I see teen girls on TV, wearing booty shirts and short skirts and strapless things. And I'm not allowed to weaer that. My parents won't let me wear any tanktops. If the top passes my shoulder a little bit, then I can wear it. So, it's kind of like a tank top.I can wear tops that are like this: http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=111&subCategoryId=217&productId=7820. It passed the shoulder a little bit. I'm not allowed to wear skirts or shorts this short: http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10251_10201_382951_-1_12604_12552
If it's this length then I can wear it: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=3H-215249&page=1&cgname=OSCLODRSVIL&rfnbr=2667
This length of the dress I can wear it.And the straps are thick to cover my shoulder a little bit so I can wear it.
2007-12-26 03:52:07 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The thing is is that all the girls in my school wear booty shorts and mini skirts and strapless tops and halter tops and I don't. And everyone does in this world. But me. All the teen celebrities do. And I don't.
My parents say they don't want me growing up acting and dressing the way they do. They tell me it's too revealing to wear and God doesn't want us to show that much skin. They don't want me to grow up dressing like that. But, modestly. Like the clothes and dresses I'm allowed to wear that I showed you.
Do you think they're right? Because sometimes I feel down on myself and I don't feel good enough. And it makes me think and wonder what I want to do when I get older (I'm 15 right now) I either want to be a singer (I've been in competeition and I've won all of them so far. ) Or a fashion editor for a big magazine. And you know all the celebrities and people in the fashion industry dress revealing, and I'm going to get jealous because I don't do that.
2007-12-26 03:52:42 · update #1
I'm a religious girl, and I know that's too revealing to wear. I'm still allowed to wear a lot of cute stuff that's not THAT revealing.
Can you help me get over this? I'm getting depressed!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME AND READING AND ANSWERING THIS!!! THANK YOU! I APPRECIATE IT!
2007-12-26 03:53:11 · update #2
No, have some respect for yourself. Far too many girls expose too much of their bodies sending the wrong message to guys then wonder why guys think they are slu**y. Nice guys want nice girls. As to the comment "tell your parents this is ruining your social life?" Baloney. There are also a lot of girls who are not religious who have respect for their bodies and do not dress trashy either. I don't know where you go to school, but the girls here do not dress like what you are describing in Houston.
2007-12-26 03:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
You don't indicate how old you are, but as long as you live under your parent's roof, they make the rules. They make rules and enforce them because they love you.
You might consider a compromise with them, but quite frankly, and this is just my opinion, the shorter the shorts and the more skin shown, the sluttier the young lady appears.
The reason for wearing clothes with more exposure is for what reason? Because "Everyone else is doing it" or because you are desiring the attention from the opposite sex.
Yopu can very well be dressed fashionably without revealing the most skin you can. When you are out from under your parents, you will either appreciate what they are doing or do a U-Turn and wear whatever you want to. In the meantime, the very best to you.
2007-12-26 04:03:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are absolutely right.. They don't their daughter walking around half naked... and they don't want teen-aged guys gawking at you reveling clothes.
I hate it when I'm at the mall and girls are wearing such short shorts are skirts that they might as well me wearing nothing, because they are so revealing (and no I'm not some old guy, I'm 18.) Modest is Hottest.
I know it might seem like your parents are just being really strict but they are dong the right thing, and they are doing it because they love you.
and as for not dressing like everyone at school and celebrities, why does that matter? Do your own thing. why do you need to dress like everyone else? If everyone else dress in neon orange clothes would you?
and ready this sentience you said earlier out-loud- "The thing is is that all the girls in my school wear booty shorts and mini skirts and strapless tops and halter tops and I don't. And everyone does in this world. But me. All the teen celebrities do. And I don't."
None of that matters, who cares if you don't look like everyone else.. if anything at least your unique .
Just be repesct your self and your body. You don't need to show off your body in a short skirt just to get a guy.. and even if you get a guy from doing that, would it really be the kind of guy you want to attract? A guy that likes you for your body.
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Gosh three people down is on crack...
2007-12-26 04:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by John 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Guess what, you're not the only one, my 14-year-old niece stays with me quite a bit and I'm probably stricter about her clothes while she's here, than your parents are about yours. And I can tell you from my POV, it's not that I don't trust her, I don't trust some of the ppl she hangs out wit, so no I won't let her wear whatever she wants. They're trying to protect you. before too long you'll be able to dress anyway you like and you might even find yourself missing the overprotectiveness a little. Just look at the other girls in your school and if it helps at all, just think that your parents take the time to notice what you're wearing, while theirs probably don't.
2007-12-26 03:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I understand how you might resent your parents restrictions on your clothes. They are right, though. The people that rely on booty shirts and short skirts do not have enough brains, personality and talent going for them without the skin. Dress with personality, style and class playing up your assets - don't be too lazy to do that you are worth so much more. The models are out there selling what the industry wants to move, next month next year it will be something else.
2007-12-26 04:06:26 · answer #5 · answered by litl m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are doing what they think is best. They are not doing this to be mean. You don't have to show lots of skin to be cute and attractive. Learn to appreciate the beauty of who you are. In the long run you will be better off knowing the boys like you for your personality rather than your body. When you get older you can wear all the revealing clothes you want. You don't have much choice but to go with your parents' decision on this. It is hard when you can't be like everyone else, I know you want to be. Good luck.
2007-12-26 04:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Pam H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take another look around. All the girls are NOT wearing those things; just some of them. You're having a struggle with your identity and I suspect it's actually a struggle with God. There are so many ways for you to show your beauty, and it certainly isn't limited to short, tight, revealing attire. Ask yourself: who will be attacted by the short skirts, and are they the people you want influencing your life? Other females can be the harshest fashion critics, and many males are just horn dogs, who want one thing. Believe it, you're lucky to have an upbringing that is teaching you spirituality and modesty. Those other girls you're admiring may not have the depth of love and goodness that you've been given (that's not to say that they're bad; we're ALL sinners, only given redemption if we ask for it). But with your upbringing, you might not have to go through all the painful bad choices that some of them will be going through (lonely Godlessness, substance abuse, STD's, pregnancy, etc). I'm a guy and honestly, I'm not very attracted to the clothes you listed.
The second link below is to iVillage, an excellent site for women for questions, answers and info. The link below that is to their UK site.
2007-12-26 04:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by aaarrrgghhh 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie,
I know that this stings right now but I think that your parents are doing the right thing. If you are fifteen there is no reason that you should wear this stuff.
I commend your parents for not doing what the other parents are doing--letting their children do whatever they want!!
The celebrity teens are perfect examples of how NOT to be! Look at Jamie Lynn Spears---just wait until you turn 18 and then you will see that it is not that serious--dont put all of your emphasis on clothes!!!
I am sure that you are a beautiful girl and you don't need the extra bells and whistles to attract this attention!
Enjoy your childhood..and TEENhood!!!
Toodles!
2007-12-26 03:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by BP 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with what your parents are asking you to do. They're not asking you to dress up like a mummy or anything, just to have a little class. When you get older, you'll realize that it's actually sexier to wear a little more clothes instead of a little less--- leaves something to the imagination. The booty shorts and daisy dukes really look cheap, and you don't have to look cheap just because everyone else is doing it. Find your own sense of style that makes you happy and also fits in with your parents' guidelines; you'll be a lot more memorable when you don't look like everyone else. No one ever gets criticized for having too much class!
2007-12-26 03:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are just being parents. Maybe their worried about unwanted attention? They're just trying to look after you. Perhaps they think you're growing up too fast. It's a difficult one to get over. Maybe you should talk to your parents and thank them for their concern, but you need to wear clothes that best suit your personality. Don't feel that you need to wear booty shirts and short skirts to fit in - want to wear them because thats what your comfy in. In summer, ask then for a top that doesn't go by the shoulder, and explain that it gets hot. I hope that helps =)
2007-12-26 03:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by georgia jay (: 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋