Different Shades of Modesty
Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, March 05, 2010
One of the things I find most interesting about the subject of modesty is the wide variety of ways in which individuals interpret it.
Unlike some aspects of our faith, God hasn’t given us a strict or specific list of rules to apply to our wardrobe, which leaves a lot up to personal discretion.
It’s been such a pleasure for me over these last few months to hear your modesty-related thoughts and opinions.... READ MORE
Heidi Montag 'Blessed' By Life-Threatening Plastic Surgery
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, January 28, 2010
I don’t know where to begin with this.
First of all, there is Heidi Montag—a “celebrity” whose name I am vaguely familiar with, but I can’t really say if she’s an actress, a model, a singer, a ... what?
A quick Google search turns up the fact that she’s a regular on talk shows, has appeared in a “celebrity” reality TV show, and was a regular, playing herself, on The Hills. I think that’s a fake reality... READ MORE
Skirts and Sorrows
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, January 14, 2010
On this week’s Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the post above), Danielle, Sarah Reinhard and I take on the recent discussion prompted by Hallie’s recent “Skirting the Issue” post. We share our thoughts on the philosophies and practicalities of exclusive skirt wearing.
This week’s Faith & Family Feature Product is the newly redesigned website of the National Catholic Register,... READ MORE
More Skirts, More Comments
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Saturday, January 09, 2010
UPDATE: I think we’ve said all we should on this topic at this point. I’ve closed comments on this post.
I am thrilled that so many of you have answered Hallie’s call for a civil discussion of the pros and cons of women wearing pants versus skirts.
When a post here receives so many comments, the comments form paginates which can make it difficult for people to follow the discussion and reply to specific comments.
We know this is a problem and will continue to work toward a resolution, but in the meantime, please feel free to continue the discussion here, in a fresh new combox.
Skirting the Issue
Posted by Hallie Lord in Just me on Friday, January 08, 2010
UPDATE: The number of comments on this post has made it difficult to follow the discussion and reply to specific comments. I am closing comments here, but please feel free to continue the discussion of this topic in this new post.
Ladies, I’m very, very cold.
Yesterday morning it was 18° outside. This morning was an only slightly more bearable 24°.
I know. You heroic pioneer women up north are laughing... READ MORE
Hemlines and Happiness
Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, November 20, 2009
Every so often I stumble upon an item of clothing that I am so delighted by that I want to own it in every color and pattern available to me. Not that I actually get to indulge that desire, of course, but you know you’ve unearthed a treasure when you get that itch.
I feel that way every time I stop by Vintage Hem, a company that has resurrected the classic petticoat to bless the modern modest woman.... READ MORE
Sensible Style and Fit That Flatters
Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, November 13, 2009
I’ve spent a fair amount of time exploring the wonderful world of modest fashion over the last year or so and have been delighted to see the quick pace at which it has grown.
This is thanks in large part to an adventurous group of young women who noticed there was a void in the fashion industry and set out to fill it. They recognized that more and more women were pining for clothing that was not... READ MORE
Lazy Days and Modesty in Mind
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, November 05, 2009
On this week’s podcast (click here or click on the player above), Rebecca, Elizabeth and I look indepth at two popular blog posts from this past week. In our first topic, we use Tammy Darling’s recent post as a jumping off point for a great discussion on helping our children find the right balance between laziness and valuing hard work without going overboard. Do the kids in your home tend to be... READ MORE
Girls' Department
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
My recent post on modesty broadly speaking raised a good question.
It’s not a new question, but as reader Kristyn Hall rightly notes, many stores are carrying, um….
Let’s just say it: trampy clothes even for very little girls.
My experience (and our daughter’s only ten, so I haven’t had to deal with teen fashions yet) is that this is less a problem in higher end stores—but I can’t bear to pay top dollar for clothes that will be swiftly outgrown. (Praise God for hand-me-downs!)
So what are your shopping tips, moms? What are your best sources for age-appropriate and dignified girls’ clothes?
Beyond Hemlines
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, July 10, 2009
A friend posted Don’t Wear That Mini to Mass on her Facebook page this morning.
It makes the case for appropriate dress at Mass in light-hearted fashion and I agree with it wholeheartedly.
However, happy as I am to see the flowering of articles and worthy apostolates attempting to reclaim some ground from the culture in the field of fashion, I wonder if part of the difficulty we have inculcating... READ MORE
