But ladies, we've got our work cut out for us. And I'm just gonna state it right here. I AM NOT A FAN OF THE PIONEER MISSIONARY LOOK. I am so grateful that the church tweaked their standards on what sister missionaries can wear!! More color, more variety and more classy. But, unlike our fellow brethren, we have to mix and match and coordinate and watch skirt length and material and care, etc etc. Sounds hard, huh? Well, fear no more. I've compiled a couple of different places to look for clothes and shoes. {Mostly shoes because that's what I'm REALLY concerned about}
For months I've been on the prowl for sister missionary clothes so hopefully this helps you girls out!
Tip: DO NOT buy anything until you receive your call! This was so hard for me to resist cause I saw soo many cute tops/skirts/dresses all over Pinterest that I tried to rationalize buying, but I never did. And I'm so glad I didn't because wool dresses would not have been kind to me in Mexico.
Let's start from the top down, shall we?
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H&M shirts here
H&M is perfect for basic tops and shirts! And honestly, their prices are pretty killer! You're gonna need some basics for those good ol' 18 months.
ModCloth here
ModCloth is a little bit of a hit-or-miss. Either they have adorable shirts or what they pulled out of grandma's closet. But if you keep your eyes open, you can find some pretty cute things! Also, watch the reviews and the laundry care cause if it says "Machine Wash cold" and you're going to the middle of the Rainforest, chances are you ain't gettin your hands on a washing machine. So just be aware.
ASOS here
ASOS has soo many adorable skirts and if you watch closely, some of their prices will go down. But this is the best company that I've seen that does below-the-knee skirts without gearing it towards LDS women. Also, free shipping! Who doesn't love that?
ModCloth here
ModCloth has some very cute items, but they are a little pricier. That seems to be the norm with skirts, though. But remember to watch the length! For some reason, ModCloth has more short skirts than long. So look at the measurements and then MEASURE YOURSELF. Don't guess!!
Eshakti here
Ok so Eshakti is my favorite BY FAR. Wanna know why? Two words: Custom Tailoring. Yeah, you heard it right, ladies. You can choose the length of your skirt! And there's also a place to put your personal measurements so it'll fit swimmingly. Worth every penny. And their returns are fantastic as well!
Alright ladies, here comes the heart to heart. I am a big advocate for NO clunky trunky sister missionary shoes! Please show your support by avoiding these!
There are other options that are just as comfortable and durable!! And much cuter!! Don't fall into the "I'm so frustrated at trying to find cute shoes, I'm just gonna buy these!" NO! no no no! You might as well strap bricks to your feet! So please, just hang in there! I've got options for ya! {But remember, cheap price: cheap shoe}
Women's Avesso here
Reviews are great for this shoe! What you really want to look for is durability, versatility and comfort. This shoe has it all!
Women's Captiva Strap Waterproof boot here
Women's Born Julianne here
This lovely flat comes in 10 different colors and the reviews are very positive. This shoe is comfortable enough for lots and lots of walking! And of course it's cute.
So that's all I have so far! Leave comments below if you have any questions or if you've found anything! Also, check out my Pinterest board for more missionary ideas!
4 comments:
Kellie--I love your pre-view for sister missionary clothes...Jill will be doing the same kind of shopping next summer and I couldn't even begin to think where to start. I've been watching your pinterest boards too...you are one clever girl. Glad you are a little bit older than Jill so we can learn from your experiences. :)
Congrats on you call! And your desire to help others get ready for their shopping! It's a little more of a handful for sisters. I wished there was stuff like this when I left. But there is a website www.sis-miss.com. That has helped my friends get ready.
We may be guilty on the shoes (there aren't that many companies that will dropship so limited options for a retailer) but we have a lot of the same skirts sold by Modcloth only cheaper! Check it out at www.sistermissionaryclothes.com
Just a note, if you get called to my mission (El Salvador) or any other Central American (or any second-third world countries for that matter) those big bulky grandma shoes will do you a huge favor when you are walking on rocky, garbage-laden dirt roads as I did for at least 3/4 of my mission. Those stylish flats are surely cute, but they will not give you the protection your feet need. I had a pair of very sturdy Doc Martins that I wore down to the sole by the end of my mission, and I have a whole new appreciation for them!
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