Are Mini Dresses Classy?
Yes, they absolutely can
In fact, I would argue that a mini dress is one of the most flattering feminine style out there. It's the perfect dress for a woman who wants to feels classy, graceful, and high-value.
I've seen women in their 20s and 60s look amazing in mini dresses
But quality matters a lot.
So what makes a mini dress classy?
Well, hopefully this post helps to solve both questions!
The Better Way to Finding Classy & Feminine Mini Dresses
Well, let's be honest. When we think of mini dresses, we really don't think of classy and respectful.
I mean, when I used to think about mini dresses, the thought that came to mind was the itsy-bitty-tweenie-weenie dresses meant for teens or early 20s era of our lives.
Like fast fast fashion style.
And as Christians, there was no way we felt comfortable in those style of dresses.
So, as a feminine clothing brand, we look at a variety of things but the thing we really focus the most on is the style of the dress
And we’ve got 3 dresses to use as examples so you know what you’re looking for -
Rosalie Jacquard Fit and Flare Mini Dress
Let's start with the style of dresses. And the perfect example is in the Rosalie Mini Dress.
This mini dress features a high neckline, sleeveless cut and a structured fit and flare body. This mini dress highlights the feminine form effortlessly. Nothing is more feminine than the fit and flare design.
But, given that it is a mini dress, the floral Jacquard print adds weight to this dress. And given the style and fabric, this dress is perfect for work or church or just about any event really.
Long Sleeve Tweed Mini Dress
Our best selling Tweed Mini Dress is a best seller for a lot of reason. Of course, the tweed dress is the staple of femininity and class. But, if you take a closer look, you see that this dress has an a-line form with a woven tweed material to provide structure without compromising form.
Again, similar to the fit and flare, an aline dress is universal and flatters many different bodytypes but the tweed material was so sturdy and thick that you can wear this dress going out without worrying about a random wind hiking up your skirt.
Gabrielle Ivory Tweed Mini Dress
Another Tweed Dress. This Ivory Tweed Mini Dress is perfect is the perfect definition of a classy mini dress
Made of a luxurious tweed fabric, so we have weight to the fabric. And while this dress is more fitted, because this is a tweed dress we have a more polished and sophisticated look that just naturally highlighting the women’s form.
Classy Pink Blazer Mini Dress - Romper
Ok, So, I guess this is slightly a cheat because it’s more of a romper that has the body of a mini dress, but it finishes like a mini dress.
But here's why we choose to include it. Similar to the other styles, we’re watching a mini dress made with a robust fabric but has an interior lining.
Another reason why we chose to include this dress is the thoughtful nature of it. Like the dresses before, we’re not seeing the use of clingy material rather just naturally highlighting the women’s form. I also like how this romper has a deep neckline so we offset the dress by adding shorts to make it a romper.
as a Christian, can I wear a mini dress? Is it modest?
Well, yes and no.
I think the whole debate about modest fashion can be tricky, because if we’re not careful, the conversation about “dressing modesty” can devolve into a legalistic argument - ie skirts has to be this length, dress should be this length
And the bible never mentioned anything about dressing modestly.
Rather, this is what the bible said about dressing modestly
'And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.'
'Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands. '
The conversation is about being modest in appearance, not in fashion alone. In fact, the Greek word used for modesty is aidos, which translates to humility.
And this makes us think that dressing modesty is less to do with what is on the body but more to do with the character of the woman wearing the styles.
And that is a very common theme surrounding our behavior in the New Testament - what is the nature of our hearts while wearing or doing what we do.
(Don't worry, we’ll have a whole post about modesty coming so make sure you subscribe to be updated on that ;)
So, to conclude, when it comes to mini dresses, quality matters. And that’s why at Tiana Bay, you’ll see us carry mini dresses but our dresses are selected for quality.
Like with any other style we bring in, we focus on finding and designing quality styles that naturally enhance the feminine form. We want you to feel classy, feminine and pretty in our dresses
So, can a mini dress be classy - Yes
And can Christians wear a mini dress. Yes.
So wear your dress boldly and never forget that God has you here on purpose for a purpose.
So, until next time
Valerie, Co-Founder of Tiana Bay
My sister and I started Tiana Bay with a goal to help women reclaim their femininity with a curated collection of high-quality, classy, and playful styles. Our brand was created out of frustration to how black women were negatively portrayed in the media and our goal is to challenge the negative stereotypes surrounding black women and femininity
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What Women Are Saying About Us
"I’ll admit I was hesitant because I had never heard of this boutique but it had the perfect dress for my daughters christening at a great price! Well I was pleasantly surprised! The communication about the order was top notch customer service and it got here so quickly! Then I opened it up and the quality was there! It has good weight to it and fine detail! Definitely was a good purchase! Highly recommend!.”
At Tiana Bay, we believe that dressing feminine is more than clothes. It's about embracing our God-given femininity, how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. Growing up, my sister and I struggled to find soft feminine clothing that reflected the women we wanted to become. So, we started a feminine clothing brand to help you feel soft, delicate and beautiful while challenging the negative cultural stereotypes. We want to help you celebrate the strength and beauty that lies within a woman who knows she was born for such a time as this.
