Modesty: what comes to mind, when you think about this word? Well, I think modesty is subjected to one’s perspective and convictions. For the longest time, I thought being modest meant to show as little skin as you possibly can. However, as my perspective of life changes, I keep learning new things about modesty.
My religious background is Christianity, so the concept of modesty was always about not making our brothers in Christ stumble. Romans 14:13, 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 31:30. Just to name a few verses that were always used, when the topic of modesty was addressed. While I’m a firm believer of the Bible and it’s guidance, I know the work of the Holy Spirit. In other words, modesty is about your personal convictions with God.
Conviction does not have to necessarily be connected to the Holy Spirit, it can be your comfort level. Do you feel comfortable and confident in what you wear? Are you confident in the person you’re projecting to the world? Does your outfit show the real you, or a mask? Are you proud of the woman or the man your seeing in the mirror? Do you love yourself wholly and unconditionally?
As I mentioned, I am a Christian. I have this deep desire to honour my creator. I remember always being mindful of what people would think of me, when I was putting an outfit together. I was taught to always abide by the standard of what it meant to be a Christian; and modesty was one of the values held at a high standard. It became the game of who looks the holiest among us. The concept of modesty being more about the relationship than appearance, became a life-changing revelation to me. Modesty to me became a transformation inside-out not the other way around. This truth brought me freedom to allow myself to explore, modify, and rectify my view of being modest. I dress for the audience of one and everybody else will follow.
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