What does it mean to dress modestly? How does this promote an environment of respect?

Answer 1

Dressing modestly means dressing in a manner not intended to advertise one's sexuality. It promotes respect by not pandering to the baser instincts of those who are exposed to individual.

Answer 2

Dressing modestly means wearing clothing that covers the body approrpriately and isn't sexually provocative in any way. That means, for women, not showing cleavage, not wearing clothing that is overly tight and not wearing short skirts/short shorts. Everyone has a somewhat differing measure of what is truly modest, some would say that any dress/skirt above the knee is not modest, some would say that the dress/skirt should be at least at calf level. For men, it's wearing sleeved shirts and pants that are well-fitting (not too tight, and not so loose as that they are falling down).

This promotes an environment of respect because it means that people are paying attention to the ideas of others and not to the way they are dressed, since men and women aren't trying to bring undue attention to certain areas of their body.

Answer 3

To dress modestly means that the person is dressing in a way that demonstrates that he/she has a strong feeling of self-worth and doesn't need to try to get attention through dress (or lack of it). Generally this is reflected in the person's dress, meaning that the styles and colors are appropriate for the situation and not extreme in exposure or color.

But modesty is also an attitude of respect for self. A modest person fits in the environment and doesn't attempt to get extra attention through appearance. People dress inappropriately to get attention from others because they feel insecure about themselves and think that their own inherent worth isn't good enough so they have to attract attention through superficial qualities. A modest person is well-groomed, and commands respect because he/she is obviously prepared for the context. A modest person would have no reason to be embarrassed because of his/her dress or grooming.

It's very difficult to describe modesty because it's such a large topic, but I hope I've given you some ideas. I'll put a link to an excellent talk on the subject in the sources.

Answer 4

Dressing modestly means that when one chooses clothes to wear they are discriminating. I am a thirty year old wife and mother of two boys. I do not want to see some woman, or man, letting it all hang out. Dressing sexy has it's time and place. Which is not at the mall, Wal-mart, or the soccer game, and most definitely not at church. Think before you dress and have some respect for yourself.

Answer 5

This means different things to different people. To me it means not to dress in a way that encourages sexual thoughts in those who see me. When I'm alone with my husband I might want to dress differently, but in public it would be improper.

When I dress modestly in a business situation, for example, it shows I understand and respect that this is not the time for encouraging sexual thoughts in those around me. I can then be seen as a business associate rather than a sexual distraction. My contributions will be taken more seriously as well.

Answer 6

dressing modestly means to ware clothes that cover appropriate areas so that you look like a respectable and responsible person. this promotes an environment of respect because people are not able to see all of your goodies( if you know what i mean).

Answer 7

1Timothy2:9-10 Read this scripture. Personally I think an indecent person will not easily bother a modestly dress person because I think that the way a person dresses say some things about them.

Answer 8

Dressing modestly is simply to respect yourself. You don't have to show of your assets to grab someones eye. Those that let it all hang out are usually being approached for what the other party thinks they can get.To sum it up, if you look easy people assume you are. What's that saying, If walks like a duck and quack likes a duck it must be a duck.

Answer 9

to be dressed modestly means that you dont wear things with curse words on it or gang related items also clothing items shouldnt reveal to much skin.this promotes an enivroment of respect and dignity through the fact of people see you for you and not just what you look like on the surface.

Answer 10

It means respect yourself by not wearing shirts that flaunt your chest, or skirts, shorts, etc, that barely cover your tush. Dressing modestly does not mean you can't dress nicely, I have some amazingly awesome clothes that I love to death, and they don't make me look sluttish. In the office, etc, this will help respect, because people of the opposite sex will not be ogling you as much, thus you can get more work done.