How I stay Modest in the Summer

Hey everyone! Layna here.  So I decided to do a (hopefully) helpful blog post for my first one.  Now a lot of girls have to deal with the hardships of staying modest.  Now in the summer, this can be especially hard.  But I am here for the rescue, and hopefully what I wear during the summer, while still being modest, helps you get through this summer too.

Now first off, I learned last year at a Steubenville conference, that girls can stay modest by not letting a man look at any part of your body that can be covered by a 1950's bathing suit.  So basically, no strapless, no low cuts, and shorts, skirts, and dresses lay at the fingertip, or lower.  (Note: if you are not sure where your modesty boundaries lie, please talk to your parents about it.  This post includes my mother and I's view of modesty, so if you're not sure, don't be afraid to ask.)  Here is what a 1950's bathing suit looks like:

Let's start with dresses.  This has straps, and is pretty close to my knee, so it's good.  Now if your church is like mine, and is pretty much always cold, you don't feel like changing for Mass, and/or you feel uncomfortable showing your shoulders and knees, just grab a jacket, and maybe a pair of leggings.  Then you can just throw them in the back of your car on the way to a friend's house/ barbecue.  

Next is shirts.  Until the conference last year, I wasn't allowed to wear spaghetti strapped shirts, but I'm here to tell you that it is ok.  So are regular tank tops.  And if its colder, a regular t-shirt with a skirt is a good combo.  I normally tuck my tank tops in, because they are more fitted than a regular shirt, and don't look as good untucked.  To me anyway.  Everyone feels differently though, so just do what makes you feel comfortable.

Now shorts.  To stay modest, try to make sure the shorts touch your fingertip of longer, as seen below.  And please keep in mind that some girl's legs are longer than others, therefore, they might show a little more leg than others.

Next are the popular crop-tops.  Here's how I deal with them;  I wear a camisole or tank-top under it.  Most crop-tops are loose and flowy, so if you put something under it, it won't add to the heat.

Lastly is bathing suits.  Now bikinis are becoming more popular, and most teens can't fit in the little girl's tankinis, thus making us move to the juniors and women's bathing suits where bikinis are everywhere.  (Side note, the women's tankinis and one-pieces are sometimes too "old laday-like" to me, so I don't feel comfortable wearing them.)  I actually got my bathing suit top separately from my bottom.  The bottom I got from Justice, where I got the second to biggest size; and the top is from JCPenny.  This top is pretty much backless, but my mom is ok with it, because it covers everything else nicely.  (Note, if you ever do go with backless, to stay modest, try to make sure it doesn't go lower than your waistline.) So in general, this type of bathing suit top should be ok, but if your parents don't like it, than you should listen to them.

So I really hope this helped you guys out, and that your summer is a great one.  If you have any questions, just comment below! :) 

God Bless! 

Love, 

Layna.  <3