I've always loved to dress beautifully, and I love it when other girls dress beautifully. I remember that every time I would visit my older brother at his college I would sit out on the dorm balcony for a few minutes every day and watch the girls flutter by in their skirts. It was such a picture of charm and beauty.
But, as you might say, with great beauty comes great responsibility.
The woman who takes it upon herself to dress beautifully is going to be dressing rather exceptionally in the world of today. She is, in a way, witnessing with her dress her ideas of what womanhood is. Ideally she would be promoting the dignity of women.
Unfortunately that isn't always the case. Unfortunately the attitude of some women is one of an aloof superiority. Her outward adorning isn't so concerned with promoting the dignity of women as it is with promoting her own self.
"Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing, but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."
If we intend to make some sort of statement with our dress, then we have an obligation to make sure that our interior is in conformity with that exterior. The best impression we leave on others shouldn't be our cunning outfit. It should be our humility, graciousness, and kindness, which the outfit should simply accentuate.
A beautiful dress doesn't make a beautiful woman. The imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit does.
But, as you might say, with great beauty comes great responsibility.
The woman who takes it upon herself to dress beautifully is going to be dressing rather exceptionally in the world of today. She is, in a way, witnessing with her dress her ideas of what womanhood is. Ideally she would be promoting the dignity of women.
Unfortunately that isn't always the case. Unfortunately the attitude of some women is one of an aloof superiority. Her outward adorning isn't so concerned with promoting the dignity of women as it is with promoting her own self.
"Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing, but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."
If we intend to make some sort of statement with our dress, then we have an obligation to make sure that our interior is in conformity with that exterior. The best impression we leave on others shouldn't be our cunning outfit. It should be our humility, graciousness, and kindness, which the outfit should simply accentuate.
A beautiful dress doesn't make a beautiful woman. The imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit does.
You have a lovely website! Truly a beautiful find for me today. Such a positive inspiration for young women. God bless!
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Lady Modesty
Well said Clare!!! I couldn't agree more.
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This is one of the most stunning posts I've read. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAmen sister! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this post. I saw the link to your site on Colleen Hammond's blog. Your thoughts are so beautifully expressed!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I smiled when I saw the patronesses of your blog - my daughter's middle name is Zelie. :)
I love this idea as well! i come from a household that believes that when at home, you should dress very casually. Problem with that is it often makes me "act" very casually...and not always in a good way. When I dress nicer, I act more gentle, kind and ladylike...but I don't know if parents will really support that too much. Any suggestions? Also, what are other ways to dress "beautifully" but not spend ages on your appearance? Would this be a nice top and maybe a little bit of work on your hair style? :) Thanks.
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