Mommy, I Want To Wear a Dress Like You Are!
Last Thursday night was hectic. We were packing for a camping trip, so most of the clothing that we really like was already in the van ready to go. But we had Bible Study to go to, and we wanted to look nice.
After trying on a few of the remaining clothes that she had, she decided to try on one of the lighter weight dresses she had hanging in her closet.
The reaction was interesting.
- A girl that was visiting remarked at how good my wife looked in the dress, and she proceeded to go up and change into a skirt as well.
- Next, my daughter begged my wife to let her wear a skirt too.
- And of course that meant that I had to go and put on a better shirt than the one that I had been wearing.
All of this happened because one woman decided to wear a dress instead of shorts.
The Power of Being an Example
Most of the time we want to do what’s easy or comfortable. Very few people like to make waves. When someone shows initiative, people tend to react to that initiative.
Just like my wife wearing a dress altered the clothing choices of the rest of the family, you can alter the reactions of those around you by what you wear.
Now, I’m not saying that everyone around you is going to all of a sudden rush to cover up because you showed up at the beach with a modest swimsuit, but what I am saying is that what you wear will have an impact on not only those around you but how those around you treat you.
For example, when I walk into a WalMart wearing a coat and tie on Sunday after church, I have many more people treat me with respect and call me “sir”. When I’m wearing jeans and a t-shirt, not so much.
I have the same kind of respect for those women that wears a modest skirt or professional business wear. Your clothing influences how you are perceived.
Influencing Generations
Children are especially moldable while they are young. They are consciously and sub-consciously watching you—what you like, what you do, and what you wear. If you take the time to make yourself look good and modest, you will find that your daughter will want to do that as well and your sons will take note of how their mom looks in every day dress.
I still have memories of this one top that my mom put on this one night before my dad came home. It was a little low cut—not risque—and I asked her why she was wearing it and she said that it was because my dad liked it.
However, she was always modest and it impacted my sister, who wore dresses and skirts to public high school.
Conclusion
You have an impact, whether you believe that you do or not. How are you impacting those around you?
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Super LIKE this article!! I enjoy reading about real circumstances and the results.
Only last night I had an event to attend and I wasn’t exactly sure what to wear. But I knew I wanted to look professional and nice. It turned out I was the most “dressed up” person there, but I didn’t feel it was overkill. Especially when a man stood there and waited for me to go through the door he had opened. =)
This is a cute story! I’ve had this happen before, too…I’m a bit notorious for overdressing (sigh…even when I try to “under”dress), and I’ve noticed it has an effect on the people I work with and my friends. Even my unsaved sister dresses a bit more modestly when we’re out together!
GO MAMMA! LOL! : ) Thats awesome that your wife did that! Lately God has really been poking me about skirts. I watched the TLC 19 Kids and counting, and TONS of blogs started poppping up around me about femininety. I haven’t worn jeans in a very long time ( except when the occasion called for it-when it was immodest to wear a skirt) I’ve never regretted that choice.
Thanks for the compliment– my daughter really likes skirts. However, she doesn’t always understand the concept of keeping them down– still working on that. She’s 3 1/2.
LOL! Yeah….I used to be that way too! : )
I was at a beauty pageant last night at a local county fair waiting for fireworks, and the first girl to come up was so nervous that she was fidgeting with her dress and raised the front up high enough to show her slip to the audience before letting it down!
There was this time, when I was a young boy, where I was playing David in a church play and I noticed that my fly was undone. Did I wait until the next scene where I go behind the risers to fix it? Nope. I lifted my costume and did it in the front row in front of everyone!
Bloomers are always nice for little girls who don’t yet know how to keep their dresses and skirts down, this allows them to run and play and not to have to worry with showing what they shouldn‘t. I even as a mom wear them sometimes when I’m down on the floor playing with the kids. I’ve even seen lots of bloomers made out of the same fabric as the dresses to match, and not be so noticeable.
The dress that my daughter wore to church this past Sunday had bloomers, though I think this lead to the dress actually being shorter because the designer knew these were underneath.
I’ve been feeling the same thing…
I’ve been feeling like God is telling me that I need to start wearing dresses and skirts, and it all started with the Duggars also, haha…
I had a baby not too long ago, and not I’m not able to wear any of my old clothes, don’t want to buy new clothes that might be too big soon, and I’m tired of wearing my old maternity clothes…
So I made my first modest skirt today… I’m so excited to wear it to church on Sunday!
I think it’s important that you follow your convictions and see where they go. I think that there is much to be said for allowing God to guide you– because only in His care will you find peace. This means different things and different standards for different people, but God did say that there was liberty in the Christian faith. We are all different people and that is part of the beauty of His creation!
Spot-on advice, MIn. There’s a lot of truth to what he said, Sherri. God bless you as you seek His will!
My cousin came to visit one afternoon a while back in an almost-spaghetti strap top. I’m not sure if she felt uncomfortable around my family and friends or what, but she borrowed a t-shirt from me to wear underneath. She looked pretty cute then, I thought. :)
This was a good story. Little girls really do look up to the older ones. All little kids have wardrobe malfunctions. It is funny most of the time. :)