Christian women: I believe that we should all dress modestly. We all have different ideas about modesty?

Question

Therefore we all should dress according to what we feel is modest and appropriate.
What in your opinion is acceptable modest dress for Christian women?

As I have said this is a personal issue with personal answers. We each make this decision for ourselves. I am not attempting to judge. Just curious as to individual answers.

Dear Mutterhal: I do not look down on anyone as I have said we each interpret and choose for ourselves. If you see no problem with dressin a certain way it is your choice and I respect that.

Answer 1

Debra, would you look down on a christian woman who did not dress modestly? I am just curious, not trying to start a fight....

Answer 2

Modesty is variable depending on the environment.

I feel that those who believe that a woman is at fault if she gets insulted, attacked or defiled in any way for dressing "a certain way"... those are the people who are afraid of THEMSELVES. Usually MEN feel uncomfortable around a woman, and feel their urges, and since they prefer not to "admit" their filthy thoughts, it becomes easy for them to attack the woman...and then BLAME the woman, for having CAUSED the event.
A man often walks around shirtless on the beach...he may even have breasts...and he has hair everywhere showing....that is also un-modest....women do not attack, put down, etc males in that sense. So this is a gender issue from long long ago that needs to be corrected.
Women should not fear their bodies or their sexualities, and men should not feel threatened by this either. We all are a side of the same coin "human".

If a woman feel like dressing modest, she should be able to do so with no pressures. Religiously (or socially) enforced modesty is suppression. Any God would be against the suppression or maltreatment of any human!!!

Women should be revered and respected in their ability to bring forth life! Regardless of dress.

Answer 3

I too am modest and will not wear shorts in public. I wear capri pants in summer. I won't wear sleeveless clothing but like 3/4 length sleeves. I don't want my 'décolletage' visible either. I do wear sandals and have a short haircut. I admit in my youth I wore bikinis and was not embarrassed but feel that as a woman ages she should cover up and be dignified.

When I was a part of a Christian group I wore dresses to the knee and covered my head during services. I also had long hair to my waist.

My modesty has always been something that comes from within. Just like what you say.

I don't mind seeing nude people however, I am not embarrassed due to being a nurse for years. I just don't want to be nude.

Answer 4

i think of we could constantly take this into context, even nevertheless I do admit I probable do care too plenty approximately what I placed on. back while this replace into written, braided hair and an uncovered head would have been irrelevant - maybe giving a guy the incorrect impact. style and customs will constantly replace so we could constantly think of the way it extremely is appropriate to us. we could be focusing on God and how we handle others extra suitable than what we appear like. we could be assisting our Christian brothers with the aid of no longer tempting them. I additionally like this verse: "Your elegance shouldn't come from outward adornment, including braided hair and the wearing of gold rings and high quality outfits. 4Instead, it may be that of your inner self, the unfading staggering thing approximately a young and quiet spirit, that's of great properly worth in God's sight." a million Peter 3:3-4

Answer 5

Modesty is not "all" about the way a woman dresses. It's also about how she carries herself.
A woman doesn't have to cover herself in a sack cloth to be modest. A true modest woman will carry herself accordingly, she doesn't walk around half clothed yet she doesn't have to walk around wrapped like a mummy to please God.

This idea that the way a woman is dressed invites rape is a barbaric idea and placing the blame for such horrendous actions on the shoulders of the victim. In other words, it's a man's way of not excepting his responsibility for his own actions.

Every rational thinking person knows that rape isn't about sex it's about control. Men rape to say I've controlled you not because I've lusted after you.

To answer your question, a modest woman will "conduct" herself accordingly and the way she dresses will follow suit. She will have the wisdom not to go over-board in either direction.

I for one, never wear skirts above the knee or wear tight fitting or low necked blouses and shirts. I also don't wear tight fitting pants. I wear clothes with which I feel good, comfortable and yes classy.

Just my thoughts on the subject.

Answer 6

Eh, depends on where you are going and where you live. We live in the mountains in PA. So during our 6 months of frigid winter I'll wear long pants and a heavy hoodie to the store. To church, a knee-length skirt with dark tights (to cover my lower leg tattoos) or loose non-denim pants. Just hanging around in the summer, a T-shirt and shorts.

And I pull my waist-length hair back in a ponytail every single day just because it's really annoying hanging in my face LOL.

Answer 7

I guess some of this depends on where you live. When I lived in a colder region, I was more modest. Now I live where it is much warmer in the summer, and I have found that I have no issue with spaghetti straps.
My belly is still covered and so is my back end, but I have more skin showing than I used to.

Answer 8

I have to agree with MissVicki--standards of modesty are usually determined by the climate and the culture. Fortunately, it doesn't take too long in any area to determine what's OK and what's not--and even in some places, the cultural norm is NOT what I'd call modest! (Ever been to a beach in Miami? Yikes!)

Answer 9

God says he knows the intent of our heart.
So, check out the reason your waring the clothing,
But God could care less what you ware, as long as what you ware, doesn't give someone else the wrong impression of you.
We are not to become a stumbling block for anyone.
Even our self.
Pride comes before a fall, and great is the fall of the proud.

Answer 10

It's not just you who believes we should dress modestly - we are asked to do so in Holy Scripture. Doing less is NOT pleasing to our Lord and invites problems for others as well as ourselves. We should dress as if we were going to meet our Lord at our destination; if he would approve then it's safe for the church, the bar, the store, etc. God bless you. ~Nise~

Answer 11

Well, you gotta judge about it yourself.
Just dress appropriately.
I mean, you can't wear underwear outside your house, goin to the shop, and doin daily things.
But wearin what is nice to wear, neat, and fit the environment, and that's all fine.