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Modest holiday fashion that's even better than a sequined minidress

Traditionally, women were encouraged to “dress modestly” to avert the male gaze. Luckily, “modest” style has evolved within the fashion world to become a means for reclaiming one’s own power and sexuality. For some, modest dress is the norm because they are devoutly religious. For others, it just means wanting to wear a long skirt for the sake of it. The point is: It’s entirely liberating to cover up.If you’re skeptical that dressing modestly is actually a trend, consider this: Vanessa Friedman,