Basics

Comfortable Modest House and Everyday Dresses

Find beautiful basics, including everyday maxi dresses, house dresses, skirts, and more. Mix and match these modest staples in a million ways to create infinite, comfortable looks. Our basic collections are designed to be modest, timeless, and wrinkle-free pieces. You’ll love wearing them season after season. 

Our dresses are available for ladies of all sizes. These include layering dresses, pencil skirts, maxi skirts, simple tops, cardigans, slips, and more. They are everyday essentials for year-round wear. 

House Dresses That Blend Comfort and Modesty

When you need something comfy and casual to unwind in, our basics are ready for every atmosphere. Combine our basics with each other or our other standout collections to create unlimited looks.

New Basics Ready to Style 

Our basics are designed to be easy to style up and down, making them ready for your days at the office, school, errands, coffee runs, and carpool. The lush and comfortable fabrics hold up to busy Friday nights and lazy Saturdays. They’ll be one of the first things you reach for when you just want modest and comfortable clothing.  These items aren’t out of place in work or study sessions, carpools, or sightseeing on the road. A few accessories or a nice piece of outerwear is all you need to create the right look for each new place you visit. 

You’ll love that all of your favorite tones are here to provide splashes of color wherever you go. You’ll find something that stands out in every season. For autumn, we stock burgundy, tan, black, gray, and rust with pops of purple and gold. For spring, you’ll find soft colors like sage and French blue. Click on any dress to see the available colors.

Comfort for Seasons to Come 

We know you’ll love the feel of these pieces because we’ve designed them with your comfort in mind. Our dresses use luxurious, buttery-soft fabrics that accentuate feminine details and provide casual and classy silhouettes. 

Different textures and fabrics are combined to create dresses that look as interesting as they feel. Explore all of the dresses in our new basics to find details about how each one is enhanced with Swiss dot fabric, classic stripes, or other elements that make them stand out modestly. Our new basics often come in girl’s sizes in addition to women’s sizes. We also carry a wide range of sizes to accommodate all body sizes. Every day will feel special when you’re in clothes that make you feel good.

Beyond comfort, we design our basics to last. They are crafted with fabrics that last the test of time and resist pilling or losing their shape. You’ll get a warm feeling when you pull out your beloved staples for the appropriate season every year. We built them to be there for you year after year. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Our Basics Dress Styles

Do you have questions about our selection of basic midi dresses, mini dresses, long-sleeve dresses, or other options? Our team is always the best resource to help you get answers to your questions. For some of the most common questions, we’ve included a list of answers that may help you find what you’re looking for among our new arrivals and best sellers.

What other names are layering dresses like these called?

These dresses have a long history and may be called different names depending on the region and how they are worn. These women’s dresses were widely available for sale from garment makers and designed to offer the most practicality and range of movement to hard-working homemakers. 

These dresses were also made of affordable fabrics that could be cleaned effectively, as they were expected to take stains from cooking and cleaning. Depending on daily activities and climate, they were made in many ways, including long-sleeved, short-sleeved, and sleeveless. They could be button-down or built like a tube, like sundresses or muumuus. 

What is the difference between a layering dress and a muumuu?

These dresses and muumuus are considered different clothing articles despite having a similar appearance. 

The important difference is that muumuus are based on nightgowns and are very loose and relaxed, making them great for lounging. On the other hand, house dresses are based on the working dresses of housewives, and are designed to offer comfort while providing support for busy activities.  

Can you wear maxi dresses casually?

Maxi dresses are excellent for casual wear. They can be worn in most situations where you might also wear midi dresses, rompers, wrap dresses, sweater dresses, and other casual dresses. Remember that maxi dresses can be easily layered for when you prefer a more formal look. 

Do maxi dresses make you look shorter or taller?

Maxi dresses can make you appear taller or shorter depending on the cut. To make yourself look taller, choose colors or patterns that feature vertical lines, and ensure that the hemline is cut as far down as it can go.

Browse Our Looks or Work With Our Style Team at Dainty Jewells Today

Browse our complete stock of basic pieces to find your next favorite dress for styling up or down. We are confident that we offer you one of the best selections of modest basics that you’ll find online, and we want to help you find the one that’s perfect for all of your needs. Do you have any additional questions about our basic dresses, other products, or ordering policies? Our team takes customer service very seriously, and we encourage all customers with questions to contact us directly for answers. We look forward to hearing from you.