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Sound advice. As Christian women, we ought to desire to adorn ourselves in a way honoring to God, keeping in mind the need to respect men around us by not dressing provocatively.
If you're like me, most of the clothes in your wardrobe meet these guidelines. Sure, we might have a low-cut top or dress, or one that shows too much back or shoulder, but with a camisole underneath or a shrug over it, we are good to go.
Or are we?
One thing that has come to my attention lately is just how distracting these many layers can be. Probably not to men around me, but certainly to me!
Case in point. I own a lovely j.crew strapless black dress. Usually I throw a cardigan over it, pair it with a pretty pair of heels, and call it a day.
Later that morning in church, I will find myself tugging it upwards, adjusting my cardigan, and hoping that the darn thing will stay up (and that the man in the pulpit won't notice me wrestling with it *eek*!).
Or that low cut top with the camisole underneath. I find myself tugging that up, adjusting my straps beneath, praying they won't pop out, etc.
These outfits cover me and appear modest in front of the mirror on my way out the door. But give it an hour or two of movement, and it is a battle to keep things just so.
When I'm struggling to hold a dress up or keep straps hidden, I am not focused or engaged in corporate worship.
Lately I've been trying to keep this in mind as I dress on Sunday mornings. My first question: "Is it modest?" And my second: "Will it stay that way without rearranging? Or will it be a distraction to me?"
This has definitely narrowed my selection. Yet the reward of going unhindered into the house of prayer has been immense! I wouldn't trade it for a thousand j.crew dresses ;).
What tips do you have for dressing sensibly on Sundays? Do you agree with my recent revelation?
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