Heres what typically qualifies as a modest prom dress and how modern versions update these features: What makes it modern: Contemporary modest styles use structure and silhouette rather than just fabric volume
Nevertheless, the costumes have a certain similarity
I always felt like I had something to prove
Judith Mendes, 61, marine biologist, Jamaica The decision to wear a suit was a practical one resulting from a sentimental choice to get married where we met, at the coastguard base in Port Royal, Jamaica
Another utilitarian motivation can be suggested for the consumer behaviour of these better-off popolani: that dressing well was good for business
Conversely, they can also remove embellishments that no longer align with your style preferences