Are u really a Christian if you dress sexy?

[Shimmie]

^^ Hey, those pants are chic... I like the Bronze best. The Tan and Chambray ensembles are cute, too...

Laela...

Hey Laela....


I'll end up getting 'Black'. After all of that. Trying to decide which color. I'm so typical.





Okay... it's a wrap. I'm ordering the Black in size medium. Yup...

A size small will choke my glutes. Then I'll be banned from praising Jesus....

I'm silly and sleepy.

Sweet sleep, Angel. You and hubby...

 

[Guitarhero]

Now why you all up in my clothes closet?

I was saving these for my Sunday Best...

Geeeeee whiz .................

And folks thought I was being extra, judging every little thing. These are literal examples and I thought my examples were clear enough not to have to pollute the CF with those images Y'all, literally, this is what I'm talking about. And I do definitely mean those images are exactly on Saturday/Sunday...

Camel toe is the outline of the entire vaginal area, including the indentation between the vulva, seen through the clothing.

 

[Shimmie]

And folks thought I was being extra, judging every little thing. These are literal examples and I thought my examples were clear enough not to have to pollute the CF with those images Y'all, literally, this is what I'm talking about. And I do definitely mean those images are exactly on Saturday/Sunday...

Camel toe is the outline of the entire vaginal area, including the indentation between the vulva, seen through the clothing.

I am sooooo glad that Jesus looks at the heart and overlooks the 'camel toe'.

I ain't never in my life heard of such a thing; I've never even seen a real camel's toes...

I can't take anymore acronyms for body parts. They're being called everything but what they are.

 

[hair_rehab]

I know we have been discussing what/what not to wear in church, but what about situations outside of church? For instance, swimsuits and workout clothing at the gym. These are two situations that I'm still conflicted about in my personal walk.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Guitarhero
Sadly I have seen the examples of the items you posted in our church...(on Sunday)

Shimmie
I LOVE THOSE PANTS! But I don't think they would look good on a plus sized girl like me...

 

[Shimmie]

Guitarhero
Sadly I have seen the examples of the items you posted in our church...(on Sunday)

Shimmie
I LOVE THOSE PANTS! But I don't think they would look good on a plus sized girl like me...

Shimmie's hips and glutes aren't little...

I should wear a warning sign that says, 'Slow down, wide curves ahead', drive with extreme caution.

One of the reasons I love this style, is that it flatter's my curves. I should be wearing a size small or extra small, due to my short height, but I need a medium.

I plan to wear them pushed up (below my knee area) in the Capri style.

 

[Shimmie]

I know we have been discussing what/what not to wear in church, but what about situations outside of church? For instance, swimsuits and workout clothing at the gym.

These are two situations that I'm still conflicted about in my personal walk.

At the gym I wear either a long T-Shirt or Long Sweat Shirt over my pants. I've noticed that most of the women do the same and there is a mix of different cultures there, so it's not limited to Christianity. I think the women are just being modest about their apparel.

In my Dance class and exercise classes I wear a leotard and leggings. However, I usually have a hip wrap or a short hip skirt over the the leggings which covers my glutes and front area. It's a class full of women so it's really not an issue with wearing our Dance apparel.

There aren't any men in our classes so it's not an issue; and when I'm outside of the class I have a pair of sweat pants or a longer skirt and full blouse or jacket over my Dance clothes.

I'm not a swimmer or a pool or beach person. I have issues getting into the same water where crowds have been. (Don't pay me no mind)

However, I wear a one-piece bathing suit and a cover up (such as a paero -- I have a lot of these from my Hula wardrobe; I also have a Tank Kini which is basically the appearence of a one piece. I make it a point to keep my 'cheeks' (glutes) and 'other lower parts' unexposed in a bathing suite.

I also wear huge sun hats when I'm in the sun to protect my skin. With the pareo wrapped around me like a sarong, the cute sandals, pretty pink toes, and the sun hat and my sun glasses, I'm truly all pulled together without exposing my anatomy.

 

[Prudent1]

The Bad Girls Club (which I caught while flipping channels ) had an entire spoof of 'camel toe syndrome' a while back and how men/ ppl were reacting on the streets to her appearance. It was sooo funnee. Anyway, this discussion and Guitarhero's post made me remember it. So, I had to do a google image search for camel toe.
Ok, back to being serious again.

 

[Shimmie]

The Bad Girls Club (which I caught while flipping channels ) had an entire spoof of 'camel toe syndrome' a while back and how men/ ppl were reacting on the streets to her appearance. It was sooo funnee. Anyway, this discussion and Guitarhero's post made me remember it. So, I had to do a google image search for camel toe.
Ok, back to being serious again.

Now why did I have to look ?

All this time, I never knew my toes were showing.

 

[Shimmie]

I love this top...it's the sparkles on it that have my attention. They don't have my size medium (12).

I forgot to post the link

http://www.lanebryant.com/plus-size...Mcatp=cat_4019@6000&Mcat=4020@6000#LaneBryant

Ashley Stewart has size 12's... Hmmmmmm...

I'm not dropping any hints...

 

[CoilyFields]

To the unsaved: Come exactly as you are

To the newly saved: Befriend them and be an example

To the "been saved": A stern but loving discussion about your clothing choices

Random immodest moments: An Older, respected, KNOWN (by the person they are approaching) Woman should take the lady aside and gently show her where the Bible says to be modest, then explain to her why her particular outfit caused said woman to feel the need to approach her. NOTE: this should not be the first EVER conversation between these two women.

I think the biggest problem is that we grow up not being taught the concept of modesty (does that even exist in media?) and so when its "sprung" on us its an affront to our entire wardrobes! lol. Its like someone all of a sudden telling you that you have to wear a burka now...if you dont agree with the principles of the burka then it is nothing but a burden and limitation of freedom for you. That is why the chiange towards modesty must began in the heart by the promting of the Holy Spirit. If I agree with God and see what HE says about modesty and am lead by the Holy Spirit then it wont seem restrictive...His yoke is easy and his burdens are light. And along the way there may be women to help guide me along. LOVINGLY!

It also helps if there are examples of women around that persons age that are fashionable and modest. Modest doesnt have to equal frumpy (as some think).

We also have to realize that many fashions and styles are CREATED to attract male attention. Womens clothing is highly sexualized in our culture. I HATE to see women with pants that have wording across the butt! It serves NO purpose but to draw a persons eyes to your behind. It can be difficult to not fall prey to the revealing clothing of our times but its do-able!

THere is less and less disctinction between my "church clothes" and my everyday clothes. But there are certain things I will wear other places that I wouldnt be comfortable in at church (i.e. shorts, tank tops, shoulderless dresses etc.)

 

[Shimmie]

To the unsaved: Come exactly as you are

To the newly saved: Befriend them and be an example

To the "been saved": A stern but loving discussion about your clothing choices

Random immodest moments: An Older, respected, KNOWN (by the person they are approaching) Woman should take the lady aside and gently show her where the Bible says to be modest, then explain to her why her particular outfit caused said woman to feel the need to approach her. NOTE: this should not be the first EVER conversation between these two women.

I think the biggest problem is that we grow up not being taught the concept of modesty (does that even exist in media?) and so when its "sprung" on us its an affront to our entire wardrobes! lol. Its like someone all of a sudden telling you that you have to wear a burka now...if you dont agree with the principles of the burka then it is nothing but a burden and limitation of freedom for you. That is why the chiange towards modesty must began in the heart by the promting of the Holy Spirit. If I agree with God and see what HE says about modesty and am lead by the Holy Spirit then it wont seem restrictive...His yoke is easy and his burdens are light. And along the way there may be women to help guide me along. LOVINGLY!

It also helps if there are examples of women around that persons age that are fashionable and modest. Modest doesnt have to equal frumpy (as some think).

We also have to realize that many fashions and styles are CREATED to attract male attention. Womens clothing is highly sexualized in our culture. I HATE to see women with pants that have wording across the butt! It serves NO purpose but to draw a persons eyes to your behind. It can be difficult to not fall prey to the revealing clothing of our times but its do-able!

THere is less and less disctinction between my "church clothes" and my everyday clothes. But there are certain things I will wear other places that I wouldnt be comfortable in at church (i.e. shorts, tank tops, shoulderless dresses etc.)

Nice post...

One Sunday as I was sitting in Church listening to the choir, one of the Ushers came to me and handed me a 'gift box'. The wrapping paper was a pretty pink and white with tiny flowers and scripture between each of the flowers from Ezekiel 34..."There shall be showers of blessings."

I opened the box... yep: Yes, right there in my seat with the choir singing and inside was a beautiful two-piece olive green dress. It has a sash that tied just below the waist and it was a pencil type skirt and the top was a slim cut with a round neckline.

I loved that dress. And to this very day, I don't know who it was who blessed me with it. The box was wrapped in love and inside was a beautiful card with a loving message from the heart of a Christian sister (or brother ???) or a husband and wife or even my Pastors... with money inside for shoes and other things that a woman needs.

I had been saved for a while, but I had lost a lot of weight and my wardrobe was limited to clothes that fit. God placed it upon someone's heart to bless me.

Perhaps this is another way to approach a sister who comes to Church dressed "unprepared". Or even invite her to lunch and have a shopping day.

There are so many loving ways to help those who want to be helped and need it.

 

[Laela]

@Guitarhero, @Shimmie, @Prudent, With all seriousness, there has to be a problem with camel toe in a church, if the pastor addresses it from the pulpit...

 

[Laela]

@ the bolded... that's well put!

To the unsaved: Come exactly as you are

To the newly saved: Befriend them and be an example

To the "been saved": A stern but loving discussion about your clothing choices

Random immodest moments: An Older, respected, KNOWN (by the person they are approaching) Woman should take the lady aside and gently show her where the Bible says to be modest, then explain to her why her particular outfit caused said woman to feel the need to approach her. NOTE: this should not be the first EVER conversation between these two women.

I think the biggest problem is that we grow up not being taught the concept of modesty (does that even exist in media?) and so when its "sprung" on us its an affront to our entire wardrobes! lol. Its like someone all of a sudden telling you that you have to wear a burka now...if you dont agree with the principles of the burka then it is nothing but a burden and limitation of freedom for you. That is why the chiange towards modesty must began in the heart by the promting of the Holy Spirit. If I agree with God and see what HE says about modesty and am lead by the Holy Spirit then it wont seem restrictive...His yoke is easy and his burdens are light. And along the way there may be women to help guide me along. LOVINGLY!

It also helps if there are examples of women around that persons age that are fashionable and modest. Modest doesnt have to equal frumpy (as some think).

We also have to realize that many fashions and styles are CREATED to attract male attention. Womens clothing is highly sexualized in our culture. I HATE to see women with pants that have wording across the butt! It serves NO purpose but to draw a persons eyes to your behind. It can be difficult to not fall prey to the revealing clothing of our times but its do-able!

THere is less and less disctinction between my "church clothes" and my everyday clothes. But there are certain things I will wear other places that I wouldnt be comfortable in at church (i.e. shorts, tank tops, shoulderless dresses etc.)

 

[Shimmie]

@Guitarhero, @Shimmie, @Prudent, With all seriousness, there has to be a problem with camel toe in a church, if the pastor addresses it from the pulpit...

This is a powerful thread topic.

Is the OP still with us? I hope 'we' didn't scare her away. Bless her heart.

 

[Laela]

^^ ITA it's a good thread topic....

 

[Shimmie]

^^ ITA it's a good thread topic....

Amein to that. Amein.

 

[SND411]

@Guitarhero, @Shimmie, @Prudent, With all seriousness, there has to be a problem with camel toe in a church, if the pastor addresses it from the pulpit...

Seems like the pastor is looking where they should not be lol

 

[Laela]

^^^ I believe it's more he/she would rather not .... thus, the reason to correct/reprove.

 

[Shimmie]

Laela

I had to pull up a picture of a REAL camel; the animal camel; the kind that have a water hump in their back; the kind that roam in the deserts of Arabia. Is it Arabia?

I just couldn't understand how that name came about.

And I still don't....

I ain't neva' in my life heard of such and you know that I know err' thing.

At least I think I do.... Obviously, I can keep on thinking that all I want, cause it's obvious that I don't.

BTW: I ordered the Black and the Bronze 'Iman' Harem Pants. But I missed out on the Bronze Jacket... I had errands after work; home late; by then, the Bronze jacket and the other colors are on wait list. It's all good; I have other Blazer jackets and tops that will match it.

Guitarhero will be very proud of me. No camel toes. The pants are loose fitting and very versatile. They're actually more like sweatpants but in a silky like fabric.

 

[Laela]

Awww... well, I hope you get the bronze jacket soon... I really love that ensemble...great color! Last time I wore harem pants, I was in college... but I love the cut in Iman's. Subtle and chic...

 

[Shimmie]

Awww... well, I hope you get the bronze jacket soon... I really love that ensemble...great color! Last time I wore harem pants, I was in college... but I love the cut in Iman's. Subtle and chic...

Thanks Laela It's a good color for me and I'll be properly attired.

And that little baby picture is ADORABLE !!! Soooo cute.

Hide her though... she's topless.

 

[Laela]

^^^

 

[crwnandglory]

Hello Ladies..

Today my Bishop brought up this very issue. He reminded us that some years ago women who were prostituting would work on the very corner of our church while service was going on. The women would hear the sermon (they had speakers outside) and would leave their "post" and come into the church. Now remember they were working the streets so they were wearing their WORK clothes. The women of the church would embarrass them by covering the legs with sheets, etc... and they would complain to him about their attire. His attitude was "If you have a problem with what they are wearing then take them to the mall and buy them new clothes. They won't distract me from preaching." Long story short, some of the women were made to feel condemned by the people in the church and left and some got saved.

I think because of where I live I am just so happy to see people in church that I don't care what they wear. I may feel a little different if I lived and attended church in a different area but out here ...it is REAL and we need God to help us through these troubling times. While I do believe that every part of our lives (including dress) should glorify God I just get so happy to know that I need the same Blood to cleanse me that the women that mini-skirts to church. I am so glad to know that God can turn anyone around!

Praise God!

We all have to start somewhere...

Love you guys!

 

[anartist4u2001]

we have to love who Jesus loves!!!!!! sometimes it's hard but we have to do it. Jesus befriended sinners. he didn't hang around people who were like him. he hung around people who were opposite of him, hoping to bring them to God.

 

[anartist4u2001]

Awww... well, I hope you get the bronze jacket soon... I really love that ensemble...great color! Last time I wore harem pants, I was in college... but I love the cut in Iman's. Subtle and chic...

that baby!!!!!

 

[makeupgirl]

Hello Ladies..

Today my Bishop brought up this very issue. He reminded us that some years ago women who were prostituting would work on the very corner of our church while service was going on. The women would hear the sermon (they had speakers outside) and would leave their "post" and come into the church. Now remember they were working the streets so they were wearing their WORK clothes. The women of the church would embarrass them by covering the legs with sheets, etc... and they would complain to him about their attire. His attitude was "If you have a problem with what they are wearing then take them to the mall and buy them new clothes. They won't distract me from preaching." Long story short, some of the women were made to feel condemned by the people in the church and left and some got saved.

I think because of where I live I am just so happy to see people in church that I don't care what they wear. I may feel a little different if I lived and attended church in a different area but out here ...it is REAL and we need God to help us through these troubling times. While I do believe that every part of our lives (including dress) should glorify God I just get so happy to know that I need the same Blood to cleanse me that the women that mini-skirts to church. I am so glad to know that God can turn anyone around!

Praise God!

We all have to start somewhere...

Love you guys!

Cool message and very true. Personally, I can careless what someone wears anywhere. They are not my child.

The bible also says that God looks at the heart and not the outward appearance. So, for anyone to judge someone's clothing preference in church, is not cool. Although, church is not a fashion show, why are folks letting what someone wears distract them from worship God?

Modern day Pharisses are just the offspring of the Pharisses back in Jesus' time.

 

[Shimmie]

Hello Ladies..

Today my Bishop brought up this very issue. He reminded us that some years ago women who were prostituting would work on the very corner of our church while service was going on. The women would hear the sermon (they had speakers outside) and would leave their "post" and come into the church. Now remember they were working the streets so they were wearing their WORK clothes. The women of the church would embarrass them by covering the legs with sheets, etc... and they would complain to him about their attire. His attitude was "If you have a problem with what they are wearing then take them to the mall and buy them new clothes. They won't distract me from preaching." Long story short, some of the women were made to feel condemned by the people in the church and left and some got saved.

I think because of where I live I am just so happy to see people in church that I don't care what they wear. I may feel a little different if I lived and attended church in a different area but out here ...it is REAL and we need God to help us through these troubling times. While I do believe that every part of our lives (including dress) should glorify God I just get so happy to know that I need the same Blood to cleanse me that the women that mini-skirts to church. I am so glad to know that God can turn anyone around!

Praise God!

We all have to start somewhere...

Love you guys!

Love you too Precious Crown...

I love your Pastor's beautiful message; it was for a situation completely different from those who know better; have better (meaning financial means for clothing) and have chosen to be rebellious and disrespectful.

They're seeking attention and it is not from God. There's a time and a place to wear certain garments; the women who are placing themselves on display (who know better) are not respecting the House of Worhip.

This is not a rebuttal to your post.... NO...not at all. I'm in agreement with you.

I simply have to acknowledge that there are those who have better clothes and choose not to wear them. After service they're up in the faces of the 'brothers' that they want 'attention' from.

Precious Crown, I see so much going on and it's not because folks don't know any better. Sometimes I want to tell them that if this is what you call being a Chrisitan than leave me out of it; I refuse to be connected to what they're displaying as Christian women. They are purposely behaving like the world and then the world points and shoots darts at the Church as being hypocritcal ...

I'm not a part of it. I treasure my body, God has blessed me so much with His beauty and it's not what I go to Church for to place on display.

The difference is that for the prostitutes that you mentioned, it's understandable. However, I KNOW better and I have better and I have money for clothes, therefore I have no excuse for dressing that way except to be a distraction on purpose.

For this same cause, your Pastor would not allow his wife, the first lady of the Church or his daughters or sons to dress in such a manner and pass it off as 'God looks at the Heart'. This is the difference that I'm speaking of.

I'm just sharing, that's all. No dispute or disrepect to you at all.

Love and hugs to you...

 

[crwnandglory]

Love you too Precious Crown...

I love your Pastor's beautiful message; it was for a situation completely different from those who know better; have better (meaning financial means for clothing) and have chosen to be rebellious and disrespectful.

They're seeking attention and it is not from God. There's a time and a place to wear certain garments; the women who are placing themselves on display (who know better) are not respecting the House of Worhip.

This is not a rebuttal to your post.... NO...not at all. I'm in agreement with you.

I simply have to acknowledge that there are those who have better clothes and choose not to wear them. After service they're up in the faces of the 'brothers' that they want 'attention' from.

Precious Crown, I see so much going on and it's not because folks don't know any better. Sometimes I want to tell them that if this is what you call being a Chrisitan than leave me out of it; I refuse to be connected to what they're displaying as Christian women. They are purposely behaving like the world and then the world points and shoots darts at the Church as being hypocritcal ...

I'm not a part of it. I treasure my body, God has blessed me so much with His beauty and it's not what I go to Church for to place on display.

The difference is that for the prostitutes that you mentioned, it's understandable. However, I KNOW better and I have better and I have money for clothes, therefore I have no excuse for dressing that way except to be a distraction on purpose.

For this same cause, your Pastor would not allow his wife, the first lady of the Church or his daughters or sons to dress in such a manner and pass it off as 'God looks at the Heart'. This is the difference that I'm speaking of.

I'm just sharing, that's all. No dispute or disrepect to you at all.

Love and hugs to you...

I absolutely agree!

 

[levette]

Love you too Precious Crown...

I love your Pastor's beautiful message; it was for a situation completely different from those who know better; have better (meaning financial means for clothing) and have chosen to be rebellious and disrespectful.

They're seeking attention and it is not from God. There's a time and a place to wear certain garments; the women who are placing themselves on display (who know better) are not respecting the House of Worhip.

This is not a rebuttal to your post.... NO...not at all. I'm in agreement with you.

I simply have to acknowledge that there are those who have better clothes and choose not to wear them. After service they're up in the faces of the 'brothers' that they want 'attention' from.

Precious Crown, I see so much going on and it's not because folks don't know any better. Sometimes I want to tell them that if this is what you call being a Chrisitan than leave me out of it; I refuse to be connected to what they're displaying as Christian women. They are purposely behaving like the world and then the world points and shoots darts at the Church as being hypocritcal ...

I'm not a part of it. I treasure my body, God has blessed me so much with His beauty and it's not what I go to Church for to place on display.

The difference is that for the prostitutes that you mentioned, it's understandable. However, I KNOW better and I have better and I have money for clothes, therefore I have no excuse for dressing that way except to be a distraction on purpose.

For this same cause, your Pastor would not allow his wife, the first lady of the Church or his daughters or sons to dress in such a manner and pass it off as 'God looks at the Heart'. This is the difference that I'm speaking of.

I'm just sharing, that's all. No dispute or disrepect to you at all.

Love and hugs to you...

Very well stated- this topic needs to be brought up in my church