With the rising temperatures of summer, I urge all young women to find the appropriate ways to dress for the heat. It is the simple fact of respecting your body enough to not expose it to the world around you. It is possible to be proud and confident in your own body without needing to show it off. In today’s culture, it is difficult and rare for young ladies to go against the trending styles of our society’s view of what’s appropriate. However, there are plenty of tips out there to help us remain modest.
W.W.M.S: What would mom say? This is an easy way to check if your outfit is appropriate. Whether you literally ask your mother for her opinion or you assume the outcome mentally, it’s smart to follow her advice. If you wouldn't wear the attire around your mother, father or the rest of the family, then it probably shouldn't be worn for others.
It appears that all clothing has become shorter, tighter and lower in the past five years. The majority of stores aimed towards the youth are cluttered with skimpy tops and cut up shorts. I feel like I should be attending Coachella if I buy any of those items. Despite all of the provocative clothes around us, it is possible to find cute, comfortable, modest clothes that still beat the temperature. I personally love Francesca’s, Gap and J. Crew because they offer trendy clothing that I can feel appropriate in. Try to find your happy medium between grandma shorts and ripped shorty-shorts for your summer outfits.
Believe it or not, it is possible to go swimming while keeping yourself well-covered. A tank top and shorts are not necessary to do so. There are plenty of one pieces, tankinis and even bikinis that get the job done. It should be completely obvious as to which bathing suits will expose more or less of you. The stringier it is, the less it conceals. If you have to double check which side of the bottoms is the back, they probably don't do a good job of covering you. Always make yourself aware of where a swimsuit will draw attention to.
Also, stay aware of how your outfit will affect the men around you. With this said, however, you should not dress modestly strictly because of guys or when you are around them. If you wear a slightly revealing outfit and a man gives you negative attention, it is not your fault. I have found myself in this scenario and it brought me discomfort and anxiety. I have also found myself in the opposite scenario: I was at a pool party where I happened to be the only girl in a one piece and my guy friend extended his appreciation for my choice to stay modest. I never imagined that I would receive positive attention from a guy regarding my modesty. That just seems impossible. However, it made me aware of how difficult it can be for good guys to keep their minds pure while they are surrounded by promiscuity everyday. Always remain conscious of whether you are causing others to have positive or negative thoughts towards your body.
With all of this being said, I hope young women can stand out from today's culture by insisting to dress modestly regardless of the weather.
