Comments on: Summertime: Modesty and Swimsuits

By: Sisterlisa

Sisterlisa — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:16:30 +0000

Beth, I would DEF say something about the woman. I would talk to the Pastor. Pray first of course and be sure your heart is right and not condemning. Even if you get flack for it. I would stand for it. I’ve done it before. It wasn’t well accepted, but my leadership knows where I stand on it. I would NEVER say anything to the woman though. Just pray. If God opens the door and she ASKS you, you could give scripture references.

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:38:50 +0000

Very timely post. It does make me cringe when I think back on my younger days and my lack of wisdom in dressing. Ick. I like to go swimming, but not when others are around. We usually go to a local reservoir through the week and there is usually only a few other people there and spread far apart on the beach. Getting modest swimsuits is a challenge, but can be done. Unfortunately, those cost more.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:20:01 +0000

Just a little vent here: at our church we have VBS every year and there is this 1 certain lady who teaches a class, every year, and granted she is a pretty lady but how she dresses makes me cringe! Tight shorts, spaghetti strapped, low cut shirt..UGH!!! I dont know if I’m the only one who notices it or not..I’ve been tempted to bring it to the pastors attention but I truly don’t to start a ruckus. Any thoughts??

By: ChristineMM

ChristineMM — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:01:58 +0000

Not even getting into Christianity or religion of any kind I want to know how it is that the clothing designers have morphed the bathing suit style for men and boys to be below the knee “shorts” which are very very baggy, yet the girls and women continue to be basically forced to wear skin tight bathing suits. It is even hard for women who are senior citizens to find suits which are not the same style as for women in their 20s.

I like the Land’s End bathing suits sold as separates. My bottoms used to be shorts and now I wear the skirt style that is sewn to the bathing suit piece underneath. They call it a tankini but the top fully covers the body and some necklines are high, but they are sleeveless.

I continue to be annoyed that boys and men’s bathing suits are the polar opposite of skimy and revealing while the mainstream design for girls, teens and women of all ages are very revealing.

It also doesn’t look right to put very young girls in styles that are meant for doing things like flattering the legs with high cut sides. Also too many times the skimpy suits for girls who are below teen age end up not fitting well and end up revealing their private parts as they do active beach and pool play, which is REALLY a shame and just not right. I’d like the bathing suit designers to explain why the toddlers and little girls are basically only offered suits intended more to make grown women look sexy.