I know some of us really *like* the idea of dressing modestly and long to be respected for our inner beauty, but when it comes to implementing this into our daily life, it really can be a challenge. It's all about making a conscious decision every day to reflect modesty in how you dress and carry yourself. Okay, so I admit it really is one of those "easier said then done" things. My task for this post has been to come up with a list of "keys to a modest wardrobe" which I hope that I will live up to. This is an ongoing list, which I shall update if/when I come up with more to add on.
I dunno, it just gets me every time. haha
Whale....Here's my List ;)
***In my future posts, I plan to go over a few at a time, in greater depth. :)
Keys to A Modest Wardrobe
1. Ask Yourself
(How am I representing myself? Am I staying true to who I am?)
2. Think Like a Man
(Knowing how men think and are designed is important when deciding how we should dress)
3. Always let your Conscience Be Your Guide
(Don't wear something you feel uncomfortable wearing in public...it's probably that thing called your conscience-or Holy Spirit- whispering in your ear)
4. If you've got it...you DON'T gotta flaunt it!
(Victoria's Secret-and most of the world- tells us we should flaunt it, but this is a sugar-coated lie)
5. Know Your Body
(Dress according to your individual figure)
6. Be Creative
(Do you sew or like to create something new out of something old? Don't let allow yourself to believe that there are "no modest clothes out there". One rule: Make your creations modest) ;)
7. Accessorize
(Find cute, fun accessories to jazz up a modest outfit)
8. Layer it on
(Learn how to layer over or under low cut tops, short dresses, immodest straps, etc.)
9. Don't Judge
(Just because you decide to dress modestly, doesn't give you the right to judge those who choose not to. Rather, focus on being an example)
10. Be Confident but Save the Sexy
(We can look and feel good, but that doesn't mean we need to be sexy (also a worldly lie). Your future spouse is the only one who should be calling you the "s" word) :)
11. The Plain Jane Myth
(Being modest doesn't mean you have to be a "plain Jane" or wear a potato sack. God gave us creativity to express ourselves even in what we choose to wear.)
12. Attitude Matters
(This goes back to Key #1- How we treat others, how we talk, and how we carry ourselves as women is all about our attitude. Continually ask yourself-What is my motivation? Modesty is so much more than just how we dress!)
13. Clean it Out
(Get in the habit of inspecting your wardrobe every now and then to see what needs to go, or what you can donate)
14. Accountability
Ask your friends/family to hold you accountable to whether you're passing on the modesty scale, and whether you are staying true to who you are.
15. Go Back to the Word
(If all else fails and you struggle with determining what's modest and what's not, check out scripture to see what God says about a woman's modesty (Example- 1 Tim 2: 9-10)
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Whale...
Those are my keys to modesty. I know there are more that I'm just not thinking of right now (please tell me if I'm forgetting anything big). Like I said, I plan to dig deeper into each key, in my future posts. Stay tuned!
Let me know which keys are "easier said than done" for you. I will come clean right now and say I struggle with #9 the most. It's real easy to look at others and say "at least I don't dress like THAT!" I mean, go watch "Fashion Police"...it's brutal!
Anyway (I refrained from saying "whale" again hehe), it's almost time for my hubby to get home from work and we've got this interesting pot roast concoction chilling (well...actually cooking) in the crock pot which we are going to test out soon. Hopefully we are still alive after tasting. ;)
Ciao for now :)
Anna
