When I think about simplicity, I think of the Amish, or life in what I like to refer to as the "Old Days." You know, the 1800's when women stayed at home, nursed the babies, cooked, cleaned, tended the garden and sewed; when the men got up before the break of dawn to eat a hearty breakfast before heading out to the fields to farm and take care of livestock.
When I think of beauty, I think of waterfalls, blue skies with puffy white clouds floating around, looking like popped corn, and beautiful mountains, cliffs and a variety of flowers lining the paths.
Ok, so there is a lot more to simplicity and beauty than those two definitions I just wrote about. There are different opinions, and different things enjoyed by others, but those are two examples of what I think of when considering the words "simplicity" and "beauty."
When it comes to simplicity in our daily lives, I try to translate my earlier description of simplicity into a modern day simplicity. Sometimes that is hard to do when this world is so full of technology and "fancy smanciness" as I like to call it! LOL.
Often when I hear girls talking about simplicity in dress, it's often in a negative tone. They think of simplicity as being old timey, vintage, or those dresses that start high up on the neck and end at their toes. Now, I'm not judging those who feel that is what God has led them to do in their dress. If that is what God wants you to do, then by all means, do that. But for others who are trying to find a balance between simple modesty and modern dress, then here are some suggestions.
1. If you find a blouse that has a low neck line, go shopping for some under shirts that will bring the neck line higher. If you can't seem to find ones that are high enough up for your preference, consider turning it around where the back is in front. Often the back is higher than the front!
2. If you have a shirt that is too short, wear layers. Find another shirt or under shirt that is longer and comfortable to you. "Layers" seem to be in style anyways, so it'll make it more stylish, and it will be modest.
3. Go for some color! There is nothing wrong with colors. Enjoy trying new styles with new colors; you never know what you'll find that you will like!
As to beauty, a lot of women and girls are concerned they won't be attractive if they're not beautiful. I think, for the most part, men are more attracted to a woman who respects her body and values her worth, than a woman who dresses slutty and revealing.
One man described it as this, "When I get married, I want to be the only one to enjoy my wife's body. I want her to respect and value herself enough to dress conservatively and modestly, yet beautifully and stylish. I don't want the rest of the world enjoying something that is meant for just me to enjoy."
So dress beautifully, but make sure that you look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself if you're trying to impress and attract, or if you're trying to be pleasing to Jesus. There is a common saying among Christian circles, "A woman should be so lost in God that a man has to seek Him to find her." That is so true.
Blessings~
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