DISCLAIMER: If you are not mormon you will think I am crazy and have no idea what I am talkign about, but read if you want to!!
I have mass confusion on the subject matter of what is appropiate clothing and what isn't. Our church is a modest church, but, what is modest to me may not be modest to you and there are only so many specific statements in the doctrine about what the Prophets say is modest and what isn't. We also have our own preceptions on what we consume in our bodies. We all know Beer, and liquor is a no no as well as tea and coffe, but some believe Caffine in general is something that we should not consume. I am not one of those people. I love my caffine!!
So I guess my question is this: What is modest and what isn't? What is ok to consume and what isn't?
Pants that cover your garments, shirts that cover the sleeves of the tops, and cover the neck line. No altering in any way shape or from to fit normal clothing. If it covers my bottoms and hides my tops, I consider it fine to wear. My dresses are past my bottoms and my shirts are always hiding the undergarments well. So does this mean I can't wear skinny jeans or tights? What about a wrap dress that is snug on the waist and bodist? Is this inapporiate?
I am by far from a rebel, I don't like to be standing out because of the way I dress. I like my personality to cause the spotlight. I don't try to corrupt the youth or stain the primary. I try to speak to everyone I see even those I wish I never saw again. I attend every meeting I am able to and I help out or fill in when ever I am asked. I give 110% in all my callings, I'd even sing if I had the voice. So why in the world would I intend to dress to offend someone. Answer: I wouldn't!
I have my flaws trust me, a few know them! They are far from being an offensive dresser! I stopped wearing slacks to church because many said it wasn't appropriate. Excuse me but aren't slack more modest then a skirt. You do see less skin don't you... I haven't worn a pair of fancy carpi's to church in a year or so. I don't wear button up shirts to avoid the accidental mishap.
So please explain to me why you think that while I am wearing a longer skirt and a shirt that has so much loose fabric I feel like I am being swallowed buy a furry bear you think it is even half appropriate to ask me if I am wearing my garments or not. Please get used to the fact that I am not going anywhere, and I am not break ing any rules, by wearing a dress that fits my figure. You see nothing, I still have a temple recommend. I still can take the sacrament. Speak my name and gasp all you want when I walk in. I have style and I do not intend to loose that because though I am covering my garments I am still not modest or homely enough for you! I will not become a bland molly Mormon. I will be me, I am bright, bold and fashionable! Until I am questioned by the bishop (which even still may not work) I will dress with my closet not yours. You don't like my dress, or my slacks, you send me a check and I will be oh so thrilled to go buy new ones!
I also have 2 piercings in each ear and wear a cross necklace most of the time. Most of you didn't even know I have 4 piercings in my ears. Most can't even tell. They are far from flashy, and (in my opinion of course) modest..And yes! I have taken off my garments a few times to wear a fancy dress! This is something I am not hiding, if I was I wouldn't of posted a picture on facebook of me in one of those dresses!!!! So I don't need it pointed out to me over and over again by random people.. And no a turtle neck and jeans will not help hide my personality or inner funk. :) It's untameable
Here's the big kicker though: You can't judge me. though some still will. Posting and displaying my personality is a choice I make, wearing bright colors and makes up is a choice also, Pink slacks and heels once again is a choice I make. Not you
Leave your comments they are always welcome. I don't plan on getting offended~