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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap: They say that only real men can wear pink, but a pink tie? I’m not sure. White is a color that you should avoid. The fact that there’s water in the background means that he could get wet and the suit would be translucent.

In any case, at least the girl with him is wearing a more sensible color. If only it came up a little higher on top.

Foy: I’m not a big fan of the lace or lines on her dress. It draws undue                   attention to her chest and waist.

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A generation ago it was common that Sunday was the day that you put on your “Sunday Best.”  Your common clothes would not do, and you had to be just so.

Today, “just as I am” is more than a song of invitation, it’s extent of the thought that some put into what they’ll wear.  Even those that preach the Word are finding how much they can get away with not dressing in a shirt and tie.

Sometime in the past generation, the emphasis was placed on the love of God and, I believe, in attempt to appeal to more people the church decided it had to make church appeal to the masses.

Now, it’s gotten to the point that some believe that those that would dress up—wear a skirt or a tie—are legalistic.

Just like some can view those that choose to be modest as legalistic (and some are, don’t get me wrong), most of the time it comes from a heart that desires to please God rather than a desire to submit to a series of rules.

Why I Dress Up

You see, if I were just going to a social club I’d have no problem going casual.  When I go to work, I am asked to dress business casual.  If I were to go visit the President of the United States, I’d wear a suit.  So, why is it ok for me to go to a house of worship to worship the King of Kings dressed in the same clothes I would wear to do housework?

If the whole point of going to church is to worship God, how we dress should reflect it.  In times past people had to bring their best sacrifice to the temple.  They had to bring their best clothing to the temple.  They feared God.

I understand that God loves us as we are.  I understand that I can pray and worship God wherever I am and whatever I’m dressed in.  However, this hasn’t changed from the Old Testament. God has always been there, and yet when people are joining together for the express purpose of worship, why should they decide to dress down for it?

I dress up because I always have—it’s a way I show respect for the Lord—and because it helps to keep my mind focus on things above.  How about you?

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Erin: Classy!

MInTheGap: What can I say?  Other than the fact that getting to know an iron would be a good idea, this is pretty modest.

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – What is that on his coat?  Did he make it and then have felt images of it attached?  I would say modest, but I’m going mostly modest because of the attention that jacket would draw!

Erin – Interesting coat and shoes…But modest.

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – His pants are up prety hight, and the jacket color is iffy, but yes.  It’s modest.

Erin – Modest and classy.

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – Yes.

Erin – Nice! (More men should wear hats. They look so dashing!)

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – Yes.  White pants are a little attention getting, but not immodest.

Rachel – Modest and classy.

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – Yes, certainly, without a doubt.

Rachel – Modest and classy.

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Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – Mostly Modest.  Here’s where I have trouble separating sloppy from modest.  I don’t consider it modest to draw attention to the fact that one has the inability to tuck one’s shirt in.

Rachel – Yes, very modest, although the shirt hanging out the bottom looks a little sloppy.  Guys have it so easy!

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(Sun photo by André F. Chung / October 26, 2007)

Is This Modest?

MInTheGap – Yes.  Guys have it easy.

Erin – Very classic and modest…That orange tie is something else though.

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