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Posted By: MT on 2008-04-17
In Reply to: Texas polygamist compound - Inquiring minds
from the Salt Lake Tribune written by an FLDS woman. She explains exactly why she dresses the way she does.
So, out of the mail bag, I offer you this from an FLDS woman:
I thought I would send you some ramblings about our fashions. Since much of what is out there is incorrect. And Rebecca Walsh wrote a column about FLDS fashion that presents some misperseptions.
First, the idea that underwear makes you hot. It does not. Your body adjusts to the temeperature changes better with a covering of underwear and clothing. Clothing protects the skin from the heat of the sun. You are actually cooler being covered than being naked when it comes to sunshine. And cold? That extra layer is marvelous in winter. Wearing long underwear is in preperation for our temple ordinances. And we see it as a priviledge.
Clothing is a way of control? Apparently Carolyn (Jessop) thinks so. I am free to dress as I like. I think dresses are romantic. They bring out the femine side in me. Our bodies are sacred. And they are not to display before the world. That is the reason we cover them. Not because we want to be compelled to stick together. What a foolish idea.
Our hair: Women need long hair. Our mothers in Heaven have long hair. This was revealed by the Prophets. It is our desire to be like these mothers that makes us not want to cut our hair. Hair left hanging is hot on the neck. It keeps the heat against the skin as much as a layer of insulation would. That is why most women braid their hair or put it up in a bun or twist. The wave? ''...the higher the wave, the more righteous the woman...''?! What a silly notion that a high wave makes a good woman. The wave hairs are seperated out and a little backcombing creates bulk so the hair will stay in the wave shape. Then the hairs on the front of the seperation are combed over toward the back of the head. And the wave is formed. Just clip and braid and you are in style. A higher wave just means a little more backcombing.
Makeup: Women should have a natural beauty. Not the blended look of five layers of make up used to create a ''natural look.'' And beauty should come from within, not the outward painting of a pretense of beauty. Virtue and sweetness are more prized than beauty. Is not a holy woman beautiful? This is what we believe.
''Ugly orthopedic shoes''?! It is true that some women wear ''orthopedic shoes'' because they need the comfort on their feet. Especially the elderly women need those type of shoes. But, most of our women wear nice, attractive shoes. Sketchers and Nikes are popular. As are some other popular brands. Some women prefer sandals or pumps, depending on the occasion. All are chosen for comfort as well as style. I can't say the same for the spike heels most women in the world wear.
Colors: "Color choices are limited to pastels (the spirit of God cannot reside in anything colorful).''?! We choose pastels because they are peaceful colors. The Spirit of God is the Spirit of Peace. And we desire to be a peaceful, calm people. However, the Lord has made all of the colors of the rainbow, and His Spirit is upon all of his creations. Even the brightest, red poppy.
Our motive is not isolation but simplicity. And that is beautiful to me.
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