What I Wear-Sending A Message Without Words

I'm wearing: Cardigan-thrifted $3.99//Tribal Print shirt-Rue 21 $3//Pallazo pants-Rue 21 $5

Have you ever considered how the clothes we wear may affect those around us? We've talked numerous times before about how modesty affects how others view us. But what about how clothing naturally causes people around us to draw certain conclusions? Indeed, we've yet to cover that topic. So I'll endeavor to do it justice, without boring you with a ten page blog post.

Firstly, I know it may seem judgmental, but it's how my brain works. If I see someone in Wal Mart in their PJs, I automatically think one, or both, of two things-1. They don't care one whit how others perceive them (not neccasarily a bad thing, in some cases) or 2.They don't respect the people around them, much less themselves. Dressing in PJs in public is the epitome of sloppy. I'm fairly certain no one would ever call someone in their PJs (in public) fashionable/classy/a lady. 

But what about just simply not caring what you wear? Unfortunately, like it or not, your clothing speaks volumes to those around you. Your clothing can either tell people, "I care about myself, my appearance and respect myself and those around me." Or, it can say, "I don't care about you or myself and you'll get over it." Think about it, what other means can you use to communicate to others without words? 

So today I challenge you to put thought to what you wear, what message are you conveying by what you wear? Dress with purpose, to show those around you respect, yourself respect and to glorify God. 

Winter seems to be dragging on, but let’s not forget that it’s just about a month before spring is officially here! Our hibernation while cooped up inside our houses just makes us even more creative, trying to find ways to best spend our times wisely before we spend it all day at a park come spring… from brushing up on our sewing to learning more about God’s word.

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