Modesty...ARGH!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I like dressing modestly. I like it when other people dress modestly. I don't like the overrated, over used, over publicized, and over priced modest fashion industry. But Elisabeth, what on earth could you be talking about? Wow, I thought you'd never ask!
I can't even begin to explain my frustration.

Lets talk first about this wonderful idea of long undershirts or long tee-shirts. It's a great idea, but not a great reality. When you look at the adverstising of these modest undershirts, we find pictures of women with shirts that go up way past their belly button thus immodest. But thankgoodness for these way too long undershirts that make you look pregant or have no waist line because they hide all the extra skin. Okay, if you are trying to be modest in the first place, why are you wearing a t-shirt that apparently is too short. Now about the length. I, being a girl myself, know the need for long undershirts, but I don't need an undershirt that will stretch down to my knees. Oh yeah, don't get me started on the prices of these great finds. I'll give two senerios. First, I buy camis at Old Navy for 2 for $5 in the summertime and like $7 in the winter that are just the right length. Now, a girl in my ward bought 2 Great Length camis for like 2 for $30. I told her she was crazy and she just replied that they are sooo comfortable and they are way for durable than the typical camis from Old Navy or Wal-Mart. It's funny how both of us are now dealing camis that are fading and seams coming undone. But, who do you think feels more bad? The girl who spent $5 or the girl who spent $30? Case closed. But you could be wearing a really cute top, but if you are sitting next to a girl at mutual who has a long shirt on, you will be ignored because your leaders will only compliment those with the boring shirts that go down to their knees. Oh well, what can you do?

Next, what's with the knee-length shorts. Aren't they just called Bermudas or do we not call it that anymore. And again with the price, can't you find those Bermudas at any old clothing store?

Prom Dresses/Formals are probably my biggest pet peeve (besides people who chew with their mouth open and slow drivers). One day, someone came up with the idea of making modest Prom dresses and Wedding dresses that have cap sleeves with a square or swoopy neckline. Now, it's the only modest style of dress you can find. Cute yes but unique, no. Ever heard of different styles? How about try the whole 3/4 length sleves or long sleves or how about trying a different cut? I promise that even though it may be a bit of a risk, it will be worth it and maybe you will see what I am talking about. And I'm sick of hearing how hard it is to find a modest prom dress, especially when the people who are saying it live in Utah. And then they make a big deal about making one. I'm sorry, I don't really understand why this bothers me so, but it just does.

Maybe I am overreacting a whole lot about this whole modesty thing, but come on people.