Modesty: A Look Into What We Wear and Why
What are you wearing? No, seriously, stop to think about what you are wearing and how you chose the outfit you are wearing today and how you select what you will wear from the store.
What we wear says a lot about who we want people to think that we are. The colors, styles and fit say more about us than we think– even if it says that we don’t think! Because your clothing is what you are wearing at any given point in time, and since most of us have chosen what to wear since we were at least a teenager, we pick how we face the world.
With this new series we will be taking a look at the following topics:
- Clothing’s effect on us and those around us.
- Modesty and the cultural shift
- What Bible passages challenge us to be modest.
- Dual responsibility when it comes to temptation and sin
- How to define a modest outfit
- Modesty in more than clothing
- Modest Clothing Resources
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Comments from MInTheGap
Bethanie said,
Wrote on June 21, 2007 @ 10:32 am Subscribed
As I stated on my blog yestarday, clothes confuse me. I think my main problem is what age I’m supposed to dress. I’m 25 so I’m an adult, but I’m short. I have a short torso and the things that fit me are in the Jrs. section. Also I look young in the face. People think I’m still a teenager. Which isn’t what I want, I think. If I do find something “adult” looking its too old. I’m sort of stuck in the middle somewhere.
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 21, 2007 @ 11:20 am
Well, I’m not sure that I’m exactly the fashion expert (unfortunately). For that, you’d have to ask Rebecca. I’m more discussing the mindset that goes into a modest lifestyle.
As far as what age should you dress? I’m sorry that you’re caught in a strange “vortex”. Then again, I think more people in their 20s are trying to dress younger rather than older. It is quite the dilemma.
Anna said,
Wrote on June 21, 2007 @ 4:29 pm Subscribed
I’m happy to see you addressing this subject. Can’t wait to read the series.
~Anna
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 21, 2007 @ 4:58 pm
Thanks for stopping by Anna. Your blog and others have really given me a great glimpse into the depth of this topic. I had started to write this series without even seeing just how much there is out there!
Jen said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 2:08 pm Subscribed
I’ll be interested to see what y’all come up with.
Revka said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 4:23 pm Subscribed
Oh, I’m really looking forward to this! I’m glad you decided to make this into a series.
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 4:24 pm
Thanks, Jen. You have a great site and offer a good product.
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 4:31 pm
Revka– it’s funny to think that I was actually conceiving this series long before I noticed just how popular a topic it is on the web. I’m hoping that this will lead us to some good discussion!
Rebecca said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 5:21 pm Subscribed
Thanks for the mention, MIn! I too am looking forward to the series, a topic which is near and dear to my heart, as you know. And just in time for the hot weather.
And I talk to alot of 25 year-old young moms who have the same issues as Bethanie.
Now I’m off to post a link to this post and to have a look at the other ladies’ blogs!
MInTheGap said,
Wrote on June 22, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
Rebecca, you’re the expert– I’m just a commentator.
I’m surprised just how much conversation is out there on this topic– with people making their own clothes and everything. I’m really in awe of the ladies’ desire to serve the Lord and honor their husbands. It’s amazingly encouraging.
Mary said,
Wrote on June 24, 2007 @ 1:14 am Subscribed
Wow, I look forward to following the links to all these great comments…that I agree with! Even me, an almost 32 year old mother of 3, admits to sometimes waffling on the appearances thing. It’s so hard to stay consistent but so important. I’m still wearing shorts only at home, and haven’t come up with anything more modest than wearing shorts with a swim-suit…gotta do better now that summer is here in full heat…
And being consistent in what I allow my 3 girls to wear…it gets hard esp when they’re given things that are borderline. My oldest is very conscientious, thankfully, even at 9!
This is a topic that can’t be covered enough, imo. Good job, MIn.