Turkey is a dream vacation full of awe-inspiring mosques and valleys. The culture and vibe is more on the modest side. I choose looks that weren’t tight fitting or too revealing to stay respectful yet respectfully SLAY! Read more about Turkey in my Turkey Travel Guide: The Ultimate Turkey Travel Guide.

What to Wear to a Mosque

This is proper Mosque attire minus the scarf that I used to cover my hair and more of my arms. If you plan to visit the mosques such as the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque try to wear something that is conservative covering your chest and falls below the knees. This Dress is from BooHoo. The ruffled sleeves and high neck with the bow make a vintage style dress extremely couture.

More ideas: Long sleeve maxi dress, Button down shirt and pants, cardigan, scarf as shawl, etc.

Inspired Look

This outfit was inspired by carpets. The print perfectly captures the regal patterns on carpets, which are a staple of Turkey. This outfit was bought on Aliexpress. If you have time to wait and want to save some coins try ordering from Aliexpress. I also thrifted this authentic vintage hat from France.

Dress to Impress

Dresses are ALWAYS a good idea! I love dresses because they can be functional and create an instant vibe. This dress is conservative yet stylish. Choose lightweight materials so you don’t overheat and prints always spice it up. This dress was found on a clearance rack at Burlington.

Leisure & Street Wear

This fun and funky set is perfect for roaming the streets of Istanbul. Button downs and pants are a great way to be stylish and modest in the conservative areas. The shirt, pants, and scarf…you guessed it, are all from Aliexpress. The bowtie sandals are from Express.

Traditional Garb

This photo was taken in Sultan Carpets in Cappadocia. The dress is a rental, they let you choose from an assorted rack in various colors. You get to wear the dress and headpiece. The rental/photos in Sultan Carpets will run you about $20/person.

Color-Blocking

Color-blocking the negativity! Choose colors that compliment each other but are striking and bold. That way your outfit pops. For a bonus match your outfit to something in your photo (I.E. the balloons, or a classic car, etc.)

Animal Print

Don’t be afraid to add pizazz with animal print. I also like to pull in vintage elements with modern pieces. For example, my high waisted bell bottoms paired with this off the shoulder crop top with cut out. Outfit details: Pants-Buckle, Top- Aliexpress, Shoes-Express.

Cute & Coastal

On the Coast of Antalya I opted for a deeper V-cut bohemian dress, since I felt a bit more comfortable by the water (since swimsuits were the main attraction).