On the Front-lines of Modest Fashion
When the big stores refused to make clothing that was modest in fit and form, some protested, some wrote letters, and some decided that they could make their own clothing to sell. Christa Taylor is one such company.
In a recent interview with Mrs. Wilt at The Sparrow’s Nest, Christa herself talked about why she started her company:
In reality, Christa-Taylor.com grew out of frustration. After searching endlessly for a swimsuit that just didn’t exist, we designed our own. Under the direction and guidance of my Dad and brothers we started to experiment with different ideas, and eventually the possibility of opening our own Christa Taylor line. With much counsel and much perseverance we launched Christa-Taylor.com on January 15th, 2007, with just 1 swimsuit and 2 skirts. Since then, we have continued to refine and perfect our service and selection. It’s still very much a work in progress, but what an adventure!
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Carnival of Modesty - February 8, 2008
Welcome to the Carnival of Modesty– Long overdue for the month. Winter is a hard time to find good articles on Modesty– for the simple reason that it’s not usually the time of year where men and women like to show off skin! That being the case, there are still people that do it, and you cannot avoid immodestly dressed people in the malls and indoor shopping areas.
So, I sat down (virtually) with a bunch of different people on the topic, and here’s what they came up with:
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Which is the True Picture of This Generation?
Some of you know of Wendy Shalit as the author of Girls Gone Mild, but did you also know that she wrote an article in the latest Wall Street Journal’s online Opinion Journal?
What I found interesting was that she talked about the difference between what she’s seeing in young ladies and what Dr. Phil claims is going on:
I lost count of the number of times that the children portrayed their parents as clueless, frumpy or “just old.” It’s “just two different generations,” the viewer was told again and again. One young woman suggested that her elders were “jealous” because their wrinkly bodies were no longer attractive.
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Carnival of Modesty - December 14, 2007
Welcome to the December 14, 2007 edition of carnival of modesty. This is a very short edition, most of the submissions being off topic. I wonder if it’s harder for us to think about being modest when we’re all bundled up! I think I will attempt to better job of promting the next edition. For the time being, enjoy!
Other
Jeremy Neal presents Do Right By Others posted at Thoughts on Quotes, saying, “Modesty and humility go hand-in-hand.”
What is Modest
MInTheGap presents In Praise of Modesty posted at Maries Muses, saying, “Sometimes it’s hard to be modest in an ever increasingly immodest world. We are bombarded daily with images and examples of things that are as far from being modest as you can get and it’s clear to see that it’s the big gestures in life that get all the attention.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of modesty using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
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What Store Do YOU Avoid in the Mall?
When I ask if there’s a store you avoid in the mall, what immediately goes through your mind? Is it the store that sells toys that are from movies that your kids have seen and you might not be able to say “no”? The store that sells chocolates that will go right to your hips? How about the store that sells shiny things that they want you to buy for your wife that will somehow make you love her more?
Getting Them in the Door
The truth is that some people avoid the mall altogether, knowing that everything there is packaged for sale and that few people can resist the urge of picking up something new. It’s part of the way that we are wired, and they know that if they can get us in the door and we begin to see all the things that we can have– and look, it’s on sale!– then we may end up buying their product and they will make some money.
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Clothing Finally Catching Up With the Times
There are many things that have changed in the whole realm of having children since the days when our parents had us. For one thing, dads are actually expected to be in the room and– GULP– cut the extension umbilical cord. They are given all sorts of instructions about not holding their wife’s hand and they see things that their dads never saw (and some never wish to see).
Another thing that has changed is the fashion relating to maternity and nursing. Just a generation ago the whole process was something that was almost hidden away. It was as if you didn’t want anyone to know until the last possible second that you were actually with child. Read the rest of this page »
Carnival of Modesty - November 9, 2007
Welcome to the November 9, 2007 edition of carnival of modesty.
My Story
MInTheGap presents The Temptations Men Face posted at First Baptist Church of Perryville, saying, “I?m 34 years old and single. Up until I was 26, I shamelessly indulged in lust while I outwardly paraded myself around as an upstanding Christian man. But today, because of the blood of Jesus and deep repentance, I am able to say that I am no longer that man. And the work of God?s grace has not only taught me to deny the ungodliness of lustful thoughts, but to go one step further and truly seek to honor you as sisters in my thoughts.”
Other
Robinson Go presents Another Question on Ethics posted at The Robinson Go Blog, saying, “Should the Engineer ask in a modest way and not accept the gift?”
Meg presents You’re Never Too Old to Reveal Too Much | All About Appearances and Ah, Put Your Shirt On! posted at All About Appearances.
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What’s Wrong With This Picture?
I’m going to say this in advance– I apologize for the lack of clothing on the girl in this picture, but I’m using this picture to hopefully make an important point.
The man on the right is said to be the father of the girl on the left. What is wrong with this picture? What bothers you more?
- That the girl is dressed in a provocative way?
- That the father doesn’t seem to care that his daughter is immodest?
- That the father allowed this photograph to be taken of him and his daughter?
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