There’s a painful misconception sweeping through modern fashion culture — the idea that a woman must expose her body before a dress can be considered stylish, elegant, or “dope.” Somehow, covering up is now seen as old-fashioned, while revealing clothing is praised as confidence and beauty. But this trend is not only misplaced — it’s stripping many Christian ladies of the dignity and identity they carry.
Lately, a disturbing pattern has become common: dresses with luxurious materials flowing to the ground, full and dramatic… yet the top half is nothing more than a thin net exposing the entire chest area and deep cleavage. The fabric was enough to sweep the whole community, but somehow not enough to cover the body parts meant to remain private.
And sadly, many of the people embracing this trend are Christian sisters.
Recently, I saw a graduation thanksgiving video, and from the first lady leading the dance to the last graduate entering the church, the scene was embarrassing. It looked more like a nightclub entrance than a procession into the house of God. The slits were excessive, the cleavages were deep enough to reach the stomach, and modesty was nowhere in sight.
The dresses weren’t “dope.” They weren’t classy. They were uncomfortable to watch and painfully inappropriate for worship.
A Christian woman should not dress like an entertainer walking into a club — especially not when entering the presence of God.
If the dress is inappropriate for
• a job interview,
• your workplace,
• your school, or
• an official meeting with a dignitary,
Why is it suddenly acceptable for the church?
Yes, the gospel says “come as you are,” but nowhere does it say “stay as you are.” Growth is expected. Maturity is necessary.
Some argue, “God looks at the heart.”
Absolutely true — but the same God who sees the heart also sees the body you’re displaying publicly. Your outward presentation reflects your inward values. And let’s be honest: many brothers in the congregation are fighting silent battles because of the things they’re forced to see in church.
It’s already heartbreaking witnessing such indecent dressing at weddings and social events… but bringing it into worship is another level entirely.
Here is the truth no trend can erase:
✨ Decency is beautiful.
✨ Modesty is attractive.
✨ A covered body is classy.
✨ Royalty doesn’t need to undress to prove beauty.
You are a Queen.
You are a Princess.
You carry spiritual royalty.
No honorable daughter of a king would walk around with her body exposed for every passerby to admire. A woman who understands her worth does not display her body like a public exhibit for every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Fashion should never cost you your dignity.
You don’t need to expose your flesh to feel beautiful.
You don’t need deep slits and plunging necklines to feel confident.
You don’t need to dress like the world to be relevant.
True beauty is not in how much skin is shown — but in how much dignity is preserved.
My dear sister…
Be wise.
Be royal.
Be modest.
Be beautiful — the right way.
