Modesty

                                                                                                                                                               

Down through history,  men have made rules about how women should dress.  Some believed that a women should only show her body to her husband, even to the extreme of completely covering up in public with only a peep hole to see out into the world.  Women would be preventing men from having lustful thoughts.  This mode of dress they claimed came from God.

Gradually cultures changed and allowed the head, arms, cleavage, and ankles to be exposed.  Fashion began to be important especially to those who could afford clothes that went beyond function.  Men would have lustful thoughts no matter what was covered up or what was exposed.

Today, most women realize they can choose what they want to wear.  Influences still exist from religion, culture, and society.  The media and pop culture often presents the ideal.  The fashion industry and other influencers promote the newest trendy styles.  Then as styles change, many women add to their wardrobe.

Some women dress to reveal much of their bodies.  They give away a view to anyone who cares to look, to flaunt their "beauty" to the world and attract the male.  Most males do not complain.  There doesn't seem to be any negatives in dressing this way.

In order to participate in this lack of modesty, women feel they need to have a perfect youthful body.  Exercise regimens and special diets are used to sustain a sexy appearance.  Improving general health seems a secondary benefit. When the body shows signs of aging, plastic surgery is considered.   Many women loose self-esteem when their bodies don't match up to the ideal.  Perhaps a better idea would be to dress modestly and force men to use their imagination.

Women, take pride in the way you choose to look.  Include modesty as part of your decision.