splits / slits

[chocolateismybestfriend]

do you wear splits / slits in your skirts? whats your opinion of them?

[blessed]

nope i don't wear them,except for my uniform which the company give they are three piece suits , the skirts came with long slits so i stiched them up and left about a two inch to the bottom so i can walk easily im tall so i make really long steps but those slits are lap slits so because of the way i fixed it, it does not show all my other clothes does not have slits.

[Babyruth]

I only have them in skirts that I've bought at stores that came with them. I sew them up as much as I can or put some material in them. For the length of the slits, if I were to cut off the skirt at where the slit starts opening and it is still long enough to be decent then it's ok. If it's too short then I sew up the slit more or put material in it.

[MariaJoy]

I used to wear them and not worry about where the slit was. Until I had an older creepy guy tell me that seeing a slit in a girls skirt turns him on.....I was 17...I loaded all my skirts up that day and took them to my aunts house. I mean...they werent clear up the skirt...they were below my knees....but...he said that turns him on.

Now I buy my skirts a lil bigger...so the slits can be sewn up....and still walk.

[blessed]

i do think that it does attract men in the wrong way we were told that by a brother at a youth meeting and our pastor also did some teaching on that (was pretty embarassing )

[MariaJoy]

At WYR (and most camps) there is a NO SLIT rule....and it bothers me when you STILL see the slits....not that I'm goin around looking...but alot of times, even as a girl, you see it. This year Bro Paul made an announcement that he's seen slits...and does NOT want them. I was glad he said something. Another thing that worries me is how SHORT skits are getting! I'll admit I have some that are what I consider "shorter" But still are below my knees "sitting standing running jumping"
It seems alot of girls try to push the limits as far as they can. It's kinda scary to see it happening. ok....I'm not gonna preach....so I'll stop now

[blessed]

there are always those who will choose to walk as close to the edge as possible.. i just hope they don't fall off

[MariaJoy]

Bro Barry said something that ppl will walk on the edge...thinkin they can hop back over anytime...but one time...you wont be able to find the line...you'll be too far gone.

[blessed]

that's so true, young ppl in the message today do not realise that..they think because they go to church or because they were born in the message everything is ok..its not ok to whom much is given much is required

[MariaJoy]

Bro Burly said the definition of a Message Brat...is one who says that "I grew up in the Message....I can do no wrong" ect...it was awesome

[blessed]

Did bro burly speak at WYR

[chocolateismybestfriend]

i dont even have to say what i think about slits, you girls said it all!!
message brat thing cracked me up maria! lol

[blessed]

its good to know that there are sis who still believes in dressing right...today God's word came forth in a mighty way about having the right attitude and being reverent before God. What really struck me was when the pastor said "The angels who are sinless, cover their faces in the presence of God, and the Word says where two and three are gathered He is there in the midst of us, the angels, holy beings covers their faces and there are those who wear tight clothes, skirts that show their legs when they come to church ...." You could have seen that the spirit was not pleased with that all all .

You know even though a skirt is long the splits shows of your leg in a wrong way, it attracts men to you. I pray that God really touch each and every one of our hearts that we would do all and forsake all just to please him and dress fit to meet the king

[MariaJoy]

Yes, Bro Burly preached the evening services...awesome services.
Blessed....I liked the thing you said about the angels!

[collegegirl]

I still have some slits that I need to sew up, and Bro. Branham said that if you can sit, stand, and walk in it w/o your knees showing, than it is long enough. There were definately knees showing at WYR. I was discusted.

[marichino_freedom]

well, i guess it depends on the split. most of mine i sew up, but i have a couple with really small ones in them just to walk (they come to maybe just above my ankle so its easier to walk. other than that, no.

[Babyruth]

I agree with all of this! I don't like slits and only have them in a couple skirts. They are the ones I haven't put material in. Like I said about mine, if I were to cut them off where they end, and they are too short to be decent in, then I fix them. I like shorter skirts in the summer, but I make sure you can't see anything no matter what I do. I sit in the dressing room, walk, run, etc. to make sure you can't see my knees or higher. And, when I do wear them, I always carry a sweater, just in case.

[vpiper]

It is interesting to hear your views on this and I agree with most everything. I've grown so comfortable with long/long skirts that sometimes I feel uncomfortable when my calves are showings. but at the same time I do own and wear some skirts with slits in them, knowing that the slits are put there to attract men. but I think to myself it's a cut skirt and it matches my mood today so I'll wear it this once and fix the slit later. it is a constant battle.

[All4Jesus]

WOW! My thoughts as well. I thought I was the only one who got fed up of seeing even christian girls wearing short skirts and slits. God Bless you all

[marichino_freedom]

i just went through my closet yesterday and got rid of a bunch of skirts that were too short and unsalvageable. now i own nothing that shows my knees. (they all come mid calf or so). i did keep a couple of shorter skirts, but i'm going to play with them and make something with them

:banana:

[MariaJoy]

I dont like to wear "shorter" skirts. My sisters and I say we have "Christian legs" meaning...they are soooooooo white from lack of sun...haha..I hope guys really DONT read this! hahaha!

[marichino_freedom]

i always get teased about my asprin legs....but that has been my whole life,not just since i started dressing christian-like

[Babyruth]

Yeah, my legs are pretty white. I suntan in the summer, naturally and I don't tan at all. This summer I got the worst sunburn ever, and once it went away, you couldn't even tell I was burnt, at least on my legs. My shoulders were pretty burnt though. Actually, you can still see the lines from my tank top. By the way, I only suntan in my backyard that is enclosed. Only my family sees me. Just had to clarify.:)

[NeedGod]

i am hoping you havent got any brothers ruth. and i dont know, what is wrong with white legs.?

[blessed]

Nothing really but when the part of your body exposed to the sun is darker it does make a funny site

[morning_mist]

i guess all christian girl have white legs :D

[blessed]

Well Praise the Lord for you marichino....its an encouragement to see you walk with the Lord and leave the wordly things behind

[marichino_freedom]

I sometimes get a baby tan....i am such an irish girl.... *sigh*

[Babyruth]

i am hoping you havent got any brothers ruth. and i dont know, what is wrong with white legs.?
I have one younger brother.

[MariaJoy]

Asprin legs?! Thats funny...never heard that one!! I dont really tan...I BURN!

[vpiper]

have you seen how many people looked at this thread-168-wow

yeah I have white legs, my hubby would like me to tan and now that I live out in the middle of no where I might be able to find some where to go tan. I don't think white legs really matter if they are covered whose to know.

[marichino_freedom]

it just feels good to have a tan...your skin is all warm and smooth looking...it makes me feel a little good about me, i guess.

[chocolateismybestfriend]

white legs dont matter. i prefer to be tan tho.
Even if the only person who saw them was my hubby - it's worth it for him.

not that i have hubby... "in theory"

[collegegirl]

I don't tan, I just burn and peel. I do like to be a little brown, but just a LITTLE. I have met very few people that are lighter than me. I just don't care too much to be out there destroying my skin by trying to get nut brown. Besides, I don't have much time to be doing that anyways. Plus, down here, out in the sun for 4 hours in the afternoon sun would give anyone a good tan/sunburn. I have been about as red as this ranting face, which is what I do when I have done something as stupid as sitting out for 4 hours. :ranting:

[collegegirl]

It is interesting to hear your views on this and I agree with most everything. I've grown so comfortable with long/long skirts that sometimes I feel uncomfortable when my calves are showings. but at the same time I do own and wear some skirts with slits in them, knowing that the slits are put there to attract men. but I think to myself it's a cut skirt and it matches my mood today so I'll wear it this once and fix the slit later. it is a constant battle.
This is exactly how I am!

[blessed]

Thank God i don't need tanning, that must be really stressful to have to be in the sun for hours :D

[marichino_freedom]

not if you're playing sports, or doing some fun activity...

[MariaJoy]

I like getting a lil bit of sun.....but....haha..my legs...nope...but...

[chocolateismybestfriend]

tanning doesnt mean tons of painful hours lying in the sun.
play sports, go swimming, water tubing, volleyball, soccer, fishing, surfing - fun in the sun!!!

[MariaJoy]

I dont understand how ppl can go to tannin beds....maybe it's b/c I dont have time....and I'd get closterphobic!! Plus...that cost too much $$....and I think ppl that tan in the winter...ummm...kinda look silly...sorry

[chocolateismybestfriend]

it looks ridiculous on some esp if they are naturally fair - but then in winter its not like a real winter here, so they'd all look normal.
i'd much prefer the real sun :)

[NeedGod]

tiptoes past with a smug smile on her face.

[vpiper]

I have a friend in the message who has her own tanning bed, but it is for medical reasons.

you are only supose to tan 15-20 on each side once a day. and treat your skin with lotin/aloe so it doesn't dry out, but there are always skin types that only burn

[Babyruth]

I like to be tan, but I'm not. For some reason, I insist on being stupid and laying in the sun for hours. It doesn't do much. After this summer, I got super burnt, I've decided that I won't make it such a big deal. Also, I still have a rash from where I got burnt that appears after a shower, so I don't want to risk it.

[chocolateismybestfriend]

i love being tan :) it's easy to stay tan in australia - it doesnt get too cold here, you can tan outside all year around so its pretty easy to keep up.

[morning_mist]

here in the philippines....the women would like to have fair skinned....those who are not usually buys whitening products...tan is not "in" here

[Jeni]

maybe i should move to the philippines.eh?

i'm very very light skinned. grrar!

waaay back inthis convo...u guys made mention of some of the skirts at wyr being short.

YAH!

i'm seeing it more and more and more...and I'm amazed that they do it..and get away with it. Before I had a conviction of it...my parents would make me sit and run in a skirt before they'd let me keep it.

Some skirts at wyr...when they sat...definitely did NOT even touch their knee. I was shocked...mostly because they didn't care. : ( what do u do? do u say something...in a sisterly loving way? or do u let God work in their hearts?

[collegegirl]

I think that I should move to the phillipines as well!!! :D

As for the short skirts, I think both. First off, I would say something in love. I would tell the sister, "hey, I really like you, and I think your skirt is cute, (well...okay, so you don't have to say that, but it helps, because you are putting yourself with them, so that they don't get very defensive), but I think that it may be a bit short. I know the Bible talks about us dressing modest, but do you think showing your knees is modest? Don't you think that a guy will have inappropriate thoughts because it is so short(perhaps give an example to show the gravity of the situation if you happen to have an example), and the Bible talks about being partners just for thinking about it, and how dressing to encourage it makes you guilty of it as well? I don't want to come off as harsh, but I don't want you to be guilty of a crime I know you don't want to commit."

Then, they could say, "thank you sister, I didn't see it that way, I appreciate you helping me out." , or, they could blow you off, or get mad at you, in which case I think it would be best to step back and let the Lord take over.

[Babyruth]

Maybe I should move to the philippines... I too have noticed girl's skirts getting shorter and it does worry me too. I know we need to get stronger, not weaker, but it makes me wonder about their pastors and parents. I don't condemn at all, it makes me pray more for them. I don't feel decent in a short skirt. I make sure I can do everything appropriately in a shorter than long skirt before buying it. I don't want anyone to see my knees, because it's innappropriate, and they aren't so great looking, so I ensure I can be decent in all my skirts.

[Blood Washed Bride]

We had several groups of young people at WYR this year whose pastors most likely do not issue correct preaching across the pulpit - or if they do, not in a spirit that would encourage a young person to pay heed. Quite a few of the ministers blast Message camps altogether, so we were very fortunate to have their young people come at all. This was a first for them and I pray the Lord was able to touch their hearts. Perhaps they will recall the example those of you who were there were able to present them with, and that coupled with the good teaching they heard will convict them. The best thing you can do for those girls (and guys) is pray for them. Which I'm sure you have done. :)

[NeedGod]

i am glad you wrote about short skirts. yesterday, sunday, after i rededicated my life, i tore up all my short skirts and my bad tops. praise the Lord. i have very few clothes now but i will wear them with pride, because i love God. praise HIs name.

[chocolateismybestfriend]

clothes are replaceable in time - it's all worth it for an eternity with Him :)

[vpiper]

it's funny to think of knees as a turn on, but I don't think like a guy either. short shirts do make me feel like I'm showing all, even when they cover my knees(and some leg) when I sit

[NeedGod]

yeah, i know. some time back our pastor talked of skirts with slits as many girls in church are wearing them now. he said, a long skirt with a slit is just as bad as a short skirt for this reason; it opens up periodically so it give the guy a glimpse then tantalisingly hides it again. it is like playing suggestively with their longings. he warned us about them. even a long skirt with a small slit can provoke lusts. let us all just stick to the Word to the latter. we will recieve our prizes in heaven for the mocking we will endure here. let us pray for each other for courage. prayer changes things.

[marichino_freedom]

thats part of the reason i got rid of so many things last week.....they were just too short or were too short with slits! (and most of these things came from my family! so they dont like that)

[peanutgirl4jc]

We just came back from the meetings in Tucson,AZ and the girls wore a variety of skirts. We realized that we have to do a cleaning of our wardrobes and check for slitted skirts, dresses and fitted tops that really may be getting attention that we certainly don't want. What an eye opener it was because the Holy Ghost did a number on us about convictions. I'm glad that we are able to make the changes!

[NeedGod]

arent you. me too. i feel so good now. i havent got a job yet so i wont be able to get new clothes but i know God is in this for me. amen.

[Babyruth]

This thread has made me think a lot of my clothes. I've always felt that all my clothes are modest, and they are, but I've never thought slits were really bad unless they were too high. I'm still unsure, because if you wear a shorter skirt and it's the same length as the slit on a longer skirt, but both are long enough to be modest, is there a difference? I kinda get how a slit can be suggesstive, but if it's long enough is it ok? What are your thoughts?

[Reb]

My opinion has been that Bro Branham has clearly layed out how things should be done. It's your motive for doing things and what would influence you the wrong way. But I have not been convicted or felt like I needed to sew up all my slits ,,granted they are decent and not half way up my leg. But there's a middle of the road and I have been told on an occasion from some guys that the way some girls have worn their hair has appealed to them or wearing to much parfum has done something for them, should you quit those things? Everything has a balance and by no means am I pushing my views on anyone, but simply just trying to get everyone to study the bible and look at Bro Branhams ministry to see what God wants them to do. For some people slits could be a problem, for me it was more music, etc. So in sumary, I think it's great , people examing what would make them lean more toward the worldly things and not do them... everyone should. but I don't think pushing your views or convictions on someone else is wise. (not that anyone has that I've seen)

[blessed]

yeah, i know. some time back our pastor talked of skirts with slits as many girls in church are wearing them now. he said, a long skirt with a slit is just as bad as a short skirt for this reason; it opens up periodically so it give the guy a glimpse then tantalisingly hides it again. it is like playing suggestively with their longings. he warned us about them. even a long skirt with a small slit can provoke lusts. let us all just stick to the Word to the latter. we will recieve our prizes in heaven for the mocking we will endure here. let us pray for each other for courage. prayer changes things.
Maybe this can help babyruth, its my conviction that a believer should not wear slits.

[marichino_freedom]

well, if the slit is on the bottom of a very long skirts, for leg walking, and doesnt go up more than two or three inches, what then?

[NeedGod]

This thread has made me think a lot of my clothes. I've always felt that all my clothes are modest, and they are, but I've never thought slits were really bad unless they were too high. I'm still unsure, because if you wear a shorter skirt and it's the same length as the slit on a longer skirt, but both are long enough to be modest, is there a difference? I kinda get how a slit can be suggesstive, but if it's long enough is it ok? What are your thoughts?
my thoughts are, if you are unsure, dont wear them. i have very few skirts in my closet now because of the Lord. i will even tear up the ones i have if they offend someone. i will have one skirt only and wear it every day for the praise of His name. do away with anything you are unsure of. God will help you through. if you sacrifice anything for His name, He will sacrifice things for Him. dont compromise, He didnt compromise for you when He died on calvary.

[marichino_freedom]

i dont have an issue with it, exactly, i was just curious. i usually sew mine up anyway....

[Babyruth]

Me too. I always sew mine up, not always all the way because some cannot be walked in unless they have a bit of a slit, but I always test it out before buying it.

[NeedGod]

yeah, its wise to test them before you buy them.

[marichino_freedom]

if i'm at the goodwill i dont really try them because i can do whatever with them....otherwise i do

[NeedGod]

ummm, :think: whats the goodwill?

[redeemed_lizzi]

I still have some slits that I need to sew up, and Bro. Branham said that if you can sit, stand, and walk in it w/o your knees showing, than it is long enough. There were definately knees showing at WYR. I was discusted.

See I have a bit of a dilema, I bought a skirt for my younger sis the other day and I knowthat it is fine. It does not show her knees when she stands,sits or walks and it gives lots of coverage. Its not one of those skirts that you're constantly pulling down when u sit. BUT my parents did a number on my sis. Ok it wasn't that bad but they were disapproving, and I've tried to explain that wearing a long skirt doesn't mean wearing it up to your ankles (which is my parents- especially my mum thinks). If I knew they would be that upset I would not have bought it out of respect for them. But I also get the same grief sometimes. I know the prohet said the above but does anyone know where exactly? My parents look at me a bit wierdly if I say the above. I know they just want the best for us and they've seen some pretty poor examples when some sis' in the message wear skirts that aren't ankle length. You all know what i mean. So that is the standard they are going by. There's always the extreme on evry issue. I would greatly appreciate your brainstorming and quotes. God bless xxx

[blessed]

I know they just want the best for us and they've seen some pretty poor examples when some sis' in the message wear skirts that aren't ankle length. You all know what i mean. So that is the standard they are going by. There's always the extreme on evry issue. I would greatly appreciate your brainstorming and quotes. God bless xxx
Well i personally don't think that you have to wear your skirt to your ankes even though i do :D, my work suits are about just above mid calf so whatever i do my knees are covered...but my casual and church clothes are ankle length, i don't think that anything is wrong as long as you knees does not show when you are sitting, standingm running, or anything but I think that our of respect for your parents you should try and comply ...Hope this helps

[chocolateismybestfriend]

A young woman come to me some years ago. It's when ladies begin to wear those, what they call scandal skirts in our country. It's kinda split up on the side. And she was a Christian girl of a certain denominational church. And she said, "Brother Branham," said, "do you think it's wrong for we Christians to wear these kind of skirts?"
And I said, "What kind is that?"
And she said, "It's a scandal skirt."
I said, "The first place, I don't see what a Christian want to wear anything that scandals." But I said, "If it... Why are you asking me? There's a question in your mind. And as long as there is a question in your mind, don't do it." That's the best way to stay away from wrong. If there's one question in your mind, stay away from it. But then when it is perfectly clear to you, then go ahead. Then you can do it with faith.

Why? (59-0813) Bro Branham

young lady come to me here some time ago when women wore those skirts that they call "scandal skirts." And she come to me, and she said, "Brother Branham, I want to ask you something."
And I said, "Yes ma'am, sister."
She said, "Do think it's wrong for a Christian girl to wear scandal skirt?" Said, "Do you think I..."
I said, "What in the world does a Christian girl need with a scandal skirt?" If she's a Christian, she'll be so far away from that thing, until, why, it'll be as dead to her as... Her love is for Christ and not to be a "scandaler." That's right. That scorches the shorts, don't it? That's right.
THE.LAW.HAVING.A.SHADOW_ CHICAGO.IL THURSDAY_ 56-0621

[chocolateismybestfriend]

WISDOM.VERSUS.FAITH_ JEFF.IN V-3 N-17 SUNDAY_ 62-0401
29-1 Look at grandmother with long skirts, braid of hair hanging down her back. She wasn't so attractive to look at.
Look at the modern one today: a little skinned down dress, that every form (she can't move without sinning); walking, tipping down the street with all the makeup and cosmetics of Max Factor can put on her nearly; fixing her hair like some little girl; wearing little skirt just up about, above her knees, if she's got on any at all. But you look at her, she's pretty. Satan knows how to do it! He's the author of beauty, that type of beauty, which results in sin.


THE.WAY.OF.A.TRUE.PROPHET.OF.GOD_ JEFF.IN V-3 N-14 SUNDAY_ 62-0513M
29-3 I was preaching here in Phoenix, not long ago, on something like that; and the minister's wife, setting on the pulpit with one of these boyish bobbed hair all kinked up, and with a dress that she couldn't even keep her underneath skirts from shining (She couldn't get down over her knees, was about four or five inches above her knees setting up there.), jumping up-and-down leading songs. I blasted it just as hard as I could. 'Course he won't invite me back. I don't expect to, but he knows what's right and wrong. When I stand at the judgment, it's not on my hands any more. Then go off and say...

TOKEN_ JEFF.IN V-2 N-19 SUNDAY_ 63-0901M

368 Believe what? Believe the Lord Jesus Christ, for your house, apply the Token to your house.
369 Then what do you do when you apply It to your house? Move all the trash out. Get all the short skirts, and the shorts, and the cards, and the cigarettes, and televisions, and whatevermore, and kick them out the door, when you go apply the Token; won't stand still for it. Yes, sir. Take it all out. All the dances, and parties, and rock-and-roll, and old vulgar newspapers, and the stuff that's of the world, kick it out the door, say, "We're cleaning out this place around here."

[chocolateismybestfriend]

this really answered a question on my heart about jewelry, and how were talking about how guys who play volleyball can show skin and it not be a scandal.

QUESTIONS.AND.ANSWERS.2_ JEFF.IN COD SUNDAY_ 64-0823E
1009-71 Now, look, a man, there's not much to him when it comes to a body. And he, if he went half naked, it would--there wouldn't be no scandal to it. Not holding for men, but they... You know that--what kind of a woman would be tempted by a man with his shirt off and shorts on or whatever he had? The big old burly-looking thing, it looks sloppy and sickly, I--horrible. See these men out here... Well, I think it'd make a woman vomit to look at such a thing. If she had... But now, you take a woman and put her like that, that's a different temple. You understand? All right.
But I think as far as a necklace, or... Now, if you go to loading yourself up like you went through the ten cent store down here with a magnet on you, I--I think that... Excuse that, I didn't mean to say that like that, but that--that's wrong.

[blessed]

Thank you for the quotes chocolate, they were really helpful

[redeemed_lizzi]

thanx peeps. For me it's not a problem, but like you said 'Blessed', I'll respect my parents wishes and not argue on this case. I need to remember that she's my sister and not my daughter lol. God bless u all

[redeemed_lizzi]

thanx peeps. For me the skirt i bought is not a problem beacuse it is decent and modest, but like you said 'Blessed', I'll respect my parents wishes and not argue on this case. I need to remember that she's my sister and not my daughter lol. God bless u all.

p.s the quotes have also inadvertantly asnwered another question of mine, so God bless u again

(realised my previous post sounded a bit off key :) )

[marichino_freedom]

yeah, i remember reading some of those quotes....like i said before, i did some major spring cleaning and got rid of anything questionable, or put it in the "makeover" box....most everything i have is mid calf to ankle length

[NeedGod]

There's always the extreme on evry issue. I would greatly appreciate your brainstorming and quotes. God bless xxx
your parents may be unsure and the only way to do sth if one is unsure, according to the Word, is to leave it alone. and i am glad they have. anyway, long skirts to your ankles are even better anyway so dont be sad. it is alright. extremism is better than doing it less. just be thankful yu have parents who love God so much they want to make sure you all know Him personally too.

[marichino_freedom]

theyre actually kind of fun (but my stepmom always says i look like a prarie grandma....) i dont mind the prarie part!

[blessed]

theyre actually kind of fun (but my stepmom always says i look like a prarie grandma....) i dont mind the prarie part!
i will be honored if somone told me that ...except the grandma part of course

[marichino_freedom]

i just laugh. i know i feel good, but i still havent figured out why it bothers my family so much.....they honestly want me to be showing a lot of skin (they have bought me some questionable stuff

[blessed]

You dressing right convicts their heart..that is why they have a big prob with it

[NeedGod]

oh y, i get told that all the time. how i should look more sexy. ha, that is so not it. but i look at sisters in church all in skirts and i feel so good. thy look so beautiful. more beautiful than skin showing people out there. way to go mari, way to go. :thumbup:

[marichino_freedom]

sweet....i love having cheerleaders on my side! i'm not bothered by it, it shouldnt bother anyone else (and to be honest, seeing half-dressed girls really makes me uncomfortable)

[NeedGod]

:banana: :banana: more cheering bananas for you. :thumbup: yeah, me too. my sister had a guy in the world. he used to tell her not to wear trousers and tight skirts because they were not womanly. then guys always tell me they use but dont respect girls who dress badly, worldly guys.

[marichino_freedom]

its absolutely true....if you dress easy, boys think youre easy and will take advantage of it (worldly boys)

[NeedGod]

yeah, but girls in church do it so it worries me. maybe they dont know. i am not sure whether to tell them or tell the pastor to mention it when teaching. what do you think is right?

[marichino_freedom]

maybe talk to the pastor to have him talk to them...

[NeedGod]

i think i will. God can work a way. nowadays, people pierce their ears in church and all too. but i always say, if God could save me, He sure can save anyone He chooses!!!

[marichino_freedom]

that is definately true

[blessed]

People do a lot of things they are not supposed to do because they have never had a Holy Ghost experience just pray for them

[FreeAtLast]

I AMEN all of it Blessed!

[marichino_freedom]

i second that amen!

[NeedGod]

i like the way you people do not judge them girls in my church justbecause they are all ear pierced.most people dont even give them a chance. i love you people

[desertroses]

Hello Girls!

That is so true! I agree with all of you. We all use to wear slits that were not too high, below the knee, you know, until our minister preached against it... it was very embarassing cause right after we all had to walk up for communion!!

-Sarah.

[marichino_freedom]

well namwacha, i dont judge people its not for me to do....

i actually sewed up some slits yesterday right before work

[AgapZoe]

All my skirts don't have splits/slits apart from a jeans skirt I had bought with side-slits...I sewed it up but I had to undo them coz I had difficulty in walking...:)...I don't wear it as much though...only when all my clothes are dirty...(tee hee) and when I feel like being really casual!!! I wear it with a t-shirt...

[marichino_freedom]

i have a huge pile of clothes that i need to alter still...old jeans, tee shirts, ripped clothes, etc.... i cant wait till spring break when i can work on them

[AgapZoe]

i have a huge pile of clothes that i need to alter still...old jeans, tee shirts, ripped clothes, etc.... i cant wait till spring break when i can work on them


- girls will always be girls...i thought it's only my cousin..i.e namwacha who has a pile or rather piles of clothes..to be worked on!!!:) (- addict.)

[NeedGod]

oh, i got news for you cuz, i am in the process of making new clothes for myself. i have began. and i will make it. oh, and it is fun

[marichino_freedom]

it's soo much fun! i just made this crazy gray skirt with crazy gray "snakeskin". its crazy!!! (crazy = new word of the week)


:yay:

[NeedGod]

yeah, youve been crazy all over the threads. anyhow, i have made some four skirts this week and i will make more for my cousin today or tommorow. oh, i have more skirts now than ever. you know, God is sooo good. when i did away with the bad clothes, He made a way for me to get many more. and everyone says i look nice. i wore a long flowwy white skirt on sunday and everyone was impressed. i made it from an old table clothe and it doesnt even look it. i love it. i am on a clothe making spree now. :yay: :yay:

[marichino_freedom]

a tablecloth!? thats awesome!

[blessed]

very inventive....

[Babyruth]

I know I've posted my thougts already in this thread, but I came back from our winter camp for our church and Bro. Aaron McGeary spoke. It was amazing, and he talked about slits. I always thought it was ok as long as they were a decent length, but what he said made me change my mind. I need to fix my skirts. Actually, I need my mom to fix them, I can't sew. But he said that he talked to a clothing designer and he asked them why they made slits and they said it was to attract attention to the legs, the flesh, sexual attention. I've been wondering about slits before, with this thread, and God used him to confirm to me that they are wrong. What an amazing God He is!

[blessed]

Amen!!!! As long as you are sincere God always makes a way for you to know his truth

[SisTrev]

Hey everyone.

Just thought i'd add my imput ...i agree with all of you that i used to think that as long as the slit was below my knee i was fine. Was taught that the skirt is only as long as the slit. But the older i got and the closer to the Lord i got, I realized that a slit is a slit...if it can be fixed then fix it. If it can't then i usually dont buy the skirt. I usually sew up all my skirts that have slits in them but some of them are hard to walk that way. Expecially the ones with side slits. There is an older sister at our church who is really bothered by the younger girls and their slits so she came up with a solution. She knits pieces to fit the slits that are both attractive as well as roomie. SHe just matches the yarn to the color of the skirt and then makes a piece to fit the slit. She did a jean skirt for me and i got tons of complaments on it whenever i wore it. Pieceing with fabric is great too altho i cant sew and that has always been hard for me to do.

[desertroses]

Yes, I agree with you. You know, I never thought that slits were indecent either, as long as it was below the knee, but I came to realize that they are indecent, no matter how short of a slit it is. We have a couple of women in our church that also add in fabric to cover the slit, and you know it looks really nice. It's strange, but soon after our paster preached against slits, I have noticed a dramatic decrease of skirts in stores with slits. It's as though it is more 'fashionable' to wear skirts without slits. Also I have noticed that stores carry more longer skirts instead of ones that reach above the knee...which is really nice for us.

[NeedGod]

OH, BUT I MUST HAVE SAID IT BEFORE,STILL I WILL DO IT AGAIN. THE SLITS WHICH GO OPENING ON INTERVALS CAN BE EVEN MORE TANTALISING TO MEN THAN SHORT SKIRTS. OUR PASTOR ADVICED US TO AVOID THEM, NO MATTER HOW SMALL THE SLIT, IF IT OPENS AT INTERVALS-AND MOST IF NOT ALL OF THEM DO-IT IS TANTALISING. AND GIRLS, WE DONT WANNA TANTALIZE ANYONE, DO WE:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[redeemed_lizzi]

I have never bought soo many long decent skirts at any one time as I have over the past year or so. God has been extremely good. Long, flowy/straight pretty skirts have been in fashion and so that means every store is selling them. Yay for me, but not so yay for my bank account :lol: . However, I went shopping recently and I've noticed the skirts are getting shorter, which means the fahion for long skirts is probably on its way out. But thanks be to God I've had a chance to buy quite a few in this time of plenty before the famine starts :D

BTW I'm looking for a good quality, nice, ankle length denim skirt. I've had the one I'm wearing now for about 4/5 years and it's fading and breaking away slowly. I have managed to put beading, sequins and other pretty things on it to make it look nice, but I want a new one before this one slips out of my hands forever lol. Does anyone know where I can find one -bearing in mind I live in London? x x x

[SisTrev]

um...wow...London...dont know what stores they have there but i'll give it a shot. Do you have Goodwill ? Its used clothing but I often find skirts there when I cant find them anywhere else. I just discovered a store down here (Indiana) called Cato. Its awesome. I've never seen so many long skirts in one store. I want to go stock up...the problem being tho i really can't afford to many at once and Im also pregnant...which makes it hard to shop. Dont know what size i'll be after the baby is born.

Another place I've often gotten skirts is off of ebay? Ever use that? You can try them on ahead of time but if you're pretty sure of your size then its no problem.

[redeemed_lizzi]

I'm not actually sure if we have any of those shops but the internet is a fabulous tool, so I'll be searching :) I haven't tried e-bay in a while so I'll give it another shot. Thanks a lot for your suggestions SisTrev and keep them coming people x x x

[desertroses]

I should think any major department store should have long denim skirts. I work at one where I live, and we have them, the only problem is they have enormous slits that run straight up the back...uurrggg. Decent denim skirts are indeed hard to find, I have one really nice one but I've had it since grade eight!! :). What's suppose to be hot for spring is long flowly skirts worn with flat sandels...that's what I read in the upcoming spring/summer newsletter at work...so hopefully some nice stuff should be hitting stores soon!!!

[redeemed_lizzi]

I think it's because I'm being picky and I know exactly what I want it to look like. I don't want to fiddle around with splits and it has to be perfect. Why didn't I but 2 denim skirts at the time :012:

[desertroses]

AAWWW, don't cry, surely it's not that bad! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll come across another one that you may like :)

[azurity]

I saw this link on Sister Samantha's xanga site, and then sat up until 1am last night, reading the whole thread!

I was impressed, to say the least. Way to tired to think about posting, but it convinced me enough to come back today.

I agree totally. I don't wear splits.

To me, if a skirt is so tight that it needs a split for you to be able to walk in it, then it is too tight.

I grew up in a church that preached against splits all the time. The church had very high standards, and splits was the main evil, as such. But, to just do it because you've been told it's wrong, or have heard it preached, isn't the right thing either. You need to do what you believe God wants you to do. Otherwise, you're just under law.

This discussion came up at a camp once. The young people were talking about this exact samething, because some of the girls from other churches wore splits. One of the guys said "Whenever I see a girl with a split, it makes me want to look up it."

I certainly don't want anyone wanting to look up my skirt!

This is a long post for a newcomer, I know. Sorry about that.

[redeemed_lizzi]

This is a long post for a newcomer, I know. Sorry about that.

Don't apologise for the long post, it gives us all more to read :). Welcome to the forum by the way and may God richly bless you. I have learned through my christian walk what befitts a woman to wear and what doesn't. God always confirms His word, so I have learned that splits are not the way to go.

[desertroses]

This is a long post for a newcomer, I know. Sorry about that.

I agree with redeemed lizzi, and azurity, you don't need to say you're sorry, I really enjoyed reading your post and I totally agree with you :)

[azurity]

Thanks girls!

It seems like everyone on here doesn't wear splits. Am I right?

[Lily_Grace]

tanning doesnt mean tons of painful hours lying in the sun.
play sports, go swimming, water tubing, volleyball, soccer, fishing, surfing - fun in the sun!!!

just reading this post. i was just wondering...how do you swim if you are a christian? coz what would you wear?

[marichino_freedom]

oh, i go canoeing every summer and we all just wear skirts (the swishy kind for some) and tee shirts......its no big deal.

i am so excited because i have spring break next week (after this week) and i get to work on all my clothes!! yay

[azurity]

just reading this post. i was just wondering...how do you swim if you are a christian? coz what would you wear?

You don't have to wear swimmers/bathers to go swimming. I always swim in a long skirt & t-shirt.

When I say "swim" (and I'm sure Miss Chocolate would agree with me) I don't mean doing laps up and down the pool or beach. It just means mucking around in the water, maybe swimming a couple of strokes, but mostly just getting wet all over!

[marichino_freedom]

EXACTLY!...just good ol' wet fun!

[Babyruth]

There used to be a family in our community that had a very large swimming pool that they rented to people for 2 hours at a time. It was completely private and very professional. It was really nice and we would go often. But, some evil people told the state that they were doing something wrong, and the family would have to pay a lot for inpsection and have to charge a bunch. It used to be suggested donations, and we always paid because it wasn't much. Now they can't afford to have it anymore, so we can't rent it. I was really sad! Now, we just go down to the river and beach with our skirts and shirts over bathing suits and go where it's private.

[desertroses]

Lol. I find wearing a t-shirt and light skirt over a bathing suit is really good. Sometimes is hard though when the skirt floats up in the water :0.... or when coming out of the water...it can be embarrassing, but really fun. We don't have any nice beaches where I live, not safe to swim in. So my swimming is restricted to summer vacations to islands. Can't wait for summer!!

[SisTrev]

I never really swam much growing up because of the lack of privacy...Its very hard around here to find some place to go that isn't crawling with people.

But now that Trevor and I have finally gotten a house we have a place to swim!!! It came with a pool!!! :yay: So I swim when its just us. I went to the mens department in walmart and bought a long men's tank top to wear over my swimsuit. It goes down to my knees. So i dont feel bad swimming like that when its just us. But we dont ever have people over to swim because there is really no where for the guys to go if the girls are swimming or vise versa....but I really enjoy it with just me and the kids.

[desertroses]

That's really great to hear Sis. Trev. You're lucky. Yeah, growing up there has always been people around. In my neighborhood, there's no room for privacy. Our neighbors know when we come in and out of our driveway! so having a pool is impossible....plus we live on a hill and our backyard overlooks the highway...so ya know :)

[SisTrev]

ya...the Lord really blessed us with this house. And even tho it 1 minute from the interstate its in a very quiet neighborhood. And our pool had a deck all the way around it, so you can see in. :)

[azurity]

I was at my grandparents this week. They live in the mid-west (as it's called) where it was about 35 degrees the whole time we were there. (That's 95 F, I think). Best of all, they've got a swimming pool!

Now, what sun-loving girl wouldn't jump at the chance to go swimming in a beautiful private pool? My grandmother thinks it's so strange that I choose to swim in a long skirt. She keeps asking questions in an annoying way, like it's "The Church" that makes me do these things. She doesn't realise it's personal conviction, and thinks the church tells me what I can and can't do.

[SisTrev]

I know a lot of people who believe that its the "church" that makes us do the way we do. I even tried to explain to a girl one time about the pants thing and even showed her in the Bible where it talks about men's garments...all she said was "well they make girls pants. Im not wearing men's pants." I just let it go. There seemed to be know way to get thru to her. I had tried all my arguments...but then I was a teenager at the time too and not as into the Word as I am now. I just hope and pray if it happens again I'll have a better way of answering.

[Babyruth]

You can tell the next person that asks that, "Well, they make men's skirts too, should guys wear skirts?" I bet you'll get a good response on that one. :)

[Lily_Grace]

You don't have to wear swimmers/bathers to go swimming. I always swim in a long skirt & t-shirt.

When I say "swim" (and I'm sure Miss Chocolate would agree with me) I don't mean doing laps up and down the pool or beach. It just means mucking around in the water, maybe swimming a couple of strokes, but mostly just getting wet all over!

but even if u wear a long skirt and t shirt wldnt it still cling to u, meaning it is revealing and shaping your body? please clarify that for me i am a bit :confused:

[SisTrev]

yes it does still cling to you...that is why even tho you are swimming in a long skirt and tshirt it still isn't good to mix swimming with guys and girls.

My sister in law found a pair of mens long swim trunks...er..shorts...whatever you call them and she made a skirt out of them. They fall to just about her knee and she wears that with a tshirt when she swims. THe skirt dont cling since its the swimsuit material but the shirt does some. Maybe next she'll find a way to make a shirt that dont.

[redeemed]

yes it does still cling to you...that is why even tho you are swimming in a long skirt and tshirt it still isn't good to mix swimming with guys and girls.

My sister in law found a pair of mens long swim trunks...er..shorts...whatever you call them and she made a skirt out of them. They fall to just about her knee and she wears that with a tshirt when she swims. THe skirt dont cling since its the swimsuit material but the shirt does some. Maybe next she'll find a way to make a shirt that dont.


that is really creative!:elephant: i like this smilie!

[marichino_freedom]

i've worn pretty baggy, swishy material...it doesnt really stick or cling

[redeemed]

i've worn pretty baggy, swishy material...it doesnt really stick or cling


umm could you explain swishy matieral for me??:misli:

[NeedGod]

i dont wear slits either and i am planning to do away with most skirts which i sealed coz they cant be walked in. most of them just cant be walked in.
uuh, which material? i would love to make myself sth from such material

[collegegirl]

There is a place lizzi where there is modest clothing. www.hannahlise.com I can assure you that everything is modest, and they have no slits. The only think close to a slit that I have seen would be where they have the button up skirts, and there is about 6 inches or so at the bottom without a button. I know the people who started hannahlise, and I have seen their warehouse. They have some really nice things. They buy with Message sisters in mind, because it is run by a Message family.

Also, there is a place that makes decent swin clothing. I forget the name of it, but hannahlise should have it somewhere, if not just ask them. They make it kinda like a wetsuit to the knees, and then cover it with like a dress. I have friends who have them, and they are really nice. When it is just family, I go in a swimsuit covered up with a swim dress, usually sleeveless, and then with just girls, then I wear just a swimsuit. At the beach, I wear a shirt and a denim skirt. I usually don't go to the beach, and the few times that I have, there were not a bunch of people there.

[SisTrev]

website is nice...thanks for posting it. If you find the swimsuit one please let me know. That one sounds nice too.:yay:

[redeemed]

i think the site she is talking about is www.LovetoLearn.net

[azurity]

Are you sure, Redeemed?

That site looks like a homeschooling site to me... I couldn't find any swimmers :(

When I go swimming, I usually wear a long skirt and a t-shirt. If you have a baggy enough skirt, it won't cling. Tops are a little bit harder. Just make sure you have a towel handy when you get out of the water. I don't think I would feel comfortable in swimmers, even if it was just girls.

I just found a "beach dress" on a site I was looking at for some clothes. http://www.ezibuy.com.au/Womens/Capture/Long_Beach_Dress/25455.htm I wonder how that would go. The neck looks a bit low for my liking, and it might not be long enough... but it's priced ok.

[redeemed]

[QUOTE=azurity]Are you sure, Redeemed?

positive i don't they show them on their site but i saw them on the catalog i have and......... oops i didn't see where it said something else( the other site!) it is www.swimmodest.com

[marichino_freedom]

oh, the swishy material is just quick drying material...havent you ever seen people wear track pants that go "swish" when they walk? if so, thats what they are!

[redeemed]

okay! i know what you are talking about now!