Not a church mouse

Look at today’s “hottest fashions”. Other than possibly Winter months, even the mention of dressing modestly conjures of a picture of a church mouse with no personality, gumption, or zeal for life! Many women complain about how men look at them “like a piece of meat” but ladies, when do we take responsibility for our own fashion choices? I have to tell you from personal experience that looking cute with different accessories and articles of clothing is much more interesting than leaving hardly anything to the imagination. My personal favorites are scarves, tights, belts, hats, and the list goes on and on. It’s much easier to stay warm than it is to cool off. So you’re saying, “Well that’s great for winter, what about summer when it’s 106 F outside!”

There are materials like cotton that help wick away moisture aka sweat better than others. Wearing cotton tanks that don’t show the whole caboodle isn’t going to kill you. I usually wear a camisole underneath if I’m having a “problem”. We’ve all been there when you have to keep tugging and pulling and it just starts to become irritating.  There are other materials like linen that are very cool in summer but take more care. I love a good linen pant in summer. It makes me feel like I’m on the beach!

Let’s talk about what everyone is already thinking. Bottoms. Ladies, I know that romper you’ve been working out to fit into is looking mighty fine but do you really want to worry about which way you bend so that things aren’t…revealed? A few extra inches on a short isn’t going to make or break the heat. I promise. I’m not saying you have to wear shorts down to your knees but really? If you have to second guess yourself it’s probably not a good idea. We are called to be women clothed with strength and dignity, “Proverbs 31:25”. We all have this idea of an amazing Godly man waltzing into our lives, taking our hand, and riding off into the great unknown but we are living our lives contrary to that! We need to become this kind of woman from the inside out. Not by reeling these men in by our physical appearance because again, in Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” If you already have your man, then do you want another woman’s husband looking at you like “that”.  I know there is no way to avoid the visual prowess of our dear male population but we can sure help them out!

This may sound really overwhelming. This mindset change more than likely will not happen over night. If it does, Amen! But it’s a process. Every day taking the creativity and individuality God gave each of us and putting it to good use. Not letting the world dictate what makes us special. Showing extra body parts and skin doesn’t make you special. Unfortunately, there are plenty of girls who do that already. What makes YOU stand out is your heart, your love for God, your love for others, your personality as quirky or not quirky as it may be. Let the real you shine through, the you God created you to be!

-Amber