As Latter-day Saints, we understand that modesty encompasses much more than what we wear. It is a way of being. It is a way of understanding our potential as children of Heavenly Parents in everyday moments. It is about taking care of the divine and heavenly gifts we receive. It is a way of life.
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And while modesty might run counter to some of the world's trends, it does not mean that we neglect our appearance. If anything, it makes us more conscious of how we represent ourselves as members of the Church and children of God. As we strive to make our own modest fashion choices, it can sometimes be discouraging when we search store after store, feeling like fashion and our beliefs are growing further apart. But that is not necessarily the case.
This year's Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammys had an unprecedented number of women choosing to wear dresses that don't expose lots of skin but are still fashionable and classy. Here are just a few of these dresses that can inspire us to not compromise our standards when it comes to fashion:
Academy Awards
Jennifer Lopez
Olivia Colman
Letitia Wright
Sarah Kate Ellis
Helen Lasichanh
Krysten Ritter
Amatus Sami-Karim
Queen Latifah
Holland Taylor
Rachel Weisz
Emma Stone
Charlize Theron
Helen Mirren
Katharine Ross
Marie Kondo
Amy Poehler
Maya Rudolph
Glenn Close
Kacey Musgraves
Sandy Powell
Fatma Al Remaihi
Nicole Holofcener
Marielle Heller
Christine Lahti
Awkwafina
Golden Globes
Emma Stone
Janelle Monáe
Emily Blunt
Nicole Kidman
Glenn Close
Elsie Fisher
Melissa McCarthy
Grammys
Kelsea Ballerini
Camila Cabello
Tierra Whack
Fantasia Barrino
Emily Lazar
Merle Dandridge
Aida Cuevas
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