~Modest is hottest!!! “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety (reverence);…” -1st Timothy 2:9

Now is the time to prepare for the temple!!! “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.” (For the Strength of the Youth) “A young woman who wears knee-length skirts will not have to buy a new wardrobe after she receives her endowment in the temple.” -Sister Carol B. Thomas

Let’s draw “Modesty in dress and manner will assist in protecting against temptation. It may be difficult to find modest clothing, but it can be found with enough effort. … You can be attractive without being immodest. … Draw some rigid parameters, a line in the sand, as it were, beyond which you will not go.” -President Gordon B. Hinckley

“For the Strength of Youth” 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.

Question to ask yourself: -Can this be any tighter? Too Tight Question to ask yourself: -Can this be any tighter? -If the answer is no, then you should wear something else. EXAMPLES: -Leggings as pants -Skin tight tops, skirts, jeans, etc.

Pair a shirt with a shirt that is sheer

“…shorts must be knee-length or longer.” -Shorts & Capris: What is too short? BYU Honor Code: “…shorts must be knee-length or longer.” My Personal Preferences

Is this top too low in the front or back? ~Tops Quick Checklist: Is my stomach covered? Is this top too low in the front or back? Does it stay modest when I bend over and move around? Does it cover my shoulders? Is it too tight? ***Use Tank Tops to make tops modest***

Slits are not above the knee Knee-length or longer Not too tight Skirts & Dresses Basic Checklist: Slits are not above the knee Knee-length or longer Not too tight Not sheer

Sister Missionary Skirt Length Requirements

The standards we just talked about apply when exercising too. Exercise Time! The standards we just talked about apply when exercising too. -You are going to still sweat “…choose appropriately modest apparel when participating in sports.” (For the Strength of Youth).

Think about why your uniform is the way it is. Consider this… Don’t Make Exceptions  Prayerfully Decide  Do Everything You Can  Be Confident & Committed Think about why your uniform is the way it is. Is it designed for specific safety reasons or to allow for necessary movement? How do you feel wearing it? Consider how the uniform affects your sport, your relationship with the Holy Ghost  and your ability to maintain virtue. Look for athletes both within Church membership and those of other faiths who have found ways to pursue their athletic ambitions while maintaining a certain standard of dress.

Exercise Time!

Swimwear: Two pieces can be modest, to check raise your arms above your head like you are going to dive, if your suit still covers your stomach in this position then you are good to go! Take along a cover-up for after-swim occasions or for walking to and from the pool or beach. “Concerning modesty, it is best when we no longer ask, “How far can I go?” but rather “How well can I follow gospel standards?” (Elder Scott)

Pajamas It is still important to dress modestly so that you do not develop any bad habits and don’t arouse any impure feelings.

Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes Quick way to check and make sure you are modest=singing your favorite primary song….you guessed it Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes…

Before you walk out the door… Ask Yourself: “Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the Lord’s presence?”

Closing: "You can dress attractively without being immodest. Within the Lord’s guidelines, there is room for you to be lively, vibrant, and beautiful both in your dress and in your actions." —Thomas S. Monson