Modest Dresses

The strength of this retailer lies in its long skirt offerings, however, an occasional dress or skirt and top set in a more trendy style with country flair may rotate into stock each season. Jumpers and tops are also available. Selection changes seasonally.

Based in Chennai, India, and shipping internationally, Zapelle offers designer styling with a rare concept in customer service, the ability to order your own custom lengths of hemlines, necklines and sleeves for each style. Prices are listed in your choice of US dollars or Indian rupees, but payment is also accepted in other currencies. This company has a good reputation for e-mail and phone customer support and for security of credit card transactions. A similar India-based company with overlap in styles is eShakti.

Willow Ridge offers basic, traditional designs with a relaxed fit and longer lengths, including tops, skirts, dresses and suits.

Traditional, simple styles of clothing are handmade by this family-owned company. Girls' styles are available in addition to women's regular, plus and maternity styles. Online product displays are limited while the website is undergoing a re-design.

Find cute dresses with sleeves and higher necklines from this manufacturer. Most of the skirts end right at the knee, so one idea for increasing length is to add a slip from Vintage Hem. Casual, dressy, bridesmaid and maternity dress styles are offered.