired with these comfortable wide-leg pants. The combination is elite across the board — comfortable, cute and modest!
I'm a sucker for matching sets, so this linen-blend shirt and linen-blend pant duo were a must try. The pants are wide-leg, so no tight fit, and the shirt length provides ample coverage for both front and back. I'm also planning to wear the top open with a T-shirt underneath.
I don't typically reach for jeans, but I couldn't help myself with these ones — they were buttery soft and felt great on. I paired them with a loose blouse for a modest look that's flattering and trendy.
The first thing I immediately do when I see any maxi dress or skirt is look for slits — happy to report this cute number is slit-free! It makes such a world of difference because it removes the need to add layers underneath for coverage. I also love that the skirt is high-waisted and has pockets. I paired it with a long-sleeve buttoned-down ribbed cardigan for a cozy, full-coverage look that will be great on chilly summer nights.
You can't really go wrong with a maxi dress. That being said, I grabbed this not really expecting to love it as much as I did. I love all the attention to detail with the smocked cuffs and pintucks. It was slightly shorter than I had hoped, but nothing a pair of stockings can't fix.
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