What to Declutter in 2022: Modest outfits that work at any size | pregnant vs. postpartum

[@jodyporta2188]

Megan, for the dress that shrunk in the dryer.....you can soak the dress in baby shampoo. It helps to relax the fibers. After you soak it for about half an hour, squeeze out the water DO NOT RINSE the soap out! Roll into a towel to get the majority of the water out. Then stretch the fabric. The dress should be still very wet. Lay flat but every couple of hours stretch it a bit more.

[@stephaniesaucedo5760]

I love your modest, feminine and timeless style.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Hi everyone! Are we similar sizes? Totally different? I don't think it matters! This video will be helpful for all of you (I hope!) Plus who doesn't love talking about clothes!?

[@claudia.mihaelaa]

Megan, you dress decently, still classy! You do have a gift! And you're always inspiring.

[@maryduggins]

I LOVE this video idea! Not sure if it’s been done before or totally unique to you, but those side by side shots were so helpful!!!

[@janeklumb9167]

I'm about 5'2 and 135lbs, so pretty close in size!! Loved this video Megan!

[@naomipatton6976]

I would love to see a video on what kind of shoes to have in your closet and which kinds go well with dresses and skirts. I love your videos! Very uplifting and encouraging

[@sherryvanrijn5453]

What a great idea for a video, and great planning ahead all those shots too, thank you! You mentioned sewing your skirts - would love to see more sewing content!

[@alexandriairwin905]

Great thought about body neutrality. Thanks for countering the “body positive” movement. This makes so much more sense. Go Meghan!

[@christytiger2267]

I’m pregnant with our second baby and I’ve needed this video! Especially the modest options!! I love the fashion content!

[@KDAlaska]

I love your body neutral approach! I wasn't able to explain how I felt until I read your explanation. Thats exactly my thoughts on the subject. Thanks for the video. I'm not religious but wear mostly dresses because they're comfortable and very easy. Throw on a dress and you don't have to think too much. Everything is connected and matches already.

[@kindnessmatters4068]

I dress like you Megan, its how I feel God has asked me personally to dress, and I love to do it for Him!♡ love your videos and sweet spirit! ♡ I did the same with clothes! I rarely bought maternity (i did have a few too cute to pass up) but chose items that worked for preganant or not.

[@kathleenbolanos]

Another concept along this line would be dresses you can make work for any season of weather!! Absolutely loved it. Terrific and relevant!

[@jordanmurray4391]

You got me hooked on skirts and dresses. Even with sneakers on our daily walks. It truly is a game changer! You feel so classy and you barely have to try! My favorite maternity skirt right now is from inherit! Ps, you MIGHT be able to fix the dress you shrunk. Wash it and then hang dry it, usually you'll get a little bit of that length back! Worth a shot.

[@joannafoster3423]

Thank you for being a lovely example of modesty but with style. Great ideas!

[@SkyaStanley]

I needed this video, thank you so so much Megan!!!

[@MrsCelesteB]

love it megan!!!!!

[@jenna08rae]

Loved the side by side footage! Very helpful

[@juah5800]

I’m not Mennonite but value modesty highly and appreciate your taste in fashion and your commitment to honoring your core beliefs. It’s just a lovely combination and thank you for the tips for dressing in pregnancy!

[@charlieewing228]

Love your cabinet in the back!!

[@cloudy3260]

So glad to see more dress/skirt outfit ideas! Trying to get into wearing dresses more and find your videos so helpful!😊

[@jera4121986]

I love the red floral dress and the jumper. Thank you for all the links to the clothing. It helps me a lot

[@spunkycat6144]

I am a plus size and 5'9" and LOVE maxi skirts and long sweaters, and maxi dresses. They really flatter my body. If a dress is shorter, I wear really soft leggings. People probably think I look weird but I am always super comfortable. I am a Jane Austen reader and I just feel very feminine in dresses. The Army outfit was the hardest part about being in for 5 years (those outfits were so unflattering). So I am making up for it with pretty dresses.

[@suzanne7668]

You're so good at this, and I'm so glad you're sharing with us💗😊

[@kristinasol3758]

Hello Megan! This is the first time when I comment, I've discovered your channel a while ago, through Tiny notes from home, I think. I am 31, we have 5 kids under 7, had my 5th baby in december. I really enjoy your videos! God bless you! By the way, we have the same size and style in clothing. I am not a mennonite, but I am a christian too. Wishing you all the best from Romania, Europe. 😊

[@tracywhite1694]

I love cardigans! Especially the longer ones, I have so many and wear them all the time

[@petitevintageladybug]

The fashion videos you do are wonderful. Super fun. I also mostly wear dresses. Sometimes skirts too, but mostly dresses. I'm not comfortable in pants at all unless it is leggings under my dresses and skirts for warmth in winter. Maxi dresses are the best! Even at 4'11 I adore them. How you explained how you view body positivity was perfect. I feel the same way. I'm all for someone loving the body they were given. It's a gift that should be cherished, nourished and cared for. I do feel as someone with scoliosis that a positive body image is important. It has taken me years to learn to love and accept my curve "scoliosis curve". I show I'm thankful for the body I was given by keeping myself healthy. That being said, I'm really not into the whole body positive movement. Like you, I'm in a place of neutrality.

[@briannayoung12]

Definitely found this video helpful, 21 weeks pregnant with our first so starting to get pregnancy-friendly clothes but I definitely agree that I don't want to have to keep two wardrobes around!! Thank you for the ideas!

[@historicalcookingwithcourtney]

Great tips! I am in the process of trying not to wear the same skirt every day because I love it so much. Thanks for the links so I can get some ideas to start branching out lol

[@spunkycat6144]

This is super cool. I wondered how the dresses would look after you had the baby. I love the shirt you are wearing. It's really hard to find shirts that cover up anything these days and shirts like that are really flattering on me, they drape a certain way that is flattering for me.

[@juliejackman2649]

I really like all your clothes. ☺. I tend to buy my clothes at thrift store or when Walmart has their 1-3 dollar clearance and wear them forever - haha

[@naomih2633]

I’m planning to declutter my closet soon. I love wearing dresses thanks for the ideas! I need to go shopping for some new pieces but I want to get in better shape first….but I also just ate Taco Bell 🤪

[@Landside2370]

Love your orange dress with white jacket vest. Looks great on you.

[@alisongooch3774]

I’m 6 months postpartum with baby #4 and I also need to re-evaluate my closet to see what needs to go. I definitely think I could use a few new pieces that are more versatile. Love your channel, Megan! I’ve been watching you pretty much since this started. I hope I can visit LC someday with my family and meet your family. Sending love from Florida 💕

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

That would be awesome!

[@alisongooch3774]

I’d also love to know how you record and cook and clean while your children are napping. I *still* feel like I have to be really quiet or else everyone will wake up! Something for a future Q&A, maybe 😉

[@bobbirenae02]

You are absolutely beautiful!💜 I love your style, thanks for all the modest outfit inspiration!

[@lindanave6390]

You’re so cute! I love the long open sweaters with both slacks and dresses/skirts!

[@brookep1043]

That drink looks amazing

[@listay1]

The first dress you showed, I have I think 4 of it! All different colours. I wear it for work and it's perfect. Having different colours helps me too - mine are pink, blue, gray and black. The colours are fun and I remember which colours I wore before.

[@swhitaker0311]

I love these ideas! I’m pregnant with our fifth and got rid of most of my maternity clothes after #4 because they were worn out. I love dresses too, but I’ve never found a good way to nurse in them. Any ideas? ( I can’t see to save my life!)

[@ejwilliams2002]

Thank you for this!! Such a great video 👍🏽

[@catemiehle5783]

Such a good video idea! What a pro. Have a nice vacation!

[@gracens1380]

I appreciated this video, great ideas!

[@sharonlain3956]

Your children are precious. I love my grand babies so much. The children are a gift from God💜. You look so pretty

[@liskimade]

I love the way you frame it as body neutrality 🙌🏼 What a lovely way to discuss the body without shame

[@emilyemily7837]

I love the orange dress!! All of your outfits look very confortable and nice

[@rebeccacross7129]

I would love to see a shein haul from you! I get a lot of clothing from them. Really affordable clothes. I know a lot of people don't really wear some of their more modest clothes but they are super pretty!

[@robinlee3018]

My pregnancies were on the cusp of the transition in maternity clothes from big, flowing outfits to more form-fitting ones. I chose the older style flowing ones, so my maternity clothes couldn’t really transition for postpartum usage. You have some great tips, though, for women from your generation.

[@EmeryShae]

You always look so cute in your dresses. I wish I could find dresses that looked that good on me!

[@Eclipse24696]

I like this video, as it encourages frugality in stay at home moms and gives us ideas instead of desires to buy new! Good statement on modesty. I am a dresses only bible believer and I appreciate your channel, thanks Megan!

[@yanka1650]

Megan i admire your ability to stay beautiful/attractive and modest at the same time. Its a struggle for me but also kinda difficult with my body type. Thank you for sharing ♥️🤗

[@lmmartin959]

Great video! Very informative and good suggestions. I thought the length of the video was JUST FINE!!! :) Thank you!

[@23flowerpower]

I was just searching for this kind of video!! Thank you 🥰♥️

[@craftologist]

I really liked this video when it first came out, i saw in another video you say it hasn't been as popular as you would have hoped. I think this was well planned and good info. I saw pastor Mike Winger mention he changes the title and/ or makes a new thumbnail for an existing video if they aren't as popular as they should be/ could be... hope you get what I'm trying to say. Something like best outfits pre- and postpartum. Just a thought i wanted to share and also wanted to come back to comment since i enjoyed this video.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Thanks for that advice!

[@Howcanimakethiseasier]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!!!!! :D

[@cardinal1740]

Miller is changing so much!

[@reneedoddrell2158]

I’ve totally started wearing dresses more so now that it’s summer but I want to be able to have some that I can wear in the winter too. I think I need to get a bigger size on my zip up sweatshirt, but other than that I’m all good for clothes yay

[@spunkycat6144]

Where do you live where it's summer? I need to go there immediately. :)

[@sarahjones6858]

Thanks for the tips about clothes. Keep encouraged!😊

[@leabecca4894]

I love your style! You give me so many ideas 😊

[@shandaquiles4424]

Good morning Meghan glowing

[@dawn7612]

Hi Megan, This is just a suggestion for a video... Could you go to the newly remodeled Southern market. Seems they are having a grand opening this weekend. Willow valley redid it. You don't have to visiting that day. But I would love to see what they did since I live in Florida now...

[@elliealdrich7376]

Where is your black turtle neck in the intro from? I love it!

[@jacquelinerose1877]

Love your style and these videos! Practical question, do you skip these dresses when nursing? Or have you converted them to nursing friendly? I nurse for a couple years so it is a long season to skip all dresses and it just made me wonder because I keep wanting to buy all your suggestions!!!

[@listay1]

In the ones with a defined waist line, you can add a hidden zipper or two to allow access for breastfeeding too.

[@nooronkolisvlogusa361]

I am a Muslim and I love to dress modestly, i wear dresses and skirts too.

[@michellewissmann3620]

I would love to see a video of how you add side zippers to your dresses to make them nursing friendly!!

[@KellyS_77]

I'm in my mid-40's, I think you've got a fabulous sense of style, even if it's not necessarily things I would wear. I prefer dresses to skirts & a top, but it's hard to find dresses that are age appropriate and not too short or too low cut, especially as I'm plus size. My go to outfits tend to be a jean skirt (midi or maxi) and a tshirt. I could definitely be a bit classier lol, my look is definitely "middle aged mom".

[@michelemahon141]

It’s so cute when you tickle yourself by saying something funny or clever. Lol 😆

[@jenniferburtz8504]

I love your clothing model videos and TY for all the links! I'd love to see your footwear options :) I desire to wear more dresses & skirts, but I'm super cold in the winter. Like right now, I have on a tank top, turtleneck, and cardigan! Even with leggings underneath, I'm simply too cold. Any ideas for winter wear?

[@mary-elizabetharndt]

Hey, Megan!! Neat! I love dresses!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahhopper4832]

Love your dresses❤

[@clara-em7vd]

What a great video! Please excuse me if your religion/modesty doesn't allow it, but with the empire waist dresses the first thing I thought was, if you got like a cool belt to transition them from maternity wear to no-pregnancy, you could really cinch them in differently and change up the entire look of them. Would work with the cardis as well potentially, depending on length? Love that you advocate for less waste in fashion.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes! I used to have tons of belts.

[@jessicaferrell2418]

Just did a huge closet clean out, which always feels nice and I am trying to do update my wardrobe a little. All I wear is skirts and dresses! I just got a couple of pieces from Main Street exchange, thank you for the recommendation ❤️

[@amandameyer-smith5452]

What do you wear on your legs in the winter to stay warm? I live in IA and would like to wear dresses and skirts more but feel I would be way to cold 🥶

[@gigib4076]

Great tips!

[@krobinson26]

Congratulations on your new baby 🍼 love your style I'm always in skirts too workout everything love it💗😊

[@kassieselby9606]

Thanks for the neat style video! I am a little confused though how you nurse with a dress. I want to wear more dresses but will be nursing until my 8 month old is two (unless she stops on her own). What do you do? I even wear pants to church so I can go to the nursing room and feed her.

[@belindamcintosh1671]

I’m past the stage of having children, but I love seeing the different things you wear and how modest you are and still look good. It makes me want to go back to wearing dresses and skirts. It’s also great that you dress according to how you are lead by the Lord from His Word and not be legalistic.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Oh yes, the way we dress is a very personal thing and not the same for everyone for sure!

[@missyholz]

When you said midi, I thought you said mini. At first I was like what?! 🤣

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I was a little congested. So sorry! NOT mini!

[@bettyloar2238]

Everything looks good on you

[@tonidene1641]

The mock turtleneck you linked is different then the one your wearing. Just letting you know ☺️

[@morgangregory9828]

Thank you for being in such a good place for all body types! This a note 📝 straight from Jesus for me! 🥰

[@underwaterstar789]

You mentioned before you have a trick to make dresses nursing friendly, can you share it?!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I just add invisible zippers in the side seams!

[@ceferinocanibano6284]

Hi, the problem with dresses is nursing. At least that was my problem. I nursed my youngest for three years.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I know! Sometimes I'll just pack a bottle for that reason alone! But sometimes I've added invisible zippers in the sideseams to my favorites.

[@marie-louiseweerheim4224]

When you pack a bottle you have to pump... to much hassel for me ;).

[@kindnessmatters4068]

@@marie-louiseweerheim4224 i could usually pump in less then 10min for a bottle enough for town;) never messed up baby's schedule.

[@emerie44]

Are you breastfeeding?? I wear dresses and skirts most of the time, and I’m so sad to retire all my favorite dresses for awhile. Do you have any favorite places to buy nursing friendly dresses?

[@lynnzupan8474]

Love the fashion show!! Just for perspective, how tall are you? By the way, you look beautiful in all the outfits.

[@China-Clay]

I love dresses and skirts, it’s just so much more comfortable for me, I’ve been asked by strangers if I was Apostolic, or a few other religions, it just makes me laugh! Some of us wear skirts for other reasons, right?!!!!

[@daphne7568]

I would love to see a video about shoes and pantys and stuff to wear undet dresses and skirts. I want to wear more dresses and skirts, but the climate here is quite cold and I dont know how to finish the look. I didn't wear a lot of dresses or skirts for years and because of problems with me feet I cannot wear boots or other shoes with heels (even 2 cm/ 1 inch?). Maybe such a video can be helpfull 😇 also how to add good layers for warmth

[@RayNic4]

I don't know how you nurse and/or pump in a full dress? The pregnancy side great! For postpartum I don't think the left side was great ideas for moms who want to nurse frequently/pump to build up supply. I love your videos and modest dress styles, but maybe show more outfits with skirt/shirt combos, maybe even pajama ideas!? Just a suggestion, I liked the neutrality of the colors! I find having basic earthy tones make it easier to mix and match clothing.

[@loveGod211]

This video was really well done. I am plus size and I agree with everything you said. Looking back to when I was thinner the clothing items I still have are the dresses with a high defined waist like you said. I'm assuming when I lose weight I can still keep them and feel comfortable.

[@szehra4394]

Where is the pink sweater you're wearing in the video from? Love it!

[@jacquelinerose1877]

Oh and have you ever tried latched mama nursing dreses?

[@jukes243]

Megan, would you suggest these dresses for someone your mother's age or even older? You always look nice, whatever you wear. Thanks!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Sure! It depends completely on what your style is! My mom pretty much always wears a maxi dress and a cardigan in the winter. It's great for any age@

[@courtneyycarterr]

I’d love to see your favorite pieces or hacks for nursing friendly but modest pieces! I’m 30 weeks with #4 and still nursing my 14 month old. We’re home a lot so it’s easy to wear long sleeved button up comfy tops to have easy access for nursing and being comfy, but warmer weather is coming and I’m thinking about for when I’m out and about more. I love seeing what others do! 🥰

[@graceraelash9790]

love the video i am a big fan

[@Paleface324]

I follow several Mennonite videos and they often talk about Boho decor, and you mentioned Boho style clothing. What does "boho" mean?

[@elizabethm3327]

So... I was raised wearing jeans. My mom wore them day in, day out and all 4 of her daughters followed suit. I can remember asking her why we wore pants over skirts, and she said that she considered pants to be more modest because they covered more skin, and you never had to worry about pants flying up and exposing you as you went about daily activities. So, I guess what I'm asking is this: how do you consider a skirt to be more modest? I understand that there is also the idea of the distinction of dress between the sexes, but wasnt there a time when everyone wore a robe-like garment anyways? Anyone with two cents, please reply. [And please don't anyone read this with a snarky voice. I certainly don't mean for it to be taken that way. lol]

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes I believe pants can be modest! I just like dresses and skirts cause I feel more feminine and it is a WAY to be modest. Definitely not the only way!

[@aprilmapp3140]

THANK YOU VERY HELPFUL GOD BLESS YOU.

[@kristadavis2825]

What do you do about breastfeeding? Most of these don’t look breastfeeding friendly.

[@jessikruger3219]

Megan I have to tell you, your 39 weeks pregnant is my 23 weeks pregnant😩😂

[@LuckyCharmWenDee]

Love the versatility of the outfits. I was not aware Mennonites could wear bolder or patterned designs. I though lt outfits were expected to be more plain. Thanks for enlightening me. Great video. Congrats on your new son.

[@illustr8life863]

I had boy & girl twins and gained so much weight (35 pounds 115 to 150). Now I am 10 pounds heavier and it will not budge. I went up one whole size. I've been sewing dresses that are maxi length. I got some linen from fabric-store and some 6 ounce cotton denim. I'm making a kind of boho, slip on, everyday dress kind of like that rust colored one with floral that you had on. You're so right! I do feel more feminine and they are as comfortable as a nightgown! I don't think I'll ever go back to jeans! QUESTION: This is just something I have been dying to know but have been afraid to ask on other channels of Mennonites. You seem like you could handle it. If you follow the Bible literally enough to wear a dress and cover your head, how come you wear polyester and other synthetic fabrics when the Bible states to wear linen or wool but not to mix them or something like that? Is that an allegory or metaphor or literal? Sorry but I really just want to know. Thanks. You look great and I hope your hormones level out soon. (Mine too!). My husband is cooking dinner for the whole month of January so I can make 10 dresses quickly! Talk about a capsule wardrobe or uniform.

[@mrs.penner9048]

I have never read that part in the Bible yet or just understood that differently. I too wear dresses and cover my head. Could you please tell me where I can find that passage? I have heard that cotton is better to wear health wise but had never heard of it being a biblical thing too.

[@illustr8life863]

​@@mrs.penner9048 Hi, I'm no expert so I did a quick search and these are the first two responses. I wish I had time to thumb back through my bible where I highlighted it. If I do, I'll be sure and put it here. It actually doesn't mention synthetics as there was no such thing I guess. Leviticus 19:19 “You shall keep my statutes. You shall not let your cattle breed with a different kind. You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor shall you wear a garment of cloth made of two kinds of material. Deuteronomy 22:11 You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together.

[@illustr8life863]

@@mrs.penner9048 ps. Modest Apparel has always been good enough for me. I just got curious so I asked.

[@mrs.penner9048]

@@illustr8life863 Same here, modesty is what I feel is important. I have never felt that I did wrong if I wore polyester or a mixed fabric. But I found it interesting that it had never caught my attention before. Thanks for the verses!

[@stacystacy6087]

Just my interpretation... We are no longer bound by the old testament commands because Jesus came to save us from those. The head covering command is in the new testament which we are expected to obey. We are not necessarily called to exclusively wear dresses and skirts as women, but we are called to be modest and feminine. That is not defined explicitly in the Bible, but I don't think that what the majority of women wear nowadays can be called modest. This is just my research and opinion, so I encourage you to study the Bible and see what the Lord is telling you.☺️

[@dw1920]

Miller really looks like his brother

[@emilyemily7837]

First!! Your baby is so beautiful!!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Welcome! 🧡

[@jaydnney8418]

I love you and your videos and have watched a lot of your fashion videos. Just wanted to ask you to consider stop saying something makes you look "fat", "fluffy" or "chunky". I understand that some shapes aren't as flattering as others but maybe change the language you use to describe that. As someone who struggles with self esteem and is considerably larger than you I twinge a little everytime I hear you say it. Especially with your daughter getting older I think it's important to encourage her to love the way God created her and use better language.