---by Marissa Feiring
The Blessed Mother is the perfect woman. I'm sure we can all agree on that. But how many of us reflect our admiration of her in the way we dress? Mary has an iconic style. In all her apparitions, the seers pretty much unanimously reported that she was dressed in flowy garments, with a sash about her waist, and a veil on her head. However, it would look very unusual if we all started walking around in the fashion of 30 A.D., so we need to modernize the outfit a bit.
For a pants outfit, start with a white, flowy shirt as your starter. Tunic shirts are perfect for this. They add more coverage to your bottom area, and add grace to an otherwise ordinary pair of jeans.
Then, add a pair of bootcut or slim fitting jeans, depending on your body shape. Curvy girls get bootcut, straight-figured girls get slim jeans. If you choose to wear slim jeans, please keep it modest. Make sure they have some give and aren't skin tight. If you can't comfortably cross your legs, they are too tight.
Then, define your waist with a belt or a sash. For a truly Marian look, wear a blue belt. There are so many different shades of blue, so get creative and find one that matches your personality or coloring best. Robins egg, aqua, teal, ocean gray, midnight blue... I could go on and on!
Then, instead of a mantle, wear a beautiful headband. This company has absolutely gorgeous headbands. As a caveat, it is so hard just to pick one or two if you buy one! For footwear, find a nice, comfortable pair of ballet flats. If you possibly could, shoes in the same color as your belt or headband would really tie the outfit together. Add a simple necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring, and your outfit is complete. Pearl jewelry is perfect for this look.
For a skirt outfit, pick out a lovely, a-line skirt in your favorite shade of blue. The skirt can be ankle or knee length, depending on your particular taste.
Then, find a white shirt with lacy details. The shirt should be rather slim cut when paired with a flowy skirt. We want to look like a lady, not a tent. The shirt should not be so slim cut, however, that you see your belly button crease through it.
Then, add a scarf to your outfit. If you can afford it, a silk scarf would be the perfect addition to your Marian wardrobe. You can either tie the scarf in your hair like a head band and let the ends flow down or drape it around your neck. It's really fun to find different ways to tie a scarf. One of the easiest is the french knot. Simply fold the scarf in half, put on your neck, and bring the ends through the loop created by folding in half. For foot wear, add a pair of sandals, ballet flats, or high heels, depending on your taste or the occasion. Then, add some feminine jewelry, and voila!
Mary is the perfect example of a pure, modest woman. Her clothes reflected her sweet virginity through simple, flowy silhouettes, and tasteful, quiet colors. As Catholic young women, we would do well to imitate her in every aspect, even in the way she dressed.
Mystical Rose, Pray for us!
Marissa Feiring is 18 years old, and a homeschool graduate. She is currently a freshman at Christendom College in VA.
The Blessed Mother is the perfect woman. I'm sure we can all agree on that. But how many of us reflect our admiration of her in the way we dress? Mary has an iconic style. In all her apparitions, the seers pretty much unanimously reported that she was dressed in flowy garments, with a sash about her waist, and a veil on her head. However, it would look very unusual if we all started walking around in the fashion of 30 A.D., so we need to modernize the outfit a bit.
For a pants outfit, start with a white, flowy shirt as your starter. Tunic shirts are perfect for this. They add more coverage to your bottom area, and add grace to an otherwise ordinary pair of jeans.
Then, add a pair of bootcut or slim fitting jeans, depending on your body shape. Curvy girls get bootcut, straight-figured girls get slim jeans. If you choose to wear slim jeans, please keep it modest. Make sure they have some give and aren't skin tight. If you can't comfortably cross your legs, they are too tight.
Then, define your waist with a belt or a sash. For a truly Marian look, wear a blue belt. There are so many different shades of blue, so get creative and find one that matches your personality or coloring best. Robins egg, aqua, teal, ocean gray, midnight blue... I could go on and on!
Then, instead of a mantle, wear a beautiful headband. This company has absolutely gorgeous headbands. As a caveat, it is so hard just to pick one or two if you buy one! For footwear, find a nice, comfortable pair of ballet flats. If you possibly could, shoes in the same color as your belt or headband would really tie the outfit together. Add a simple necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring, and your outfit is complete. Pearl jewelry is perfect for this look.
For a skirt outfit, pick out a lovely, a-line skirt in your favorite shade of blue. The skirt can be ankle or knee length, depending on your particular taste.
Then, find a white shirt with lacy details. The shirt should be rather slim cut when paired with a flowy skirt. We want to look like a lady, not a tent. The shirt should not be so slim cut, however, that you see your belly button crease through it.
Then, add a scarf to your outfit. If you can afford it, a silk scarf would be the perfect addition to your Marian wardrobe. You can either tie the scarf in your hair like a head band and let the ends flow down or drape it around your neck. It's really fun to find different ways to tie a scarf. One of the easiest is the french knot. Simply fold the scarf in half, put on your neck, and bring the ends through the loop created by folding in half. For foot wear, add a pair of sandals, ballet flats, or high heels, depending on your taste or the occasion. Then, add some feminine jewelry, and voila!
Mary is the perfect example of a pure, modest woman. Her clothes reflected her sweet virginity through simple, flowy silhouettes, and tasteful, quiet colors. As Catholic young women, we would do well to imitate her in every aspect, even in the way she dressed.
Mystical Rose, Pray for us!
Marissa Feiring is 18 years old, and a homeschool graduate. She is currently a freshman at Christendom College in VA.
I remember doing this on the day I completed St. Louis de Montfort's Total Consecration, and it was exciting in a sweet way to try to dress myself after what a modern-day Madonna would look like. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this; I've never thought about dressing like Mary! What a beautiful way to truly look to her as a feminine role model! Go Christendom College! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely! You should put together a photo montage for inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteMarissa! How lovley to find your writing here! I loved reading it and can't wait to employ what you wrote. God bless! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, go Christendom indeed! I can't wait till I go there in a couple years. :D Great post, I love these tips :) The French knot is my favorite way to wear a scarf.
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