A year ago when I began to work in the high school, my eyes got to see more than they were expecting. Literally. My eyes were exposed to far more skin than I was used to. The fashion culture in high school is far more liberal than you would see most places. Basically, the dress is sex.
In the beginning, I was amazed that the school system could be far more concerned with a student wearing a hat than the fact that cleavage was spilling out everywhere.
I was concerned for our teenage boys. They should not have to be exposed to this.
We tell our boys not to look at certain pictures, videos or movies. Yet, in their classroom, their school hallway, their locker area and their cafeteria, they are being made susceptible.
We recently received a new catalogue from Sears. It is their Fun in the Sun 2008 issue. My daughter drew my attention to the clothing on some of the models in the teen-wear sections. (Check out pages 102, 104-107)
The tops are very plunging and risque. Shirts that should only be worn layered are modeled as a single piece; showing far more than necessary. It seems that Sears is watching their target market.
Last night's local newspaper had an article on a fashion show and new clothing line: Pure Fashion
Pure Fashion is embracing the message of modesty and purity. I was quite impressed with their program overview and styles. The clothing was definitely representative of current trends without bowing down to the provocative styles that we are currently seeing.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Girls Gone Mild
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Very interesting that Sarah noticed those pages in the Sears mag. So did I...and I ripped them out before my 13 year old son saw them!! Not because he isn't a great kid...HE IS! But, because it is inappropriate for those images to be in a sears mag in the 1st place!!
Have you seen the book "Girls Gone Mild"? This girl wrote it about getting girls back to dressing modestly and taking pride in the way you view your self. Very interesting book, I read some of it on the internet. She got alot of flack from people about this book and others she has written, I just don't know the author's name.
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This is such a huge issue. Just this weekend I was walking through the mall past Abercrombie and I was disgusted. They had an ad hanging up where a boys jeans were hanging half off of him and his posterior was showing way more than I wanted to see.
Oh, this is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. I am appalled at the clothes I see on our girls at church, as well as in the world. We admonish our boys to not stare and to squash lustful thoughts, but allow our girls to flaunt the very thing that causes our young men to stumble.
Biblical modesty is a two way street. We must make every effort to educate our girls (and women) as to what is appropriate and pure so that we do not tempt our brothers in Christ. I'm glad to see that there is a manufacturer concerned with this problem and is doing something about it!
Xandra
What a great presentation... I'll use this when doing Purity's Power next time.
I'm all for some modesty! As a mom with 3 girls, it is a battle we fight often. (Not the girls just finding clothes that aren't so revealing!)
Have a great night!
Jen
Hi Rhonda!
Thanks for visiting my blog. This is a great post, it's very relevant to what's happening in our society. Shopping for our youngest daughter who is only 11 has become very difficult. Even the styles for younger girls are inappropriate, the choices in the stores are very limited when it comes to dressing modestly. I'm glad to know there are manufacturers that are addressing this issue. Thanks for letting us know!
Velvia
I was thinking about this as I walked the cafeteria yesterday.
One particular couple sitting across from each other. A very beautiful young girl, but her top was so revealing you could see 3/4 of her chest...What I actually found so interesting was watching the young man....he honestly didn't seem to notice.
Are they so used to this now that they are not distracted by it?
As I leaned over to talk to a group of girls, I habitually put my hand to my chest so as not to reveal anything, and suddenly realized how odd I must seem in this environment.
Maybe something so small will raise a question or 2.
I have been frustrated at the lack of 'little girl' clothing that actually looks age appropriate. I don't understand why a six year old needs to look like a sixteen year old.
I love this post! What is up with Sears? I wouldn't have expected that from them. These clothes are really cute and I could definitely see my girls wearing them. Thanks for sharing on this, so often we just accept the way things are and don't realize we can choose to be different.
Thank you for the prayers you offered for my family. I am so grateful!!
Love, Kelley
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