Modest Alterations 101

Audrey Hepburn :)

Eventually, everyone will come across that utterly *gorgeous* dress (or whatever it actually is/was ;) that was just shy of making your standards of modesty. Sobbing hysterically, you place that piece of pure delight back on the shelf and face the appalling truth: nothing can be done. Or can it? Personally, I have come across that situation far too often. :P However, in reality, many amazing modifications for modesty have been found, and they are saving outfits daily! {yes, I am being melodramatic} Obviously, I am not going to bore you with the history of people altering outfits to make them more modest. You will not yawn during this post! Well, at least I hope not. ;) Please read on! (The links below the images are for copyright purposes)
~My dress/skirt is just a little too short.....

Add a pair of leggings! :)
(dillards.com)

~Hate leggings? Just....

Add a slip to lengthen the skirt/dress. :) It really does lengthen it by a
few inches! (Here is a link to the copyright of this photo, and a great slip shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/aslipshop They have some pretty adorable slips :)

~My neckline is too low and my shirt is rather sheer....

Wear a tank top under your shirt
and viola! Nordstrom.com

~My shirt/dress shows too much of my shoulders.... 

Add a cute bolero/shrug :)
bhldn.com

~My jeans are too tight at the back....

Wear it with a mini-dress and problem solved!

~My dress/shirt is a wee bit too tight....

Add cute cardigan :)
http://themodestusfilia.blogspot.com/

~My shirt gapes open when I lean over....

Scotch tape to the rescue! :)

~I work with little kids, and they keep pulling my skirt down....

Just wear a pair of shorts under your skirt!

~My skirt is sheer.... Wear a slip under it :) {not going to use an image for that}

~My shirt is too sheer and has a low neck-line, and my pants are too low-rise :P Is there something that can fix that all at once?

A leotard will fix those problems :)
From good ol' walmart!

~My formal dress shows too much shoulder... is there a way to make it more modest with something a step above a bolero?

Gloves and a fur wrap/shawl will do beautifully.

Any tips you have for altering clothing? Please share! :)  Just thought I would let you know, you all are amazing and wonderful. Thank you so much for your sweet comments and everything else you do... I am so blessed by you all. :)

Have a lovely day, and God bless!