I got what you meant. And honestly, I don’t see why you can’t feel cute or sexy or sassy in that modest swimsuit. I think we get too uptight sometimes about feeling attractive. I think its a healthy attitude to have personally.
*Dear dixieagle,For the first time in YEARS, I have to get a swimsuit, as we are going to be spending a few days in Bermuda in late June and dh wants to spend at least a little time on the pretty pink beaches there. I think those swimdresses are adorable, and someone had a link showing a suit with a tank top and “boy shorts”. I think those are about as daring as I plan to get!
Our girls wore tankinis, or fairly modest two-pieces (none of those horribly small bikinis). They were simply more comfortable that way, and didn’t want to call unwanted attention to themselves.
To each her own.*** I don’t think we have to dress like Muslims, however, to be “modest”. It is beachwear, for heaven’s sake. As long as our behinds and bosoms aren’t on obvious display, I think we’re good. ***
I agree. And after DD going through the safety course for swimming at our local Y, I didn’t realize some of the safety concerns the longer skirts and certain materials of the more covered swimsuits can impose. The YMCA aquatic director will not allow any child to take lessons if they have the skrits, a few years back a girl got the skirt caught on the diving board and ending up smacking her head in the process. Plus if the suit has too much material, it can tire the swimmer too much and that can be a safety concern when swimming in the ocean.For the first time in YEARS, I have to get a swimsuit, as we are going to be spending a few days in Bermuda in late June and dh wants to spend at least a little time on the pretty pink beaches there. I think those swimdresses are adorable, and someone had a link showing a suit with a tank top and “boy shorts”. I think those are about as daring as I plan to get!
Our girls wore tankinis, or fairly modest two-pieces (none of those horribly small bikinis). They were simply more comfortable that way, and didn’t want to call unwanted attention to themselves.
To each her own. I don’t think we have to dress like Muslims, however, to be “modest”. It is beachwear, for heaven’s sake. As long as our behinds and bosoms aren’t on obvious display, I think we’re good.
OK…now you’re starting to offend me…a little. I think you mean well, but now you’re beginning to step on my internet feet*Dear Serap,
I thought we were supposed to be dressing according to how God perceives we should be dressing. Not how we perceive God wants us to dress.
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Especially if we are religious.
My only question to this would be; why are we basing what we wear according to “cuteness”, “fashoin”, and “compromises”? Who comes up with what is considered cute and fashionable or a good compromise?
Deciding what one wears bassed on this criteria reminds me of the story of “The Emporer’s New Clothes.”
*I looked up the word “cute” and I do not believe I like that word much more than I like the word “sexy.” Will have to ponder this a little more.
I still like the word “dignified” and “respectful” and for some reason I am not comfortable with wearing something that looks like my underwear or nightgown in public. I do not believe I am either “dignified” or “respectful” of who and what God made me to be.
Then goody for you - you have it all figured out for you and yours then.
You totally nailed it. I think if this person wants a debate she needs to start her own thread. As to the OP I think the suits chosen are very nice (trying to not use any offending or loaded words
OK…now you’re starting to offend me…a little. I think you mean well, but now you’re beginning to step on my internet feet
I respect that you seek to satisfy God, but please don’t pull others into your journey and make them feel as though they are some how failing God by wearing a modest swimdress even if it is cute and fashionable at the same time.
I think you set out to begin a debate with me from the beginning. Fooey on you
).*Dear Serap,
OK…now you’re starting to offend me…a little. I think you mean well, but now you’re beginning to step on my internet feet
I respect that you seek to satisfy God, but please don’t pull others into your journey and make them feel as though they are some how failing God by wearing a modest swimdress even if it is cute and fashionable at the same time.
I think you set out to begin a debate with me from the beginning. Fooey on you
I don’t think one has to be covered head to toe to be modest and wholesome in one’s dress.
*Dear yellowbird,
Well, I would not say I had it all figured out other wise I do not believe I would be here trying to understand what is or is not considered modest.
Unless one has supernatural insight into God’s mind, we can only do our best to “perceive” what God wants.
*You could be right. I do not know for sure. What I am trying to figure out is how does God want us to be modest. *
*Dear Irish Girl,
*So how do we “perceive” what God wants? *
Hmmm, I do not think I ever said anything about having to look like a troll to dress how God desires us to dress.
I may be wrong about this, but I know at least I am taking exception to some of the words you are using, such as “we”, “us” and so on as you ponder about modesty and the current topic in this thread. I really don’t want YOU deciding for ME what is appropriate for ME to wear to be modest. It is right to ponder and discern, but you may have a total different definition of modesty than I do and I wouldn’t want to impose my definition of modesty on you anymore than I would want you to impose your definition on me.
That’s what I was thinking. Honestly, that kind of disturbed me to hear that suits that are sexy and good things. Wow.I don’t think teenagers should try to look sexy
