Comments on: Fashion plate vs. Faithful Femininity

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:19:10 +0000

good post. I am really good at making sure not too much is exposed, but I do still struggle with the balance between dressing nice/stylish and looking good enough to catch someone’s eye. It is so hard for me too because guys view things so differently than I do so something I think is totally fine could be the wrong outfit to wear.

By: Mirriam

Mirriam — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:30:57 +0000

This is great! Thanks for posting. I L♥VE YOUR CLOTHES! You should start a magazine, like ELIZAmag.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:06:32 +0000

Thanks Christa! This was awesome and you posed some great questions that I’ll be asking myself. I love the idea of posting them right next to your dressing mirror! I like to dress semi-stylish…but with my own style still there. I enjoy wearing jewelry and make-up and such…but you’re Dad is right. We need to re-check our motives for dressing the way we do…whichever way that is. Are our heart and motives pure in this area? Blessings to you!

Shalom!

By: Christie

Christie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:20:10 +0000

Wow, thanks so much for this! Its been a long road to modesty for me, and I find myself struggling with those same questions from time to time.

Demure… to me, it calls up images of a fresh faced, honest eyed, quiet spirited woman. I think that’s probably the hardest thing about Christianity and fashion… the world seeks to be as far away from demure as possible. The “fashion world” seems to be inherently sensual and seductive.

I’ve begun realizing lately that I almost have to redefine fashion for myself, and come up with my own “style”… and let go of that long held to and deep rooted desire to fit in. I still want to look nice, attractive, orderly … but I don’t care anymore if other people see me as “fashionable” in the Vogue sense of the word.

And may I say how encouraging it is to see a young lady listening to her father, and valuing his advice… even when it is, at first, painful.

By: Kristin Braun

Kristin Braun — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:11:09 +0000

Excellent post, Christa! I really appreciated those questions…they really convicted me to look at my motivation for how I dress

I love the carnival idea!! I’ll have to think up some ideas for you

By: Christa Taylor

Christa Taylor — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:55:12 +0000

Thanks girls!

I am seriously thinking about heading up a “modesty carnival”, with some type of free C-T.com giveaway.

Any ideas?

By: Miss S.

Miss S. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:03:14 +0000

Very nice article! I often find myself caring more about my appearance than I should. It’s nice to know that I don’t struggle alone.
-Miss S.

By: MC

MC — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:25:01 +0000

I loved your post, and your Dad is right to care. How we dress often sends signals we don’t always think we are sending.