More and more women are choosing to dress in a Modest style. The
easiest way to find a modest dress is to look for Amish or Mennonite
dresses. Most of the modest dresses are called Cape Dresses these
dresses are homemade by Amish and Mennonite women.
"A CAPE DRESS"
The cape is sewn at the neck and waist only covering the front and back bodice.
From the back of the cape hides all straps and body lines.
They are pleasing and are comfortable to wear.
There are no sizes on these dresses, because they are custom made, for the person wearing them.
The modest cape dresses, have been worn by the Amish and Mennonite Women since the 18TH Century. The cape dresses today are not only worn by these sect of women, but also by women all over the world.
The dresses come in many style, fabrics, colors, and sizes.
To get the right measurement:
Take a dress that fits you well.
Measuring the following way:
- Underarm to underarm: x'2,
- Waist to waist: x'2,
- For waist drop: shoulder to waist,
- Length: Waist to hemline