tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post4693143164996786288..comments2023-09-21T05:32:31.477-05:00Comments on Beachy Mimi: Dressing AppropriatelyBeachy Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15210536232757140310noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-25888699614203803802008-06-10T07:31:00.000-05:002008-06-10T07:31:00.000-05:00A couple of years ago (when showing bra straps fir...A couple of years ago (when showing bra straps first became acceptable among the teens)....I observed several teen bra straps showing at church...I was in the choir and had a good vantage point....and thought to myself: I've spend the past 50+ years HIDING my bra strap!!!popmimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018757284299228853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-76314195284073323782008-06-06T23:33:00.000-05:002008-06-06T23:33:00.000-05:00Great post!I agree.I am reminded of a teacher at a...Great post!<BR/><BR/>I agree.<BR/><BR/>I am reminded of a teacher at a local high school that taught a class entitled "Just because it says your size doesn't mean you should wear it"<BR/>Truer words have not been spoken.<BR/><BR/>My parents lived at the beach. The beach always provides good "people watching". After watching quite a few people my father said," I have learned one important thing: No one here owns a full length mirror. Because if they did, they would have never left the house looking like that!"<BR/><BR/>A wise man, my father.<BR/><BR/>I love your last paragraph. Maybe you should frame it and hang it at church!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246980489171414678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-66713944992860739022008-06-06T17:00:00.000-05:002008-06-06T17:00:00.000-05:00Good post! I could't agree more.Good post! I could't agree more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-79771456953337005442008-06-06T16:32:00.000-05:002008-06-06T16:32:00.000-05:00PREACH IT, Beachy Mimi!!!I'm a mid-30s Mom and I l...PREACH IT, Beachy Mimi!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm a mid-30s Mom and I like to dress in style (when I can afford new clothes!!) but even my 7-year old daughter will tell me if things are too low cut. She told me that a lady at a restaurant last week was "showing too much up THERE, Mom." Yep, sweetie, you are RIGHT.<BR/><BR/>I hope she just keeps thinking that way!! We're trying to train them in modesty and purity EARLY.Loving Our Homeschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12572034157505181207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-50486585397190447662008-06-06T15:09:00.000-05:002008-06-06T15:09:00.000-05:00I wonder about those who work with students who ar...I wonder about those who work with students who are entering the hormonal blitz and those people are matter-of-factly showing their cleavage......puuleeeeeeez, especially with the mandated sex ed classes...and the "girls" are practically flashing those fifth grade boys......all of the other old fuddy duddys like me at school just roll our eyes....I really have NO DESIRE to see anybody's "girls" at school, ya know what I mean?<BR/><BR/>Fondly,<BR/>A dinosaur, I knowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-24556180967445468722008-06-06T14:28:00.000-05:002008-06-06T14:28:00.000-05:00i'm just glad that long shorts are trendy again!An...i'm just glad that long shorts are trendy again!<BR/><BR/>And you are right, QM...about everything (related to modesty, at least;)<BR/><BR/>NO MATTER the size, shape, etc. of the person, some things are just inappropriate!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289393928750899009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-47272869812775260542008-06-06T12:19:00.000-05:002008-06-06T12:19:00.000-05:00You are right on. I don't judge people (because we...You are right on. I don't judge people (because we are told not to) for what they wear but I wonder where their brains are. There is a definite difference between church attire and party attire. My #1 rule: if it is wider than it is long, it should even be manufactured.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-32774125244812546762008-06-06T12:15:00.000-05:002008-06-06T12:15:00.000-05:00At church?? People never cease to amaze me. You ...At church?? People never cease to amaze me. You go girl!!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272841722936736948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-38067148554924702182008-06-06T11:53:00.000-05:002008-06-06T11:53:00.000-05:00All I can say after that is AMEN!All I can say after that is AMEN!RR Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180100343784111284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-70164567822641993722008-06-06T10:57:00.000-05:002008-06-06T10:57:00.000-05:00And don't wear words on your bottom. I don't like...And don't wear words on your bottom. I don't like that for any age! I am a 30 something mama and believe that most things need to be covered. There are plenty of cute options out there without baring all! Thanks for a great post! ~AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-43933809482785842302008-06-06T10:45:00.000-05:002008-06-06T10:45:00.000-05:00So glad to know many others feel the same! Thank ...So glad to know many others feel the same! Thank you for addressing some important topics Beachy Mimi. My church does teach to dress modestly, both inside and outside of church. We would not want to feel ashamed if we were in the presence of the Lord.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15878083089636912645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-22369979829025892102008-06-06T10:23:00.000-05:002008-06-06T10:23:00.000-05:00And if that's what they wear to church...I am so w...And if that's what they wear to church...<BR/>I am so with you MimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-85146538341554929982008-06-06T09:56:00.000-05:002008-06-06T09:56:00.000-05:00I agree! It really amazes me to see what some wom...I agree! <BR/>It really amazes me to see what some women wear around thier kids and such.<BR/><BR/>I think you can be trendy, fun and modest all at the same time. <BR/><BR/>There are so many cute clothes out there to do that with, too!<BR/><BR/>It took me awhile to accept that clothes that were appropriate for me could not be found in sizes 5, 7and 9. But I do feel so much more comfortable and get a lot more compliments on my clothing. <BR/><BR/>If anyone has a chance to go to a Shari Braendel What Not to Wear Conference, they are awesome. She helps with appropriate skirt length for your body type, colors, jewelry size - So MUCH! <BR/>She is coming to our church in the Fall and I am so excited. <BR/>Here is her link.<BR/><BR/>http://www.whatnottowearworkshops.com/shari.htmlThe Buntenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621963894614154802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-3816106698716357682008-06-06T09:40:00.000-05:002008-06-06T09:40:00.000-05:00And while modesty and setting a good example are t...And while modesty and setting a good example are the more important issues here, it wouldn't hurt those women to be told that they would probably look better in something age-appropriate. <BR/><BR/>Our culture is so youth-obsessed, I think many woman are afraid to shop outside of the juniors department for looking like a dowdy has-been. <BR/><BR/>In reality, age-appropriate clothes are classy, sexy and powerful.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-90945503970168761142008-06-06T09:34:00.000-05:002008-06-06T09:34:00.000-05:00Preach it, girl! er...um...ma'am.My 7 year old is...Preach it, girl! er...um...ma'am.<BR/><BR/>My 7 year old isn't even allowed to play with Bratz dolls because of the way they dress.<BR/><BR/>Also, props for saying "commando, hoochie, & tats" all in the same post. I wonder what kind of google searches will end up at your blog! :)3girlsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177255057355991922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-56365588696358273582008-06-06T09:22:00.000-05:002008-06-06T09:22:00.000-05:00Oh, I could shout right here at my desk! And like...Oh, I could shout right here at my desk! And like someone else said, not only women, but teenagers. Some of the things they wear, especially to church, shock the heck out of me. I personally think modesty needs to be preached more from the pulpit, as well as in the home. Many, many females are clueless about how what they wear, or don't wear, does to males. Men do have a responsibility to guard their eyes and hearts, but it's a sad day when you have to worry about what you're going to see during a worship service. I better shut up now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-17698243543327395472008-06-06T08:54:00.000-05:002008-06-06T08:54:00.000-05:00Amen!! And not only the mamas, who should know be...Amen!! And not only the mamas, who should know better, but the daughters!! We have so many pre-teen & younger girls who wear really short skirts, high heels, midriff-baring shirts - YIKES!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729009123366337211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-73258568637330498452008-06-06T08:09:00.000-05:002008-06-06T08:09:00.000-05:00I have promised my 12 year old daughter that I wil...I have promised my 12 year old daughter that I will never shop in the same stores as her. Its just wrong. You can look very youthful and put together w/o wearing a "junior" size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-77412284942910652672008-06-06T08:08:00.000-05:002008-06-06T08:08:00.000-05:00AmenAmenpinkmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222702654405472668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-80162999567803529732008-06-06T07:23:00.000-05:002008-06-06T07:23:00.000-05:00Thanks for tellin' it like it is! Our kids get all...Thanks for tellin' it like it is! Our kids get all kinds of trashy messages in the media, it would be nice if their MOTHERS would offer an alternate voice!<BR/>Rock on!Michelle @ Sew-Kraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290063448223749677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-14923948512644092882008-06-06T06:58:00.000-05:002008-06-06T06:58:00.000-05:00That was Funny and You are SO right! You can dres...That was Funny and You are SO right! You can dress fun and your age, it just takes a little work.Jules from "The Roost"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12753550240390593911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-456570553743127502008-06-06T06:54:00.000-05:002008-06-06T06:54:00.000-05:00Amen! and then they wonder why teenagers are havin...Amen! and then they wonder why teenagers are having babies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-53344853992289264852008-06-06T05:35:00.000-05:002008-06-06T05:35:00.000-05:00I love this post. I was just thinking the same thi...I love this post. I was just thinking the same thing the other night at church. It is perplexing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-39500823582222847532008-06-06T01:18:00.000-05:002008-06-06T01:18:00.000-05:00You go girl!You go girl!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5560158830671888638.post-39739840836167778612008-06-05T22:38:00.000-05:002008-06-05T22:38:00.000-05:00Preach it sista' Mimi! Too bad the folks that rea...Preach it sista' Mimi! Too bad the folks that really need to read this won't ever see it. <BR/><BR/>I might just print it out and post it in the church bulletin on Sunday! :-)<BR/><BR/>Praying for you, Mimi!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580151983878981244noreply@blogger.com