Modesty and femininity on American Idol

Can you tell that I'm in a fashion mood today? :)

Here are a couple of the modest, fashionable outfits worn by female contenders in American Idol season 9:


Janelle Wheeler's outfit is distinctly feminine. The lace on her top makes it pretty and professional. She also avoids the mistake of having too much lace or embellishment on top, which would distract from her face. Very pretty!




I honestly love Haeley Vaughn's style. She dresses simply but stunningly: her top is a feminine style, effortlessly being flattering without being revealing, and her top is long enough to cover the waistline of her casual blue jeans. The two places of the outfit that really "shout" are the belt (which gives it a western flair) and the flower in her hair (which finishes off the feminine touch of her top). Because the outfit isn't super-boring, we see Haeley's personality; but because the outfit isn't super-busy, either, we can more easily notice Haeley's smile and her inner beauty (the source of her personality). I would highly recommend this look; it comunnicates both a humble spirit and a hip sense of fashion, both a sense of beauty and a realization that true beauty isn't showing off curves but in showing off your smile and the inner beauty God's given you. Great job, Haeley. :)