Just a curiosity question.... - Page 4

MissBrattified · #31 05-02-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCal

So what did those "Conservative" churches do in 1942-47 when you could not buy a pair of Nylons do to The War?

Worldly women were painting lines up the back of their legs.

I can understand requiring them on the platform, but if the dress/skirt is to the ankles, who cares.

Worldly women?

Church women, too, according to my mother, because otherwise it appeared that you weren't wearing hosiery, which was unacceptable.

NorCal · #32 05-02-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Worldly women?

Church women, too, according to my mother, because otherwise it appeared that you weren't wearing hosiery, which was unacceptable.

Hence my "Worldly" statement. :-p
Why did they even have makeup in the house. LOL

Sam · #33 05-02-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Worldly women?

Church women, too, according to my mother, because otherwise it appeared that you weren't wearing hosiery, which was unacceptable.

some thoughts on women wearing hose,

I think it is a carryover from when women wore cotton stockings.

One OP preacher in our town preached that women were to wear stockings and if they couldn't afford nylon they should buy cotton stockings.

Cindy · #34 05-02-2011, 01:06 PM

I hate hose, haven't worn them in years.

Esther · #35 05-02-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Margies3

I visited my friend this weekend and attended the UPC church that her husband pastors. I have to admit, first of all, that I am very surprised (and frankly, pleased) by the way that things have changed in regards to "standards". There is hope yet. LOL

But one observation that I made that honestly did surprise me alot was that hardly any of the women had on nylons. It was bare legs all the way. My friend's mother (who lives in another state) commented to me that hardly any women are wearing pantyhose or any other kinds of nylons anymore. That, in fact, it is getting hard to find stores that sell them!

Is that true in all of your areas as well? Are your women going bare-legged??? I don't see anything wrong with it. I'm just curious

Most are still wearing nylons, but many are wearing black fully designed styles. Personally most seem to clash with what they are wearing. I think a sold black outfit would work with a design hosiery, but that would be it. JMO

However, there are still a number of younger girls that do not wear nylons.

Esther · #36 05-02-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindy

I hate hose, haven't worn them in years.

I have worn them almost all my life. I found out in my 20's that a good support hose can help eliminate varicose veins. Since that runs in my family really strong, I wore then even in the summer. And I have not had the dreaded varicose veins.

I think they give a polished look. I don't care for being dressed up and then being bare legged. JMO

Sister Alvear · #37 05-02-2011, 01:11 PM

Years ago some taught the hose had to have seams....

BeenThinkin · #38 05-02-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

some thoughts on women wearing hose,

I think it is a carryover from when women wore cotton stockings.

One OP preacher in our town preached that women were to wear stockings and if they couldn't afford nylon they should buy cotton stockings.

One of my earlier pastors preached that the women had to wear seam hose, with a seam running down the back of the leg. Now that caught my attention more than seamless, especially when the seam was crooked. Always wanted to help them straighten it out... JUST KIDDING! Not!

Been Thinkin

Sister Alvear · #39 05-02-2011, 01:39 PM

oh..goodness...might have been Brother Shew?

unitedpraise10 · #40 05-02-2011, 02:41 PM

Our church requires hoes for the platform ministry (praise team, musicians, choir). Women also must have their hair up if on the platform. Of course we have platform guidelines for the guys as well. Guys must have a suit jacket on.....etc etc....