When Fashion Controls the Church....

[revrandy]

It seems at least where I'm from many of the more conservative churches dress to the nines... and most who visit come away stating something about a fashion show.
On another forum a choir was mentioned not about what they sang (which was good) but how they were dressed. And from my experiance by visiting the church....acceptance and fashion seem to hold hands...

It starts from the top.... another conservative church near us the Bishops Married Daughter who's husband will be Pastor has a Monthly Clothing allowance from the church that is extremely generous.

Most of the more conservative churches seem to be alot about fashion and dress... They may preach modesty in dress but seem to excuse moderation in dress...maybe that's an out...

I did find it interesting in one church that is considered to be Ultra-Conservative that the Pastor's wife while "holy" in dress wore a very large expressive hat in every service that seemed to say "I may dress by the standard but at least I can wear Hats"....

I don't know that it matters.... but when folks come to visit I would think most would rather walk away saying that was one of the nicest church's they had been too... and not saying.. "what a fashion show"...

These churches while "Holy" seem to be seperated by fashion... and your accepted by the way you are dressed...

It's definately NOT right...

anybody else chime in??

[Sister Alvear]

I don't think my opinion would be popular...

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

I don't think my opinion would be popular...

Feel free Sis. Alvear.. I need a good whuppin' now and again..

[ILG]

This is something that always bothered me about the UPC. It seems so hypocritical to criticize a piece of jewelry on someone and then dress to the nines in every UPC sanctioned way. To me, dressing to the nines violates the spirit of 1 Pet. 3:3,4 whereas a little jewelry does not. That's the problem with legalism. Rules can't enforce the spirit of the letter.

[Steve Epley]

You might be suprized some of these fashions might very well come from Goodwill and consignment stores.

[Old Paths]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

You might be suprized some of these fashions might very well come from Goodwill and consignment stores.

And K&G.

[IBCrazier2]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

And K&G.

HEY NOW!

K&G is hard to beat.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

And K&G.

Yep and the Alley.

I like my wife to dress nice and not ashamed of it. We hardly go anywhere that someone does not compliment her on her clothing (unsaved folks). Our nieces look nice and the majority of their clothes come from Goodwill or discount store. I don't wear bib overalls to church or flannel shirts however someone would be welcome wearing them. I try to look nice I represent a King and I am His messenger I don't want to embarrass Him. What is "to the nines"??????????????????????? Some folk are naturally sloppy and have not hardly any care about their appearance it is a natural thing with them and has nothing to do with moderation. Being sloppy and unkempt might be homely but is not humbleness. My thoughts.

[nathan_slatter]

Originally Posted by Old Paths

And K&G.

That is a nice place to shop for decent suits. I shopped there a few times back when I used to wear suits. Now I wear jeans and a t-shirt. It's cheaper.

[IBCrazier2]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

You might be suprized some of these fashions might very well come from Goodwill and consignment stores.

My wife regularly gets boutique brand clothes at the goodwill with the store tags still on them for a couple of dollars each.