strapless dresses

[corndogggy]

Hm. Some very deep discussions take days to reach 10 posts around here.

But we've managed to make 19 posts in four and half hours about strapless dresses. Hm.

Nothing wrong with strapless dresses if they aren't immodest. And I don't agree with T-Hill's quote, wherever he got it. The feminine form is not immodest, which essentially is what that quote says it is if clothing worn is "designed to call attention, outline it, make it noticed." If that's the case, every Christian woman in the world needs to gather up all her swimsuits and have a mass public burning tomorrow at sunrise.

However, baring the feminine form to excess is immodest.

Hm. Your thoughts on the subject is the longest post here. Hm.

 

[Aaron]

Are strapless dresses ok for Christians? I'm talking about prom or wedding dresses that sufficiently cover the torso (no plunging necklines) and come down to the knees or below. A simple yes or no will work--I just want to know how the majority of Baptists feel about it.

Of course, but only if the wearer has a long neck and sexy shoulders. Otherwise, cover up!

 

[Aaron]

If that's the case, every Christian woman in the world needs to gather up all her swimsuits and have a mass public burning tomorrow at sunrise.

I'm all for that.

Hubba hubba!

 

[corndogggy]

Of course, but only if the wearer has a long neck and sexy shoulders. Otherwise, cover up!

http://news.distractify.com/people/old-school-cool/?v=1

Is the chick on the bottom left immodest? More importantly, was this considered immodest in the 1950's when it was taken? That was 60 years ago. Good chance that some of these ladies have died from old age by now.

 

[Aaron]

I like the one on the top left!

 

[Scarlett O.]

Take it to the men's forum .... please.

Ya'll can post pictures all day and rate women and talk about how "ugly" women need to cover up and laugh to your hearts content.

 

[corndogggy]

It interests me from a historical perspective. Not just this subject but others. Our ideas on what is bad changes with time and possibly place, and of course when you do that you are trying to change the definition of sin, but in reality you've done nothing but regurgitate the current ideas of modern morality from within the confines of your immediate environment. It's interesting.

 

[quantumfaith]

I won't wear them.

Thanks so much Rev. I was worried.

 

[InTheLight]

Is the chick on the bottom left immodest?

How many times do I have to tell you guys: Don't call broads chicks! :tonofbricks:

 

[Rolfe]

How many times do I have to tell you guys: Don't call broads chicks! :tonofbricks:

Why do they call women "broads"? :laugh:

 

[corndogggy]

To be honest, the Bible tells women exactly how to dress:

1 Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

So my question is, since the OP mentioned a prom dress, is why are we singling out strapless dresses alone? Every single girl I have ever seen going to prom violates this verse.

 

[abcgrad94]

So my question is, since the OP mentioned a prom dress, is why are we singling out strapless dresses alone?

The reason I asked is because our local Christian school does allow strapless dresses for the girls for their formal events. It's pretty hard to find a modest, stylish formal gown these days, and some strapless dresses seem to be more modest than ones with sleeves.

This is a gray area for hubby and I and our girls are now old enough for formal dress occasions. As their friends are wearing them, it's something that we will need to consider soon.

If it were entirely up to me, I'd probably cover them in a tent and tag along with a shotgun in case any boys got too close, but hubby won't let me. :laugh:

 

[kyredneck]

...This is a gray area for hubby and I and our girls are now old enough for formal dress occasions.....

Been there, dealt with that. Glad it's behind us. A formal dress need not be a party dress. We were fortunate in that our youngest was inherently modest, the older one we had to keep an eye on at that stage.

 

[Jkdbuck76]

So for modesty's sake, I'd say for Christian women not to wear strapless dresses.

And what about the men? Can we wear strapless dresses?

 

[Thousand Hills]

And I don't agree with T-Hill's quote, wherever he got it.

Its a quote from a Paul Washer sermon "Recovering Biblical Womanhood" the link was right below the quote, I'm sure you will squeeze in the time to read it or watch it between some world cup games.

Regardless, I have observed that you disagree with about 99.5% of what everybody else posts, so I guess I'm in good company. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Are beltless pants acceptable for plumbers? :laugh:

No way....only overalls.....krack kills!:laugh:

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

And what about the men? Can we wear strapless dresses?

Only kilts....with knee socks and below the knee! :thumbsup:

 

[Rolfe]

No way....only overalls.....krack kills!:laugh:

Drop a quarter, pay the toll. :laugh:

 

[Iconoclast]

That's the same exact logic behind the burqa. Might as well cover their face and head up while you're at it.

So Cdy.....are you saying burqa...or bust???

 

[Rolfe]

...or bust???

Intentional play on words? :laugh: