Modest Dress - Women

[DiscipleOfIAm]

My wife is having a difficult time finding dresses, skirts, etc in the local stores, unless she spends $40 each. I remember a while back that someone had posted links to websites that sell these items. Does anyone have such links or other recommendations/options?

It seems to me that modest shouldn't cost a fortune or it isn't actually modest is it? :thumbsup:

Thanks and God Bless!

[53Isaiah]

We never pay retail for anything!

My wife is an ad vide clearance rack browser and finds $40+ items for $10-$20 all the time (Old Navy, PC Penny’s, Sears). The Salvation Army store often carries new items (tags still on) for even less.

[BarbInArk]

Clearance racks at Sears are great. A couple of weeks ago I found a $ 70 dress for $21...and a $70 pant suit for $ 26. Tons of choices at the time.

[mesue]

Some of those sites were pretty costly. I was never on to spend a lot ofmoney on a label, but I do appreciate good clothes.
I like to shop in consignment shops and the like. I find some really nice outfits there. Our city mission runs a thrift shop, I find cool outfits there as well. I often get complimented on my clothes. I tell people I found my out fit at the Boutique.
Some people get snobby about it, but to me that's just a pride issue.

[Flynmonkie]

www.chadwicks.com
www.eddiebauer.com Check out their outlet and sales
www.ebay.com tons of things here if you know what you are looking for and at about 20% or less of the sale prices
www.lerner.com
www.oldnavy.com

I visit my local thrift / charities stores and find things all the time. I found $80-$100 dress shirts the other day with the dry cleaning tag still on them for my husband. It cost me for 25 of them about $35. They were all newer style designer and nothing wrong with them. Sometimes designer is not always the way to go. Honestly, if I am paying $40 for an outfit it is because it will last. Many of my clothes I have had over four years now. I only re-buy when they wear out. Old Navy is wonderful in price for casual clothing, jeans and t-shirts, especially for kids. Victoria’s secret usually has quality sweaters if you catch them on sale – they will last a long time. Chadwick’s I think is great for work clothes. You can get wool dress slacks for around $20-30 on sale but they last forever. If you stick with the classic cuts they will not go out of style. Same with some Lerner things but you have to be careful there. The knit pants they offer are great for work and very versatile. I have the links above. And of course as mentioned Clearance racks at your local department stores, Macys, Dullards, Jones even Nordstrom’s have amazing discounts. Most have a schedule of discounts. The first week they take ½ off, then within a week or two (10 days) another half comes off. If you work at it – it is easy to find their “system” of markdowns. Even the Gap, which is great for casual, and jeans. What I have found is that a good outfit that will last a long time will cost about $40 total. If you are spending less than that – be prepared to replace sooner. Sometimes you can get away with clothes at Wal Mart – other times $5-10 extra bucks could buy something more durable and lasts longer. So overall it works out better. IMHO :)

[qpmomma]

I hated trying to find modest dresses! What I did was take bathing suit wraps (heavy ones) and saftey pin them. Wraps only cost $10-$20, are colorful, easy to find during warm months, and you don't have to sew the slit! :)

Christina

[ZiSunka]

I guess walmart is out of the question?

I buy modest stuff really cheap there.

[robotneil]

I guess walmart is out of the question?

I buy modest stuff really cheap there.

I love cheap clothing!

[DiscipleOfIAm]

I guess walmart is out of the question?

I buy modest stuff really cheap there.

Not at all. She's been there and not able to find anything or they are too expensive. She's looking for skirts or dresses to wear to church, but not wanting to spend an arm and a leg for them.

Thanks for all the suggestions. She has a Chadwicks catalog and they had some good deals. I didn't even think of eBay.

God Bless

[ZiSunka]

Not at all. She's been there and not able to find anything or they are too expensive. She's looking for skirts or dresses to wear to church, but not wanting to spend an arm and a leg for them.

Thanks for all the suggestions. She has a Chadwicks catalog and they had some good deals. I didn't even think of eBay.

God Bless

I shop at walmart all the time and pick up dresses for under $25, skirts for under $15, nice ones. Chadwick's stuff is okay but it tends to look better in the pictures than it is, you can't try it on for free and you have to pay shipping, which is where I think they make their money. And it sometimes falls apart after one washing. Good luck in your search!

[Flynmonkie]

I shop at walmart all the time and pick up dresses for under $25, skirts for under $15, nice ones. Chadwick's stuff is okay but it tends to look better in the pictures than it is, you can't try it on for free and you have to pay shipping, which is where I think they make their money. And it sometimes falls apart after one washing. Good luck in your search!
Lambslove is right about the Chadwicks, I forgot to add that sometimes you still have to watch the quality. Returns might not be easy. I have never had to return (yet). I have a wool coat; all of my dress slacks are Harvey Bernard and Stephanie Andrews and sweaters. I have had them for quite a while they were for -daily work wear. The environment I worked in people were very trendy and their clothing was much more expensive than I could afford. So these ensembles seemed to work just as well, and I received many comments on them. You might have to be careful with the T-shirts. But I believe I tried one of those 3 pack things from Newport News - they faded rather quickly and shrunk. I really do not like anything from Newport News. Old Navy is great about low shipping charges (or used to be) I believe it is only about $5 to ship. All my skirts are Eddie Bauer or Chadwick’s. Most online retailers allow you to return to the store, but some do not have retail places to return. Eddie Bauer is great about that. Do you have outlets close to you?

I didn't mean to imply that Wal-Mart clothes are cheap and not worthy. In fact my camp shorts, shirts, socks and a few other things I have purchased there with no problem and still have them! My husband likes Wrangler jeans we get from there. Along with some t-shirts and sweat pants etc.. I just meant to watch the quality. It is very easy to find something that looks cute - only to find out after it is too late that it is not well made. But I think that is everywhere now. It has taken me years to have some "decent" knowledge on buying proper quality. However I have to say I am one that has very few clothes, but they seem to last longer. I also wanted to mention JC Penny.

Can she sew? Honestly, there are a ton of easy skirt patterns out there and it is usually avg $4.99 - $10.99 a yard for material. She could customize her own. I am tall so I like my skirts to run very long- little lower than mid calf. My machine is broken or I would be making my own especially spring and summer skirts! (Jon-Jons for the kiddos are cute handmade outfits too!) Fall and winter material seems to run more expensive (wool) and it seems cheaper to buy ready made after you figure in time spent and materials cost. But thatt is just me.

[jobygirl]

I really like Gordmans, and tj max, they usually have really good clearances. But thrift stores like the salvation army have nice stuff for cheap alot too. Good luck

[thepianist]

My wife is having a difficult time finding dresses, skirts, etc in the local stores, unless she spends $40 each. I remember a while back that someone had posted links to websites that sell these items. Does anyone have such links or other recommendations/options?

It seems to me that modest shouldn't cost a fortune or it isn't actually modest is it? :thumbsup:

Thanks and God Bless!

When I shop Walmart.....I tend to just go to the clearance racks anyway - and I can really do great, depending on what's selling at the time for $5, $7, or $10. Hey, it works for me. Don't rule out second hand stores.....lots of times I have found some really good looking stuff and the price, well - it's usually next to nothing!

[jochanaan]

Wearing modest clothing is definitely in line with Scripture. But I think we also need to be aware of who we're doing business with. Wal-Mart stands accused of denying lunchbreaks to its California employees, of racist and sexist hiring and promoting practices, of refusing to pay overtime and insisting that employees work overtime hours "off the clock," and of policies designed to make it more difficult for people with health problems to find jobs there or get the benefits they need. Until these issues are resolved, I for one will shop elsewhere.

[Monica02]

What size is your wife? If she is thin this is not a good suggestion. Large size shops usually go as low as size 12 or 14 and clothing designed for larger sizes is usually modest.
Minis and middrifs just don't look good on big chicks if you know what I mean!

[ZiSunka]

Wearing modest clothing is definitely in line with Scripture. But I think we also need to be aware of who we're doing business with. Wal-Mart stands accused of denying lunchbreaks to its California employees, of racist and sexist hiring and promoting practices, of refusing to pay overtime and insisting that employees work overtime hours "off the clock," and of policies designed to make it more difficult for people with health problems to find jobs there or get the benefits they need. Until these issues are resolved, I for one will shop elsewhere.

As long as workers go along with those practices, Walmart will get away with them. It will only stop if people stop working there out of protest against the unfair practices.

I agree most heartily that we Christians should be shopping with a conscience. That includes buying things made in China and other places where Christians are persecuted, imprisonned and forced to produce the merchandise sold in our stores without pay or decent living conditions. Injustice doesn't just amount to working off the clock or without benefits. It can be found in the things we buy that encourage despot governments to harrass and harm our brothers and sisters in the Lord. That would include Chadwicks and other vendors who buy from China to sell to us.

[jochanaan]

...I agree most heartily that we Christians should be shopping with a conscience. That includes buying things made in China and other places where Christians are persecuted, imprisonned and forced to produce the merchandise sold in our stores without pay or decent living conditions...
Thanks for agreeing with me! However, I have never heard that it is only Christians that have to work in Chinese sweatshops under terrible conditions. We should work for justice for all, not just for Christians.

[Flynmonkie]

Wearing modest clothing is definitely in line with Scripture. But I think we also need to be aware of who we're doing business with. Wal-Mart stands accused of denying lunch breaks to its California employees, of racist and sexist hiring and promoting practices, of refusing to pay overtime and insisting that employees work overtime hours "off the clock," and of policies designed to make it more difficult for people with health problems to find jobs there or get the benefits they need. Until these issues are resolved, I for one will shop elsewhere.

Honestly, I used to think like this. But I realized that maybe this is a sign we just need more Christians "within" the organization. Our natural response is to run, but I think of how Jesus healed... by sitting smack in the middle of the sinners! ;) What do you think?

[ZiSunka]

Thanks for agreeing with me! However, I have never heard that it is only Christians that have to work in Chinese sweatshops under terrible conditions. We should work for justice for all, not just for Christians.

Of course it isn't just Christians in the sweatshops, and of course we are supposed to be careful of justice for all, but we are especially supposed to be concerned with the welfare of our brothers and sisters in Christ,

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Ga 6:10 (http://bible.crosswalk.com/OnlineStudyBible/bible.cgi?word=ga+6:10&version=nkj&st=1&sd=1&new=1&showtools=1)

[TwinCrier]

Here are some of the places I shop for clothes for my daughters and myself:
http://modestapparelusa.com (http://modestapparelusa.com/)
http://littletouchofelegance.com (http://littletouchofelegance.com/)
http://www.llbean.com (http://www.llbean.com/)
http://landsend.com
http://www.hannahlise.com

[Flynmonkie]

Here are some of the places I shop for clothes for my daughters and myself:
http://www.llbean.com (http://www.llbean.com/)
http://landsend.com

:thumbsup:
I forgot about these!! LL bean can be expensive too however sales are good!
I cannot believe I forgot about Lands End! It has been awhile!!

[jochanaan]

Honestly, I used to think like this. But I realized that maybe this is a sign we just need more Christians "within" the organization.
Of course we do! But what if they try to change the policies and fail? And of course, I was speaking of myself as a consumer. I'd have to get pretty high up in the company to effect any policy changes corporation-wide; but as a consumer I can have a real effect by voting with my dollars. And telling them why.

[Flynmonkie]

Of course we do! But what if they try to change the policies and fail? And of course, I was speaking of myself as a consumer. I'd have to get pretty high up in the company to effect any policy changes corporation-wide; but as a consumer I can have a real effect by voting with my dollars. And telling them why.
This would be true - I guess I tend to think of my Christian brothers and sisters that have jobs with this organization right now. (Huge employer locally I live down the street from the manager) The market is bad and any change they are trying to effect “in the situation” would be sabotaged, don't you think? One of those times where I can see negative outcome either or, when I get to that point I feel the only effectual change will come with prayer and example, and yes of course voicing our opinions but as constructively as possible. I believe Sam Walton had a wonderful take on how business should operate. I have been told since the "kiddos" took over - it has gone to pot! But what hasn't? :scratch: :sigh:

[California Dreamin']

I know how hard it is to find a dress, what makes it difficult for me is that I get my shirts, sweaters, etc. in usually "regular" sizes but I wear "plus size" pants, shorts, skirts, etc. So it makes it hard to get a dress because the upper half would be too big to fit my lower half, so stuff like a dress doesn't fit me. I had a two piece prom dress.

[NothingButTheBlood]

Any sale/clearence rack has good items. Spiegle has really good online sales online and most of their items are appropiate. I love Fashion Bug when they have sales. I have been doing some maternity clothes shopping at Good Will since they are really expencive for the short time you wear them. I have found some nice stuff, skirts and shirts, for $3 bucks a piece. Our pastor's wife shops there all the time. My friend and I made a day of it and hit 7 Salvation Army/Goodwills around the area. It makes for a good time.

[Erinwilcox]

I shop primarily at thrift shops (where I find really expensive stuff almost new at 90% less than original retail. Last night, I found this gorgeous sweater at Target for $5.50!!!

[blessedmomof5]

Omgosh i could never wear a dress in the winter..... way to cold.... so i am more of a comfhy girl. pants and a heavy sweater.... but in the summer i will wear dresses, long i prefer them long. and sandals. casual. i would not say modest.... nor shocking, just plain....not standing out in a crowd trust me...lol oh and don;t forget the sweater in the summer... forgot to mention where i shop....... oh ummmmm maybe i should not, but i am cheap......you could do target, kohls ahs wonderful sales all the time,marshalls? depends where you live, ross stores. need to rummage through, but great bargains..there is one more but i drew a blank...sorry...

[newbeliever02072005]

My wife is having a difficult time finding dresses, skirts, etc in the local stores, unless she spends $40 each. I remember a while back that someone had posted links to websites that sell these items. Does anyone have such links or other recommendations/options?

It seems to me that modest shouldn't cost a fortune or it isn't actually modest is it? :thumbsup:

Thanks and God Bless!

Does your church or any local churches have a sharing center. Our church has one. People from the community leaves donations at the building and then once a month they open the doors up to the public to come and get all the free clothes...etc. that they want. It doesn't cost a thing and if your conscious is feeling the need to contribute....donate something. Do a swap so to speak.

Then there is the hand-me down's that I am always thrilled about getting. I have a very strong miser streak in me and don't like to spend much money on myself. If something isn't less then $5.00 at a store, I'll walk away from the rack.

Well those are my suggestions....hope it helps.

Newbeliever :wave:

[DiscipleOfIAm]

Well, good news! She went to a Thirft Store and found four skirts that were practically brand new and got all of them for $15. One of them still had the $40 tags on them and had not even been worn.

She is still not convinced about "modest" dress all the time (meaning she doesn't wear skirts/dresses 24/7), but she does at church now at least. One step at a time. She by no means wears anything outlandish. Jeans, t-shirt, blouse, sweats around the house, etc. Just doesn't by into the 24/7 skirts and dresses idea. She comes from Assembly of God upbringing, so having her attend a IFB church and be excited about it is a big accomplishment and step in the right direction anyway! The church we attend has never made mention of anything. They care more about getting people into the church and saved than what they wear. I think they feel the other stuff will come later.

Thanks for all of the suggestions and links!

God Bless!

[mesue]

...She is still not convinced about "modest" dress all the time (meaning she doesn't wear skirts/dresses 24/7), but she does at church now at least. One step at a time. She by no means wears anything outlandish. Jeans, t-shirt, blouse, sweats around the house, etc. Just doesn't by into the 24/7 skirts and dresses idea. She comes from Assembly of God upbringing, so having her attend a IFB church and be excited about it is a big accomplishment and step in the right direction anyway! The church we attend has never made mention of anything. They care more about getting people into the church and saved than what they wear. I think they feel the other stuff will come later.

Thanks for all of the suggestions and links!

God Bless!
I wear jeans on Wednesday evenings and Sunday evenings too. I'll wear a jean skirt to Sunday morning service. We're not so legalistic at my church. We're just called not to be a stumbling block, so. no halter tops :P

[JPPT1974]

I wear a dress on Sundays
But at night, I wear pants or jeans.
Sunday mornings of course, I wear dresses!

[rosemerry]

I make my own clothes...of course I have store bought clothes but I don't buy anything from the stores anymore. It's too hard to find stuff that fits.

I'm 4'10" tall. I'm anywhere from a size 0-4 petite. This means I'm paying $80-$100 for an article of clothing that people are paying $40 for. If I find something on sale it's $40. I'm saving for a dressmaker's dummy so it will be easier for me to make clothes for myself.

I love medieval, civil war, gay 90's, and turn of the century

[DeaconDean]

I know that this thread is primarily for women, but when I seen this I had to respond. Please don't take offense with what I'm about to say, but several years ago in our church we had some teen girls (15-17) who evidently didn't know any better. I believe in dressing modestly and was raised that way. One incident that happened was when I was Youth Director. These girls, would come to church in those "hip-hugger hot pants." (On Wednesday nights, not Sundays) I tried to tell them that this wasn't approriate wear for church. One of the teens went to another lady in the church and complained about what I said. I didn't say it out of malice believe me. And was throughly "tongue-lashed" for my remarks. But the thing which I couldn't get this lady to understand was that being a deacon, I had other male members of the church, I was 40 at the time, and they were 50+ men who told me this, what they were relating to me was that when these girls came to church dressed like that they couldn't help but to stare because their "assets" were almost hanging out. And they were conserned because this was borderline to sinning on their part. This darn near caused a major split in my church, the lady who came to me argued that we should let come dressed any way they wanted because we should be fortunate to have such aged youth in our church. And my arguement was that if they came dressed like that then they were tempting the older men of the church (I must admit I was tempted to look also) and causing them to backslide. We ended up not making any dress code in the church but I found out that several older ladies in the church were appaled at this type of dress also. Ladies please, think of the men in your church when you dress. I'm not one of those who say ladies must wear dresses down to their ankles, knee length is quite good enough. But please no hip huggers, no hot pants, no halter tops, no tube tops, wear anything but that which draws attention to your God-given "assets." Thank you for your consideration and patience.

[rosemerry]

I dress with my family, church and male friends in mind. There was definitely clothing that made my male friends uncomfortable around me. Well I don't want to be a stumbling block to them. But if ankles turn a guy on that's not my fault.

Everyone else outside my little circle can stick it in their ear. :D

[Andyman_1970]

We should work for justice for all, not just for Christians.

Well said brotha.................. :thumbsup:

[Savedsis]

I found some nice skirts at Cato's..inexpensive..long lenght...I like them..

[jobygirl]

I'm in college and yesterday I heard something on modesty that really encouraged me. Because I know sometimes it's hard to be modest, because IT's hard to find cute clotehs or whatever. But anyway, a guy stood up and said how much he appreciated how the girl at this particular function, always dressed modestly, and all the othe guys stood up and started clapping! IT was really encourageing, that they just wanted us to know, that they did appreciate the way we dressed, by keeping our clothes on. Then he said, that A god seeking man wanted to find a god seeking woman, not someone who wanted to please the world around her.

[newbeliever02072005]

I'm in college and yesterday I heard something on modesty that really encouraged me. Because I know sometimes it's hard to be modest, because IT's hard to find cute clotehs or whatever. But anyway, a guy stood up and said how much he appreciated how the girl at this particular function, always dressed modestly, and all the othe guys stood up and started clapping! IT was really encourageing, that they just wanted us to know, that they did appreciate the way we dressed, by keeping our clothes on. Then he said, that A god seeking man wanted to find a god seeking woman, not someone who wanted to please the world around her.


Awesome, that is encouraging to hear. Makes you wonder. The advertising people sure have a way of manipulating our minds. Making women think men want women to reveal.....and the men to think that revealing is what they want.

God Bless :wave:

[Jenka]

Modesty has always been an issue for me, I grew up in a non-christian home, and I wore whatever I wanted. Our family became Christians at the same time, and we knew how we dressed needed to change drastically.
My sister, mom and I decided to break the habit of wearing immodest clothes and opted to only wear skirts for a year.
We did it, and though I now wear pants as well, it really taught me a lot about modesty and how people look at you, and what they see.
I'd get questions from non-christian friends about the way I dressed, and I was able to share so much of my faith and testimony with them. It was a real blessing.

Also, as to where to find skirts/dresses ect for a reasonable price. Two words: Thrift Stores.
You can find tons there, and it's all at a wonderful price. I like to shop at Salvation army, because I like to support their business.

~Jenka

[ZiSunka]

Awesome, that is encouraging to hear. Makes you wonder. The advertising people sure have a way of manipulating our minds. Making women think men want women to reveal.....and the men to think that revealing is what they want.

God Bless :wave:

Quite a good trick, isn't that?

I wish men would stand up and say they like it when women dress modestly, because most women I know want to please men, they just think men want them to dress like--britney spears! :D

[Mommyof3]

Some of those sites were pretty costly. I was never on to spend a lot ofmoney on a label, but I do appreciate good clothes.
I like to shop in consignment shops and the like. I find some really nice outfits there. Our city mission runs a thrift shop, I find cool outfits there as well. I often get complimented on my clothes. I tell people I found my out fit at the Boutique.
Some people get snobby about it, but to me that's just a pride issue.

That is so sad that they would be that way with you. It shouldn't matter so long as you have clothing on your back.

[Danfrey]

I am encouraged by the open dialog here on the issue of Modesty.

The idea of modesty needs to be preached and taught in our churches. It is almost a taboo subject. Often times if a man brings it up he is accussed of being a pervert. I can guarantee you if I wore a pair of hip huggers and a skin tight belly shirt around by Christian friends, they would let me know it is wrong. If you don't want to see your daughter or you mother in it, don't wear it in public.

On another note...Modesty is not just a woman's issue. Men, it is time to buy some slacks that fit so that your are not showing off what is meant to be covered. Wool and rayon are not very thick.

Casual Attire, buy a shirt that doesn't fit you like a glove. Your muscles are for your wife, not everyone else. Keep that shirt on, even when its hot. Those shorts look pretty silly on a grown man, but if you must wear them, Don't wear Dolphin Shorts, Knit Shorts, or anything else that hugs you tightly. One last thing, sweat pants are for the gym or sleeping in. They have no place in the grocery store :sick:

It is so easy to think, women aren't stimulated visually so modesty doesn't matter for men. WRONG modesty is a subject for all christians.

[Jenka]

It is difficult to think that modesty applies to males as well, but it really does.
Guys need to keep on their shirts, women are stimulated visually, perhaps not as much as men, but we still are, and Christian men should be able to understand that as well.
Christian women should view Christian men as brothers in Christ, and should want to help them from tripping in their faith by lusting.
So girls, try to protect your brothers, they have enough temptation coming from the world, they don't need you to tempt them as well.
Guys, remember that girls can lust, and they do...modesty applies to you too. So be the protector you were created to be and help her.

We all need eachother, and most importantly, help to build eachother up, not tear eachother down.

~Jenka

[Wormie]

I'm in college and yesterday I heard something on modesty that really encouraged me. Because I know sometimes it's hard to be modest, because IT's hard to find cute clotehs or whatever. But anyway, a guy stood up and said how much he appreciated how the girl at this particular function, always dressed modestly, and all the othe guys stood up and started clapping! IT was really encourageing, that they just wanted us to know, that they did appreciate the way we dressed, by keeping our clothes on. Then he said, that A god seeking man wanted to find a god seeking woman, not someone who wanted to please the world around her.
That is awesome!!! I wish I could here more of that - especially from people my age. I never like to dress provocatively (mostly because I've never been fully comfortable with how I look :P ) and I ask my bf if anything I wear might cause him to have impure thoughts or "look" at me (in a certain way), but usually I know what can/ does and avoid them (tube tops do, halters don't). I'm guessing it also helps the other guys at church when I dress modestly. Besides, much of the more immodest clothing available is uncomfortable and needs to be adjusted every two minutes!! *annoying*
Great topic!! :thumbsup: (despite slight thread-hijacking ;) )

[tamtam92]

same problem here. Most of my skirts i buy in england... sometimes i can find modest skirts in France too, but i'm very picky, and i don't only want to be modest, i want style too (though eventually i don't have much style, only i don't want to wear rags).
In fact most of my skirts are home-made (by my mum). That's quite cheap and comfortable. When i find a nice skirt in a shop, i can have it in several models lol.

So i think the best thing is to learn how to sew (and knit, for the tops). ;)

[JPPT1974]

I try to be modest
Yet I try to be nice and considerate
When I dress for church
Either night or for morning!

[PraiseReborn]

My wife is having a difficult time finding dresses, skirts, etc in the local stores, unless she spends $40 each. I remember a while back that someone had posted links to websites that sell these items. Does anyone have such links or other recommendations/options?

It seems to me that modest shouldn't cost a fortune or it isn't actually modest is it? :thumbsup:

Thanks and God Bless!
I recommend www.plainlydressed.com (http://www.plainlydressed.com)

The prices can be high but I've had both of my dresses that I bought from them last the last 6 years. They're all modest, handmade, non-lable, and Christian owned.

[Danfrey]

Patterns

My wife went through this same problem. She could not find modest dresses. We finally found this site and picked up a pattern that fit her well. Sometimes she would sew her own, but often she would have a friend sew her a dress from Walmart $1.00 yard material. Going this route she could get a nice modest dress for about $25.00

[Jenka]

I would love to learn how to sew. *sigh* It would make things a tad easier.
But for now, I just keep looking.

~Jenka

[Danfrey]

I taught Candice how to sew. I had played in the Rocky Horror Picture show as a teenager and learned my way around a sewing machine so I could sew my costums. We had been invited to attend a Charity Church in PA and Candice didn't have a dress she would be comfortable wearing to the Church. We stayed up all night sewing her dress. The next day we attended the Church and went to lunch at an older Mennonite couples home. We shared the story of staying up all night sewing the dress and this little old Mennonite woman reached over, poked her husband and asked "Are you going to help me sew my next dress"

[Jenka]

I taught Candice how to sew. I had played in the Rocky Horror Picture show as a teenager and learned my way around a sewing machine so I could sew my costums. We had been invited to attend a Charity Church in PA and Candice didn't have a dress she would be comfortable wearing to the Church. We stayed up all night sewing her dress. The next day we attended the Church and went to lunch at an older Mennonite couples home. We shared the story of staying up all night sewing the dress and this little old Mennonite woman reached over, poked her husband and asked "Are you going to help me sew my next dress"

Lol! That's hilarious! ^_^
You were really in the Rocky Horror Picture Show? heh, I've been in Iolanthe by G&S, but that's about it. I've seen RHPS the movie..it was interesting!

~Jenka

[Danfrey]

Rocky Horror was a long time ago. I wouldn't suggest the movie or see it myself anymore.

I played in The Unsinkable Molly Brown about 10 years ago. I played an uptight English Butler.