1. When you get dressed each day, remember that you are dressing for the Lord, as His treasure, for the purpose of serving Him and reflecting His light inside of you!
2. Buy camisoles, leggings, and thin shirts with varying necklines to layer under clothing and help to ensure modesty.
3. Wear boots and leggings with your skirts in the winter.
4. Shop at resale shops for modest, less expensive styles.
5. Purchase a bigger size if the article of clothing is too tight, but make sure that it doesn't bulge in the wrong places! :)
6. If you find a brand/style of clothing that is modest and fits you well, invest in a bunch of them because styles and brands are always changing.
7. If you aren't sure about it, don't buy it. Just because an outfit is modest doesn't mean you have to get it. And if it is borderline modest and you keep second guessing yourself, skip it! Only buy clothes you think you will actually wear (and I mean more than once!).
8. For swim suits, shop in the active wear section for moisture-wicking tops and bottoms.
9. To dress up plain tops, use scarves, short necklaces, and long necklaces.
10. Use jewelry that isn't really big and gaudy. It should accessorize your outfit, not take over!
11. Simple yet pretty hair styles can be accomplished with some bobby pins, heat (curling iron or straightener), a pretty clip, gel, mousse, etc. God gave you hair that looks good on you! Don't be extreme and change it too much!
12. Make-up isn't for everyone. I know lots of girls who look great without it! If you do wear it, be natural. Don't wear very bright, dark, or obvious colors anywhere on your face. Find products that look good with your skin and features. (Ask your mom for her advice!) Keep your look fresh and sweet.
13. Before you go somewhere, think about what you will be doing. Will you be around little kids? Make sure your outfit is conducive to sitting on the floor, bending over, etc. Will you be on stage? Make sure that there are no eye-catching aspects of your outfit that will distract from your performance. Will you be exercising? Make sure that you can be modest in all positions. You get the picture! Ask yourself if you will be comfortable and modest with what you will be doing in your outfit!
14. As we talked about in our last post, draw attention to your face. Make sure that your outfit doesn't draw people's eyes to your body, but lifts them upward toward your smile!
15. Don't forget, have fun! There is so much freedom and joy in modesty! We'll keep digging into it in the weeks to come!
Blessings,
Christina
Soli Deo Gloria ~ To God Alone Be the Glory!
