In a world of "show me," where patches of bare skin, tight clothes and droopy drawers are the norm, a peculiar sight could be seen at the mall last weekend. A young couple walking hand in hand, clothed well, modest, and beautiful. Him - shirt tucked into high waist, belted jeans. Her - simple pants and doubly-layered shirt covered by a bright blue wrap. But as they went along the wrap would occasionally slip down and he would pause to gently pull it back up to hide her bare shoulders from the sun and the people around them.
This, dear reader, is how I define modesty. Where most would "take it off," the concern by both of them - her to wear the wrap in the first place and he to aid her, they kept it. Yes, two lovers would desire the other, but the meaning behind the gesture of covering the shoulders or wearing the veil is incredibly important and significant.
Now, I'm not saying I'm an advocate for wearing something on the head all the time nor is the choice of spaghetti-strap sleeveless shirt considered modest for everybody. What I'm saying is, whatever level of modesty you choose, you should make sure you aren't' doing it to attract negative or lustful attention and you respect other people's choices in clothing.
Yes, there are times when I've wanted to tell some teenage boys to pull up their pants and some young women to wear a higher neckline and longer shorts and skirts. But even in history, with differing styles and levels of modesty, there have always been ways to "stand out" and attract the attention of the world. Unfortunately, as the world has gone on turning, more and more skin is seen it seems.
I call upon both the young women and men of this day and age: discover your own style. Loosen the corsetpants (yes I just made that word up). Hide the underwear. You want to be noticed? Be the butterfly. Wear the extra flowing layer that hides the figure. Wear the vest that adds some class.
Be the trend-setter. Find the right outfit for you that people will compliment you for what you're wearing, not what's underneath. Be eccentric. Wear something crazy so that people notice it instead of the body and skin you have.
Look for the person that would offer you something more to wear if you express discomfort or question yourself on your modesty. And never turn them down if they give you the look that asks, "cover me."
This, dear reader, is how I define modesty. Where most would "take it off," the concern by both of them - her to wear the wrap in the first place and he to aid her, they kept it. Yes, two lovers would desire the other, but the meaning behind the gesture of covering the shoulders or wearing the veil is incredibly important and significant.
Now, I'm not saying I'm an advocate for wearing something on the head all the time nor is the choice of spaghetti-strap sleeveless shirt considered modest for everybody. What I'm saying is, whatever level of modesty you choose, you should make sure you aren't' doing it to attract negative or lustful attention and you respect other people's choices in clothing.
Yes, there are times when I've wanted to tell some teenage boys to pull up their pants and some young women to wear a higher neckline and longer shorts and skirts. But even in history, with differing styles and levels of modesty, there have always been ways to "stand out" and attract the attention of the world. Unfortunately, as the world has gone on turning, more and more skin is seen it seems.
I call upon both the young women and men of this day and age: discover your own style. Loosen the corsetpants (yes I just made that word up). Hide the underwear. You want to be noticed? Be the butterfly. Wear the extra flowing layer that hides the figure. Wear the vest that adds some class.
Be the trend-setter. Find the right outfit for you that people will compliment you for what you're wearing, not what's underneath. Be eccentric. Wear something crazy so that people notice it instead of the body and skin you have.
Look for the person that would offer you something more to wear if you express discomfort or question yourself on your modesty. And never turn them down if they give you the look that asks, "cover me."
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