As ladies we are judged and sometimes looked down upon in society. So, in retaliation, we try and show a little extra skin or wear something so tight we can't breathe just to get attention. I am here to tell you that you are beautiful and that you do not need to expose your body in such a way just to be approved by society. Your heavenly father created you in his image and you should respect that and have some respect for yourself.
Seek respect not attention.
If you are expecting respect from men you must dress your body with respect. You know exactly what I mean. Cover your "no no" square. It's just courtesy. It is so much more beautiful when a man can focus on who you are as a person instead of being distracted by your cleavage! Also, Your future husband will be thankful that you learned to cover up.
Love not lust.
I know you are probably thinking modesty is such a hassle. But hear me out. It could be the difference between attracting someone who loves you instead of someone who is lusting after you for your body. By dressing modest you will attract the right kind of attention.There are good men out their ladies, so find the one that loves you for you.
Leave room for imagination.
This may sound a little sexual but let me explain. I'm not saying you should dress modest to get guys to think about what you would look like in a bikini or even naked, I'm saying let them figure out what kind of person you are. Give them something to wonder about. If you go around dressing in short skirts and low-cut shirts all the time they could get the wrong vibe from you - in that all you want is attention. Let men wonder who you are as a person and give them a reason to find that you are beautiful on the inside and the outside.
Give younger girls a good reason to follow you as an example.
If you are like me you have younger girls in your life that tend to watch what you do and pay attention to what you wear. If they see you wearing booty shorts and a tight shirt, I can guarantee you that they will follow in your foot steps. Teach younger girls early about the importance of modesty. They will most of the time listen to you because you are "older." If you have the chance, even help them pick outfits to wear. Also remind them that society will always try to break them, and make them believe that showing a little more is okay and that "everyone is doing it" but that just because "everyone is doing it" does not mean that it is okay. Remind them constantly that their body is a representation of God.
"Modesty isn't about covering up our bodies because they're bad, modesty isn't about hiding ourselves; it's about revealing our dignity." - Jessica Rey
