tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post7322148037838890268..comments2023-09-15T10:21:55.537-06:00Comments on Is It Just Me?: Modesty Matters ( and so does flattering )Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-10532307379526066052007-10-09T17:47:00.000-06:002007-10-09T17:47:00.000-06:00My tap instructor has our costumes custom-sewn bec...My tap instructor has our costumes custom-sewn because she finds that there isn't much in the theatre/dancewear catalogues that's suitable for grown-ups--"grown-ups" in this case meaning "people who are uncomfortable showing off their goodies." I'm amazed at some of the costumes they have for little-kid dancers. Not only are they inappropriately adult-looking, but they aren't very functional for people who haven't developed breasts yet. I've seen my share of unfortunate "wardrobe malfunctions" on little girls in recitals--nothing there to really "reveal," of course, but still--totally embarrassing and inappropriate nonetheless.<BR/><BR/>You should definitely be the crackpot and go for the burqa. I would. Nothing will ever change if people such as yourself (and your daughter?) don't make your opinions known. It's the same reason you can't find "modest" prom dresses at the mall--they won't order them if they don't realize there's a demand. <BR/><BR/>Also, don't let your daughter leave the house in something that ugly. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-13379033747517899502007-10-06T07:23:00.000-06:002007-10-06T07:23:00.000-06:00I'm a visitor to this blog and have to agree with ...I'm a visitor to this blog and have to agree with all these pot stirring thoughts. <BR/><BR/>I love our youth and want the best for them. This dress is not the best.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you could hand out a bunch of those "For the Strength of Youth" booklets and highlight the bits you want them to read. Would that help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112453678556775060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-42964743344677348732007-10-04T11:16:00.000-06:002007-10-04T11:16:00.000-06:00You know... I've never understood the dancing cost...You know... I've never understood the dancing costumes. And I can see the point those mothers were making...in a way. What if they asked the girls to show up in string bikini's for a swim meet?? Would they still feel the same way? I don't know... I say stir the pot.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908930035466483151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-72467677580063910992007-10-03T20:35:00.000-06:002007-10-03T20:35:00.000-06:00Scuttle- I have no idea why we still think it's a ...Scuttle- I have no idea why we still think it's a good idea for our kids to look like JonBenet.<BR/><BR/>Heather - oooo, flesh dress - hadn't thought of that! Great plan.<BR/><BR/>Crystal - I was going to try some witty comment full of alliteration, but I surrender and you win - and PLUS touche on your last sentence. ouch. And you're totally right. <BR/><BR/>Yvonne - yes another Janet Jackson moment in the making, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>Kristin - I'd love to be shocked... but no. <BR/><BR/>and<BR/>Chick - I couldn't have summed it up better myself.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-36857814800951076782007-10-03T16:59:00.000-06:002007-10-03T16:59:00.000-06:00Great comments thus far. And I totally think you ...Great comments thus far. And I totally think you should stir the pot. NO girl should wear that piece of fabric. And honestly, I'm a little shocked (ok not really) that the other LDS mothers aren't concerned. It sucks feeling like the only one with standards, even amongst fellow LDS members. Stick to your guns sista!goddessdivinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649750585495782767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-58508368533870110322007-10-03T16:38:00.000-06:002007-10-03T16:38:00.000-06:00I think you have to voice your opinion. I can't i...I think you have to voice your opinion. I can't imagine being very comfortable in a strapless/tube top type dress dancing around--hate to have a "wardrobe malfunction".Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699747294702088605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-49915215857324535282007-10-03T15:36:00.000-06:002007-10-03T15:36:00.000-06:00Ooo, hey, I can totally understand. I took dance c...Ooo, hey, I can totally understand. I took dance classes for several years, so I've experienced the wacko costumes. I quit when I was about 12, though, so I never had to deal with a tube top or strapless, since I couldn't have held one up. (And I would have been safe for many more years if that was the reason, hee hee.) My mom kept most of our costumes in a big box as dress-up clothes, and made the same distinction the other moms are making. Looking back now, I think the reason she was fine with me quitting dance had more to do with the routines the teachers were heading towards than the costumes. But I agree; what you're describing sounds pretty hoochy. So if you do decide to decline dishing out dough for that doozy of a dress (sorry, couldn't help it), I'm with ya. Let's discourage immodesty, especially if it's not flattering. :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625222824282491296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-40825677361131467972007-10-03T15:34:00.000-06:002007-10-03T15:34:00.000-06:00Stir the pot- that thing is nasty! PUT in your tw...Stir the pot- that thing is nasty! <BR/><BR/>PUT in your two cents! They may change them and if not, you could go the BYU route and sew in the flesh inserts- or the flesh dress as it may be in this case... HA HA.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079751153406018476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3007302520478956179.post-48915268529036302262007-10-03T11:43:00.000-06:002007-10-03T11:43:00.000-06:00Ok growing up a non member in the performing arts ...Ok growing up a non member in the performing arts I would not wear something like that. Even as a teenager I didn't want to look like an adult or wear things that adults wore.... Why is it that fashion seems to be making young Girls dress like adults. Or is it that now I am a member and I dress modestly that I am not seeing what "adults" are wearing.<BR/><BR/>good luck i'm glad i have a boyRamonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920227550779547672noreply@blogger.com