Modest Women?

obsidianwings

Personally I prefer skirts and shorts below the knees. Some of my shirts and singlets are tight, but I don't like low cut.
If I reach my goal I am going to wear a bikini next summer, but only while in the water (singlet over the top while out) with my below the knee board shorts.
No reason, just personal preference. I don't like to see others in nearly no clothing, so I can only presume they don't want to see me like that.

Last summer I ended up 'accidentally 'wearing a bikini at our annual camping trip. Thankfully it was just family there...

I say accidentally because the swimsuit I brought didn't fit me!!!! It was horrible... haha. But I was determined to swim and not in my clothes so I said 'what the heck!" only family present anyway so may as well go all out. Literally.

Haha! I used to have a bikini and once when I wore it my 2.5 (at the time) year old said "hahaha mummys yucky naked body" LMAO. I have another coming up to the same age now, so got to watch out for that!

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

I like my boobs. So do other people. I'm not gonna hide what my mama gave me, especially when they make the people around me so happy!

I totally wish I could do that, but my cat would suffocate in mine!

but, I'M the kitteh!! purrrr

macpatti

Tip: if you want your daughter to be modest and demure, DON'T send her to Catholic school for the majority of her life. It has the opposite effect you'd think it would.

Right......because the majority of the women who dress like skanks attended Catholic schools their whole lives.

kunibob

I used to dress quite modestly when I was training to go into a field that is male-dominated, and was the sole girl in a class of 50. My reasoning was that I wanted them to think of me as ME and not a sex object. It didn't always work, but it probably helped.

I still dress quite conservatively for work; my tops are occasionally tight, but if they are, they have high necks. I don't consider pants to be immodest, an I'm happy to wear them... Then again, I live in Vancouver, where the "Lululemon Cameltoe" is high fashion, so my perception of "revealing" pants is probably skewed!

Outside of work, however, I am comfortable wearing more revealing clothing, especially now that I'm getting happy with how my body looks. The happier I am with it, the more revealing clothes I seem to like!

I don't generally have a problem with others dressing how they want, unless they're wearing, say, a headband for a top and a string for a bottom and trying to pass it off as formal wear or something. :P

tig_ol_bitties

I like my boobs. So do other people. I'm not gonna hide what my mama gave me, especially when they make the people around me so happy!

I totally wish I could do that, but my cat would suffocate in mine!

but, I'M the kitteh!! purrrr

Well in that case...dive right in baby!

odusgolp

Ha! Yeah, I was thinking more about the slacks I wear to work, not camel toe inducing pants...

OOOOooooh you went there!!! BAHhahahaha!!

Hey, if that's your "comfy" knock yourself out. I don't want anything up my butt or my coolie all day long... only from 8pm-9pm.

maxmariesfo

I wear what I feel good in, which is mostly jeans and a t-shirt. I love flannel shirts as well.

I have a niece who is like my daughter. I adore her! I aspire to be just like her when I grow up. She still teases me about wearing my "80's flannel."

I live in the desert. It gets BUTT cold here!!

heathersmilez

Why is giving up pants for long skirts considered modest? Pants hide more of yourself. The Duggar’s (20 and counting reality show people) do this but I never bothered to google the thought process so since you brought it up....... actually I believe the Duggars do this to be modest but feminine, they are born to be mothers and wives and nothing more after all.

maxmariesfo

Hey, if that's your "comfy" knock yourself out. I don't want anything up my butt or my coolie all day long... only from 8pm-9pm.

I think I love you.

shanolap

I'm not modest at all.

Ditto!

I dress in flattering styles that I like (skirts and heels, jeans and boots) and in an appropriate fashion to what I am doing. No hoodies at work, no mumu's at the beach.

My friends consider me the group Fashionista.

Jellyphant

I'd dress a little more revealing if I were thinner. I have to wear cardigans with short sleeve anythings, and I NEVER wear shorts in public. But I do like to show my boobies off. ;D Hey, they were A's for the longest time!

HealthyAlison

Maybe because I'm a Floridian, but I don't think I have a modest bone in my body. I've spent most of my life half naked.

And here in Minnesota we spend half our lives under layers. Only a few more months and you'll see half-naked Minnesotans again, just don't get used to it. It won't last long.

angied80

I think everyone should just run around naked all the time.. alot of problems would be solved that way...

desirae500

I guess I am a modest dresser but wear clothes that fit and flatter. I do occasionally wear pants but not often because I can't get a good fit. I wear fitted but not tight clothes and my best friends are the little modesty "shields" (Chemisettes by Anne) you can snap onto a bra that cover up some cleavage!

michelleinpa

While my interpretation of modest is significantly different from the OP, I would completely say I dress modestly. However, I LOVE fashion. While you'll not see any T & A (pants fit well, skirts are appropriate length, no crazy cleavage, ect) , I always try to look as good as possible. No offense meant, but the op's style would not fit in my particular work environment.

ratherbeskiing

I was taught to be modest in the way I dress...it didn't work. ;(

Hahaha same here. Tip: if you want your daughter to be modest and demure, DON'T send her to Catholic school for the majority of her life. It has the opposite effect you'd think it would.

I went to Catholic school my whole life- including college. I find myself to be modest in dress. I will wear tank tops but I don't like them low-I only wear skirts that are longer then my fingertips (another Catholic School thing) I don't wear bikini's I am uncomfortable in them. I am not comfortable in tight clothes so I don't wear them... I wear clothes that fit- not baggy but fit. I guess I just want to be comfortable :laugh:

JenniLisette

I was taught to be modest in the way I dress...it didn't work. ;(

lol.. nice... :laugh:


i dont wear clothes to show off my body..but i do wear clothes that fits me correctly and it flaunts my body either way. i wear knee length skirts. and i dont wear cleavage tops..however you can still see my figure..i dont walk around with big and loose clothes forcing to cover everything either... so i think i modest

rileamoyer

I'm curious - why are pants not modest?? Last I checked, they cover everything... unless I'm doing it wrong... which is entirely possible.

Skinny leg jeans don't really leave much to the imagination.

I love my skinny jeans, I worked too hard to be able to wear them!!!!!

heathersmilez

I'm curious - why are pants not modest?? Last I checked, they cover everything... unless I'm doing it wrong... which is entirely possible.

Pants are not necessarily immodest, but if they're skin tight they could be. I was told once that if someone can tell what kind of coin is in your back pocket, your pants are immodest. :-)

Ha ha, ok thanks for the answer! Then don't wear club-wear pants and you are a-ok, lol!!

whitneyann0

I like my boobs. So do other people. I'm not gonna hide what my mama gave me, especially when they make the people around me so happy!

I totally wish I could do that, but my cat would suffocate in mine!

but, I'M the kitteh!! purrrr

Well in that case...dive right in baby!

I want to join!!!

macpatti

I went to Catholic school my whole life- including college. I find myself to be modest in dress. I will wear tank tops but I don't like them low-I only wear skirts that are longer then my fingertips (another Catholic School thing) I don't wear bikini's I am uncomfortable in them. I am not comfortable in tight clothes so I don't wear them... I guess I just want to be comfortable :laugh:

I attended Catholic schools, also and I dress modestly. I guess you and I are the exception. :laugh:

tig_ol_bitties

I like my boobs. So do other people. I'm not gonna hide what my mama gave me, especially when they make the people around me so happy!

I totally wish I could do that, but my cat would suffocate in mine!

but, I'M the kitteh!! purrrr

Well in that case...dive right in baby!

I want to join!!!

All are welcome aboard...I don't discriminate!

LuckyLeprechaun

I believe the Duggars do this to be modest but feminine, they are born to be mothers and wives and nothing more after all.

Wow. That doesn't sound judgmental at all.

What's wrong with being a wife and mother?

TinkrBelz

<<<~~~ Ok, at the moment this pic is a joke with my MFP friends! So, now reading this post has made me laugh at my own profile picture!! haha!!

But, I am a mom to 6 kids, 5 are boys. So, I do tone down what I wear. I won't wear too short of shorts or tops that show too much cleavage. But, I do wear blue jeans that fit, shirts that fit. And i do wear a bikini in our pool, but when my sons' friends come over, I will put a little something on top so I am not like...WOW, mom in bikini!!!

In our house, I am not as modest and I will walk around in my panties if I forgot something (like I was changing and had to get something out of the living room, I will go in my bra and panties)

But, just because I am a mom does not mean that I can no longer look attractive or try to look nice. I do not do it for other men, I do it for my hubby. I want to look pretty for him!!

Mama_CAEI

I used to be super-insecure about my body. I turned it into a joke... told people I was so modest, I had to go into another room just to change my mind. I've become less so over time, but I think childbirth had a lot to do with that.

^^ This! After having four babies, I don't really give a rat's patootie who's looking at me. I have nothing to hide anymore! :laugh: Seriously, though, I prefer clothing that is comfortable and flattering, not revealing. I embrace my new, healthier body, but some things are only for my hubby. When I buy skirts for my daughters, I prefer the ones with shorts built-in underneath, but as they get older, those are becoming harder to find. I'm going to have to have a chat with my tomboy about hanging upsidedown on the monkey bars. :noway:

jcpmoore

I like to dress modestly, though I have recently learned that different people see this differently. I do wear pants, but not skin tight. I like skirts, but mine have to be at least past the knee and I prefer tea length to ankle length instead. I wear short sleeves mostly, 'cause long sleeves irk my skin. I don't like to show a lot of cleavage (I have plenty, thanks, but there's more to me than that). I do wear tank tops, but not the ones that show a lot off. I wear the ones with wide "straps" and high cut necklines.

My reasoning: I am a person, not a sex object. I don't need people staring at my legs, my boobs, or my belly when I am walking around the world. I don't need someone to admire my physical body to feel confident. I know who I am already. I have friends who know me and appreciate who I am already. I can dress beautifully without showing off a lot of skin or wearing skin-tight clothes. It's just not necessary.

I used to dress very immodestly and got a lot of attention. And didn't like the kind of attention I got. Now I dress modestly and get just as much attention, but I like this attention much more.

odusgolp

Hey, if that's your "comfy" knock yourself out. I don't want anything up my butt or my coolie all day long... only from 8pm-9pm.

I think I love you.

:blushing: thank you

Krizzle4Rizzle

"A woman's clothes should be tight enough to show that she's a woman, but loose enough to prove she's a lady" Chanel.

I love this.

obsidianwings

I should put it out there that I do wear pants, and they are not entirely baggy, but I hate skinny jeans, again personal preference.

jadedone

Any other intentionally modest women on here?

I gave up wearing pants a few years ago. I wear them only when I go to the gym, or physio.

My skirts are knee length over leggings, but most of my preferred skirts are calf to floor length.

I do not wear " tight " clothing.

I do not wear clothing that shows cleavage.

I do not wear sleeveless shirts, tank tops, or anything that bares my midriff.

Anyone else like this? It's not for religious reasons.. I just don't like showing off my body.

I think there is a happy medium here, I think it seems like you are a little uncomfortable in your skin right now.

Sleeveless shirts are not necessarily revealing (besides your arms) if you are wearing a crew neck shirt. There is a big difference between tight and well fitting. It is also fine to wear one form-fitting item and balance it with something looser.

I don't show much cleavage because I don't like people staring at my chest. But and inch or 2 is OK for me. I wear skirts around the knee give or take an inch or 2. If I am feeling modest, I put on a pair of tights. I wear long shirts or tunics with leggings. I wear longer cardigans with my skinny jeans.

I definitely wear clothes that "fit" and show off my shape -- without revealing much skin. A dress is fitted in the waist. I'll wear a pencil skirt and a blouse with a belt at my waist.