Fashion & Freedom: Tips for Shopping for Leadership Retreat While Also Supporting Conservative Brands

If you are attending our 2024 Leadership Retreat, you may be searching for stylish and professional outfits to wear around Boston. I encourage you to consider some conservative-owned brands for your retreat packing list.

Supporting brands that share our values ensures your spending reinforces your beliefs of faith, family, and freedom. This encourages a marketplace where diverse viewpoints are represented. I feel empowered knowing I’m supporting like-minded groups with my usual purchases. Luckily, we do not have to purchase items from brands that have turned their backs on us through progressive advertising; we have many other great options now!

Here are some recommendations for stylish conservative brands and a few items you might want to consider adding to your wardrobe!

If you are a dress girl like me, you’ll love this adorable white dress from Landry Kate! You may also love this light blue dress from DM Fashion, which can easily be dressed up or down to fit any occasion. I also cannot get over this chic red and cream blazer from DM Fashion! These outfits would fit the theme for the first day of this year’s Leadership Retreat: Americana. The color palette is red, white, and blue, which is a great theme to sport the American flag and incorporate your classic pieces!

I love this USA Sweater from Landy Kate to tie over your shoulders, and I especially adore this blue and white maxi dress from Col1972, a pro-life brand owned by a mom and her daughters! If you’re looking for something more structured, Col1972 also has this sophisticated tweed blazer that fits the coastal look! You could pair it with navy slacks or nice white pants. Top off the blazer outfit with these on trend gold hoop earrings. These pieces reflect our New England Coastal Day at Retreat, where we will lean into the Boston vibes with blue, nautical, and coastal touches. New England style is known for breezy, classy, wearable styles that look great in any season. 

Do you need to add to your selection of cocktail dresses for dinner with friends? These cream-colored midi dresses from Landry Kate and DM Fashion would look so elegant. You could also continue sporting the coastal theme with this adorable dress from Landy Kate, which features ruffles and a bow. It’s very on-trend for the season!

Landry Kate also has this fun, brightly colored puff-sleeved dress. If you are more of a sundress gal, check out this pink floral sundress from DM Fashion and this gorgeous floral midi dress from Ella Jo Clothing Co. These dresses would be beautiful for Sunday’s theme at Leadership Retreat, Boston Tea Party.

Conservative brands don’t just make classy dresses! Here are some great casual finds for exploring the city, taking a walk, or for long travel days. Ella Jo Clothing Co. sells this adorable pink gingham top that pairs perfectly with jeans. You could pair this navy ball cap from The Conservateur with a NeW t-shirt! 

If you need to replenish your cosmetics, I recommend the non-toxic, family-owned brand A’del Natural Cosmetics for makeup and skincare. I love their lip tint and highlighter stick! Another popular conservative makeup brand is Hope Beauty USA, their makeup shade names are inspired by women of the Bible. Nimi Skincare is popular among conservative women, including Riley Gaines and Alex Clark. If you need some cosmetic bags while packing your new products, I found these cute pink cowboy boot print cosmetic bags from Pink Lilly! 

Here’s a tip for finding more products that support your values: Try following stylish conservative lifestyle influencers and magazines to help inspire you! Some of my favorites are The Conservateur and Evie Magazine. 

I hope this conservative shopping guide has encouraged you to shop with your values and be empowered as an enlightened woman. If you are attending Leadership Retreat this August, we look forward to seeing what amazing outfits you put together!

This blog was written by Virginia King, NeW Summer Chapters Intern, NeW Brand Ambassador, and NeW at Texas State University President.