On the note of Modesty

     Modesty: It has many different meanings.

     Webster's dictionary defines it as follows:

mod·es·ty

/mädəstē/

noun

1. the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
2. the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level.
3. behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency.

All of these definitions are important, but the one I think most Mormon teen girls (and guys, actually) need to focus on is the last one.

     I'm pretty sure almost all of us have a For the Strength of Youth pamphlet lying around somewhere. If not, you should as your YW/YM leader for one. It's an excellent guide through our standards.

But in the Strength of Youth under Dress and Appearance, it says;

     "Prophets of God have continually counseled His children to dress modestly. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and grooming influence the way others act."

     Young women, let's dress so the Young Men won't have to have Holy Water eye drops at hand when they see us. You may not realize it, but the way we dress affects their thoughts and their actions. 

     I decided to make different sections for different clothing articles of modesty. Here they are! 

Leg Modesty

     

     As you can see for short-shortness, there is a very, very fine line between risky and no-no. Shorts that go more than three-four inches above the knee can make not only the people around you uncomfortable, but you as yourself. (And who wants to shave their whole leg anyway 😉?) I know I'd much rather follow the Lord's standards and be comfortable instead of fit in with the 'it' crowd and not.  

Shirt Modesty

     Okay, shirts should kinda be obvious. 

     If your belly's showing, tuck it away. If your shoulder's showing, cover it up. 

     I think the trickiest part of sleeve-length is cap-sleeves. Cap-sleeves cover up your shoulder all right-- it's just the armpit that it shows. 

Wrap Up

     Modesty should be one of the easiest things to follow-- except it's not. It is really hard to find modest and cute clothes these days-- and when you do, they cost about half a million dollars.

     Luckily, I found some places where you can get cute clothes... for cheap.

     Zulily

     Zulily has a whole plethora of clothing options that are usually at half price or less. Best of all, it's all modest! Their clothes aren't too tight, too revealing, too innappropriate. (And they're actually cute!)

     ModLi

     This website has a lot of cute modest dresses mostly. It showcases your beauty in a classy (not trashy) way. 

     Sweet Salt

     This website/store has a lot of cute shows. They have a lot of modern-looking, happy, bright clothing that makes you look amazing.

     Modesty is important, ladies. You affect other people by the way you dress, even if you don't realize it. Let's be modest and cute. Let's be fashionable yet virtuous. 

     Scripture of the day: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.

     "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?... the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are."

     Please comment experiences with this scripture and how the scripture has helped you! 

Love Ya!

Your Sister