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[[image: Mormon Young Women.jpg|350px|right|alt=Mormon Youth|Mormon Youth]]Members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] have always been encouraged to wear modest clothing, and the wearing of the [[Mormon garments|temple garment]] requires it. Even anciently in Christ’s Church members were encouraged to “adorn themselves in modest apparel” (see 1 Timothy 2:9). The [http://scriptures.lds.org/gs/contents Guide to the Scriptures] printed by the Church says that modesty is “appearance that is humble, moderate, and decent. A modest person avoids excesses and pretensions.”
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[[image: Mormon Young Women.jpg|350px|right|alt=Mormon Youth|Mormon Youth]]Members of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] have always been encouraged to wear modest clothing, and the proper wearing of the [[Mormon garments|temple garment]] requires it. Even anciently in Christ’s Church members were encouraged to “adorn themselves in modest apparel” (see 1 Timothy 2:9). The [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/gs/modesty?lang=eng Guide to the Scriptures, "Modesty"] printed by the Church says that modesty is “appearance that is humble, moderate, and decent. A modest person avoids excesses and pretensions.”
  
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The leaders of the Church have given further guidelines on modesty in the pamphlet [[For the Strength of the Youth]] under the section, ''Dress and Appearance''. It reads in part:
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The leaders of the Church have given further guidelines on modesty in the pamphlet [[For the Strength of the Youth]] under the section, ''Dress and Appearance''. It reads in part:
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:Prophets of God have always counseled His children to dress modestly. The way you dress is a reflection of what you are on the inside. Your dress and grooming send messages about you to others and influence the way you and others act. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and can exercise a good influence on those around you.
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:Prophets of God have always counseled His children to dress modestly. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and grooming influence the way you and others act.
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:Never lower your dress standards for any occasion. Doing so sends the message that you are using your body to get attention and approval and that modesty is important only when it is convenient.  
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:Never lower your standards of dress. Do not use a special occasion as an excuse to be immodest. When you dress immodestly, you send a message that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God. You also send the message that you are using your body to get attention and approval.
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:Immodest clothing includes short shorts and skirts, tight clothing, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and other revealing attire. Young women should wear clothing that covers the shoulder and avoid clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back or revealing in any other manner. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. All should avoid extremes in clothing, appearance, and hairstyle. Always be neat and clean and avoid being sloppy or inappropriately casual in dress, grooming, and manners. Ask yourself, "Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord’s presence?"
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:Immodest clothing is any clothing that is tight, sheer, or revealing in any other manner. Young women should avoid short shorts and short skirts, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and clothing that does not cover the shoulders or is low-cut in the front or the back. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. Young men and young women should be neat and clean and avoid being extreme or inappropriately casual in clothing, hairstyle, and behavior. They should choose appropriately modest apparel when participating in sports. The fashions of the world will change, but the Lord’s standards will not change.
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:Someday you will receive your [[Temple endowment|endowment]] in the [[Mormon temple|temple]]. Your dress and behavior should help you prepare for that sacred time ...
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:If you are not sure what is appropriate to wear, study the words of the prophets, pray for guidance, and ask your parents or leaders for help. Your dress and appearance now will help you prepare for the time when you will go to the temple to make sacred covenants with God. Ask yourself, “Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord’s presence?”
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:Show respect for the Lord and for yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities, whether on Sunday or during the week.
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:Show respect for the Lord and yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities. This is especially important when attending sacrament services. Young men should dress with dignity when officiating in the ordinance of the sacrament.
  
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Dressing modestly shows respect not only for God but for the bodies which He has given His children. In 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 it says,
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Dressing modestly shows respect not only for God but for the bodies which He has given His children. In [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-cor/3?lang=eng 1 Corinthians 3:16-17] it says,
 
:Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
 
:Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
  
 
After [[Adam and Eve]] had partaken of the fruit, they saw that they were naked, and the Lord gave them garments to clothe themselves:
 
After [[Adam and Eve]] had partaken of the fruit, they saw that they were naked, and the Lord gave them garments to clothe themselves:
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:Unto Adam, and also unto his wife, did I, the Lord God, make coats of skins, and clothed them (Moses 4:27).
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:Unto Adam, and also unto his wife, did I, the Lord God, make coats of skins, and clothed them ([https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/4?lang=eng Moses 4:27]).
  
 
Even though they were alone in the world and married to each other, the Lord still commanded they be modestly clothed once they fell from paradise. This taught them the sacredness of the body. Wearing modest clothing is a way to show respect for the Lord, and also encourages modest, moral behavior.
 
Even though they were alone in the world and married to each other, the Lord still commanded they be modestly clothed once they fell from paradise. This taught them the sacredness of the body. Wearing modest clothing is a way to show respect for the Lord, and also encourages modest, moral behavior.
  
 
===Alternative Proms===
 
===Alternative Proms===
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Mormons in various U.S. cities have begun to sponsor alternative proms for several reasons, including the lack of modesty at regular school proms, plus extremely "dirty dancing" at regular school proms. These alternative proms are attended by friends of all faiths who desire to be more modest and clean-cut in their behavior. [http://www.issaquahpress.com/2011/06/28/alternative-proms-gain-a-following/  Read more.] Some young Mormon women have collected dresses to share and have altered some to make them more modest.
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Latter-day Saints in various U.S. cities have begun to sponsor alternative proms for several reasons, including the lack of modesty at regular school proms, plus extremely "dirty dancing" at regular school proms. These alternative proms are attended by friends of all faiths who desire to be more modest and clean-cut in their behavior. [http://www.issaquahpress.com/2011/06/28/alternative-proms-gain-a-following/  Read more.] Some young Latter-day Saint women have collected dresses to share and have altered some to make them more modest.
  
 
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For more information or to find modest clothing visit one of these websites:
 
For more information or to find modest clothing visit one of these websites:
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*[http://www.ldsimage.org/splash.asp LDS Image]
 
 
*[http://www.mormonchic.com/style/maintaining_modesty.asp Style Chic:Maintaining Modesty]
 
*[http://www.mormonchic.com/style/maintaining_modesty.asp Style Chic:Maintaining Modesty]
 
*[http://www.modestbydesign.com/Home Modest By Design]
 
*[http://www.modestbydesign.com/Home Modest By Design]
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*[http://www.modestclothes.com/ Modest Clothing Directory]
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*[https://www.jadorevanessa.com/5-mormon-fashion-bloggers-to-follow/ Mormon Fashion Bloggers to Follow]
 
*[http://www.modestprom.com Modest Prom Dresses]
 
*[http://www.modestprom.com Modest Prom Dresses]
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*[http://www.eternityprom Eternity Prom modest dresses]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 19:47, 13 July 2020

Mormon Youth
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have always been encouraged to wear modest clothing, and the proper wearing of the temple garment requires it. Even anciently in Christ’s Church members were encouraged to “adorn themselves in modest apparel” (see 1 Timothy 2:9). The Guide to the Scriptures, "Modesty" printed by the Church says that modesty is “appearance that is humble, moderate, and decent. A modest person avoids excesses and pretensions.”

The leaders of the Church have given further guidelines on modesty in the pamphlet For the Strength of the Youth under the section, Dress and Appearance. It reads in part:

Prophets of God have always counseled His children to dress modestly. When you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and grooming influence the way you and others act.
Never lower your standards of dress. Do not use a special occasion as an excuse to be immodest. When you dress immodestly, you send a message that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God. You also send the message that you are using your body to get attention and approval.
Immodest clothing is any clothing that is tight, sheer, or revealing in any other manner. Young women should avoid short shorts and short skirts, shirts that do not cover the stomach, and clothing that does not cover the shoulders or is low-cut in the front or the back. Young men should also maintain modesty in their appearance. Young men and young women should be neat and clean and avoid being extreme or inappropriately casual in clothing, hairstyle, and behavior. They should choose appropriately modest apparel when participating in sports. The fashions of the world will change, but the Lord’s standards will not change.
If you are not sure what is appropriate to wear, study the words of the prophets, pray for guidance, and ask your parents or leaders for help. Your dress and appearance now will help you prepare for the time when you will go to the temple to make sacred covenants with God. Ask yourself, “Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord’s presence?”
Show respect for the Lord and yourself by dressing appropriately for Church meetings and activities. This is especially important when attending sacrament services. Young men should dress with dignity when officiating in the ordinance of the sacrament.

Dressing modestly shows respect not only for God but for the bodies which He has given His children. In 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 it says,

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

After Adam and Eve had partaken of the fruit, they saw that they were naked, and the Lord gave them garments to clothe themselves:

Unto Adam, and also unto his wife, did I, the Lord God, make coats of skins, and clothed them (Moses 4:27).

Even though they were alone in the world and married to each other, the Lord still commanded they be modestly clothed once they fell from paradise. This taught them the sacredness of the body. Wearing modest clothing is a way to show respect for the Lord, and also encourages modest, moral behavior.

Alternative Proms

Latter-day Saints in various U.S. cities have begun to sponsor alternative proms for several reasons, including the lack of modesty at regular school proms, plus extremely "dirty dancing" at regular school proms. These alternative proms are attended by friends of all faiths who desire to be more modest and clean-cut in their behavior. Read more. Some young Latter-day Saint women have collected dresses to share and have altered some to make them more modest.

External Links

For more information or to find modest clothing visit one of these websites:

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