I don’t know about you, but I like clothes and shoes and purses. And it’s no secret that I color my hair and I love a good mani/pedi.
There’s nothing wrong with primping and being girly. The Bible even tells us that the Proverbs 31 woman made sure to dress her best (v. 22).
Unfortunately it’s becoming more difficult than ever to be a modest fashionista. The necklines on shirts are getting lower, shorts are getting shorter and some of the season’s hottest skirts are no larger than a washcloth.
If that’s not bad enough, the most popular sizes in the junior’s section seem more suited to fit a Barbie doll than a real girl. Don’t even get me started on bathing suits. So what’s a girl to do?
Romans 12: 2 gives us great insight: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Every time you walk into a store you find yourself facing a choice: you can conform to the world’s standard of what’s appropriate or you can choose to be modest.
Believe it or not there is a way to be a modest trendsetter. Here are a few ideas from some modest yet trendy teen girls I know:
- If a top is cut too low buy a tank top to wear underneath to give yourself more coverage.
- If a skirt is too short wear a pair of leggings underneath and make it appropriate.
- If spaghetti straps show too much skin wear a regular tank top in a coordinating color underneath.
- If shorts seem hopeless cut up an old pair of jeans at just the right length.
You do not have to buy into what the world says is appropriate. Instead, you can take what the stores offer and alter it to make it fit your standard for modesty and fashion. You can still wear what’s in—just wear it your way.
Why is modesty such a hot topic in our Christian circles?
Great articles and it’s so helpful. I want to add your blog into my rrs reader but i can’t find the rrs address. Would you please send your address to my email? Thanks a lot!
Tay: I think modesty is such a hot topic in Christian circles because a lot of girls and women in those circles have a hard time finding a balance between modesty and fashion.
Shannon! I love you. What you do is so vital to teenage girls, and your book The divine dance helped me a lot growing up. Thank you. This article is awesome. God has used you in so many lives, including mine.
Sarah: Thanks for your encouraging words. I am so glad you enjoyed this post and that The Divine Dance helped you
I love to hear that!
Great post Shannon! Glad we could connect on Twitter. Would you be interested in sharing this post in a resource library for youth pastors?
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Let me know–God bless!!
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