Can’t Touch This
Here’s something you may or may not have thought about. What does the material of the outfit that you are wearing say to others?
Men’s Health says that if you wear a Snug, Soft Sweater that you are inviting a male companion to make physical contact:
“I’m fully aware that when I wear my luxe, short-sleeved gray cashmere turtleneck, my boyfriend can’t keep his hands off me. It’s too easy, really”.
There’s some disagreement here about why women wear these fabrics—do they like the way that it feels, or think that “he” will like the way it feels. In any case, it is sending a message.
This raises another important issue about modesty, in my book. Modesty is about the mind. It’s about your mindset in when you put the article of clothing on, and it’s the mindset of the man that sees you.
What does your clothing make him think about?
This is a valid question that any modest girl or woman should be thinking about—since those of looser morals are already thinking about it.
Is This Modest?
Why are you wearing this kind of sweater? Are you seeking touch or attention or do you like the feel?
How do you pair a sweater like this? Do you pair it with tight pants? Does the sweater show off your body? Do you wear it as a layer?
This article of clothing could go either way to me. I believe this picture is modest. However, I can easily find photos of the same item that are used immodestly.
It comes back to the question of “Why are you wearing it?” and “What is the fit?”
Loading ...
So much of it, too, is how we carry ourselves. The sweater in that picture would have a totally different look to it if it were worn by a mellow, self-confident woman as opposed to a hyper, attention-seeking woman. Ladies, let’s carry ourselves like the daugters of God we are.
Anna Graces last blog post..Kaleo’s Transfusion Went Well
Anna Grace, your comment is so key. Our demeanor says almost as much as our clothing. Okay, only one more article to rate in this series. Here I go.
#Feb2011NCARating
Hear, hear Anna Grace! Preach it!
I don’t have a whole lot of experience in the sweater department, seeing as how I live in New Orleans and my winter wardrobe consists of a windbreaker. :) But definitely, DEFINITELY, if you are putting something on just to get noticed or touched, there’s something wrong with the heart. Prov. 16:1
Rachels last blog post..How Do You Spell Relief?
You’re right. It’s all about the heart.
So, the moral of the story is, when getting a heart transplant, you’d better hope it’s a good one… JK Sorry, stupid joke. Carry on.
I keep seeing that picture on various articles. I don’t have any idea who he is, but he reminds me of an old friend of mine. And he has a great smile! :)
I like soft fabrics because I like to feel soft and cuddly and they are generally warmer. But yes, still want to be modest.
#Feb2011NCARating
Abigail Joy´s last post ..Perfection