Maxi Skirts And Grannies Are A Girls Best Friend

I recently went to my son’s Honors Award Ceremony at the college he attends as a Computer Science major.  To say I was proud would be an understatement.  My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves not only because of our son’s accomplishments but also because we were able to witness the procession of faculty in their regalia.  Such a regal scene of tradition!   The ceremony and symphonic music was lovely and moving.  This atmosphere of higher learning got me thinking about another topic too, maxi skirts and grannies…

You may be asking yourselves at this point what this all has to do with how maxi skirts and grannies are a girl’s best friend?

Well, I will tell you.  During the ceremony, a little old lady who was sitting just behind me exclaimed in a soft voice, “Honey, you don’t cross your legs on stage!”  I chuckled and began to take a look at the problem that was being displayed on stage as the female recipients of the awards accepted their honor.   My observations were not made in judgment, after all, what woman has not had a modesty issue at some time in her life.  Rather, as a mother who wanted to gather those young ladies around me and chat over a nice cup of coffee.  Telling them what they needed to know about dressing modestly, especially on stage.

As you can imagine we saw it all, high heels that girls couldn’t walk in,  skirts too short that you could see right up into areas that are private, saggy strapless shirts, short shorts with high heels, low cut blouses, girls dressed as men.  And yes, we saw some lovely ladies who wore maxi skirts and grannies.  The girls represented at the awards ceremony were obviously smart,  they were all receiving awards for academic excellence.   However, they had not figured out the “dress with dignity” piece of the puzzle, as the older woman in the back of me so clearly exclaimed (more than just once).

What would I have told the girls if I had the chance?

I would have told them that how they dress matters.  That they are all created by God and are valuable to Him.  I would have shared the gospel message and let them know that having a relationship with Jesus is a high calling.  If they belong to Jesus then they are His chosen princesses and that they should dress as such.  Dress with dignity and modesty because you are of high value.  Dress to please your Savior and not man.

I would have let them know some tangible tips too. 

1. Purchase a pair of “grannies”  as my girls call them.  Underwear that covers all of the buttocks… you know the ones your grandma used to wear.  No underwear lines!  You don’t have to wear them daily but have at least one pair on hand for when you kneed it.
2. Everyone looks great in a maxi skirt!  Invest in one for special occasions or just to wear every day.  I have never seen a woman in a maxi skirt or dress that did not look great!  An added bonus is that when you sit down or walk across the stage no one can see up your skirt.
3. Invest in a good bra.
4. Take a look at yourself in the mirror, bend over and look at your buttocks (panty lines?) and then bend over and observe your front to see if you have any cleavage.  Invest in good tank tops in multiple colors that prevent cleavage.   Wear them under everything.  When you raise your hands above your head does your belly show?
5. If you are wearing a shorter skirt wear a pair of leggings or shorts under it.
6. Wear a pair of modest pants, make sure they are not skin tight, and have wrinkles in them.  I hate to break it to you but wearing skin-tight pants only makes you look fat like you need to purchase a new pair of pants.

Lastly, I would have shared with the girls how important it is to love themselves and love others.  The way you dress should reflect who you are.  You should dress differently for different occasions and that you can show respect to others by how you dress. 

YOUR TURN…

What else besides maxi skirts and grannies are a girl’s best friend?

Blessings,

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