Modesty in Your Appearance

There has been a scary trend showing itself in the last few years. I have seen way too many young ladies wearing not much more than undergarments as their outfit. I walk through the stores and cringe at a lot of the clothing on the racks. In such an immodest world, how do you stay modest in your appearance?

I know a lot of ladies that have gone the dress only route in their clothing. Biblically, dresses only is what we are told to do. I own more dresses than I do pants. I have not gone to dresses or skirts only yet but that will be something that I will be working toward very soon. All of my skirts/dresses go below my knees which is part of my modesty. My jeans are not too tight as to show every curve but fit properly so nothing shows that shouldn't be seen.

When it comes to tops, I have a rule that I follow. If my shirt is lower than two fingers from my collar bone, I need an undershirt on to cover myself. Some women do not go sleeveless, I do. I wear tank tops but the arms fit properly and are not low cut. I am a "layerer" anyway.

I have also done research on headcovering which is something that I will address in a different series. This is something that I have been reading on and asking God's help with whether or not to permanently cover in respect for my husband and God.

 

There is one other thing I would like to address. Bathing suits. I know the summer is winding down, but I was living in Florida for the last two years. I am a tankini or one piece type of girl. Not big on bikinis. That is mostly because of my own convictions. I don't think it is necessary to wear nothing more than undergarments in public.

Every person I have ever talked to about modesty has a different opinion to what dressing modestly means. Some assume that you wear clothing similar to the Amish community or that you are completely covered head to toe with the exception of your eyes. My view is this, if you show what it meant for no one but you and your husband, then you are being immodest. 

 

Here is my rule of thumb: Do not draw attention to your self with how you look. Clothing is meant to cover, not to show off. I wasn't always this way. I followed the trends until I realized, this is not ok. I have more respect for myself and my husband than to show the world what they are not meant to see.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Please keep comments and questions clean.

 

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God Bless and Keep Smilin'

Stephanie ><>