Monday, October 29, 2012

Why I Wear Skirts


There seems to be so much controversy over wearing skirts lately.  I've seen it in the blog world, but I've also seen it personally.  I have read many blogs from women who only wear skirts.  I also personally know several women who wear skirts.  I don't want to start a fight about who is right and who is wrong, but here is my story.  
I started wearing skirts almost exclusively over a year ago.  I now have only one pair of jeans, and 2 pairs of shorts.  I have always enjoyed dressing for church on Sundays, as wearing skirts or dresses just made me feel more feminine.  As our lifestyle was changing and we were around other families where the women wore skirts, I started thinking about wearing skirts more often.  This was also when I feel the Lord started whispering into my heart that He would like it if I wore skirts.  As I usually do when I'm not sure I want to do something, I dragged my feet and made excuses.  "That would be great, but I don't have any skirts that would be reasonable for daily wear."  "I just can't afford to get a new wardrobe."  "What would others think?"  "My family already thinks we're nuts for homeschooling, how am I going to explain this one to them?" 

As the Lord often does, He spoke to me through others.  Most notably was Amy from Raising Arrows.  She did a series last spring called She Wears Skirts.  I was definitely interested since I was still trying to ignore that call to wear skirts myself.  In one of her posts, she spoke right to my heart when she said that for her, wearing skirts was a matter of her heart, NOT of doctrine. Wow!  It made me look at where my own heart was.  I clearly felt what the Lord was asking of me and He desired for me to trust and follow Him.  And I was responding with excuses!  I started praying that God would forgive my distrust and disobedience.  I placed the entire situation in God's hands.  He knew our financial situation, and would provide for new clothing if He desired.  I just agreed to follow where He led.  I found myself in a thrift store several weeks later, and found several skirts for only a few dollars.  There was my answer!  I've been wearing skirts ever since then.

I found when I changed my heart attitude, everything else fell into place.  I truly enjoy wearing skirts.  Wearing a skirt reminds me each day of what kind of woman God would like for me to be.  But I also don't get hung up on the rules of wearing a skirt.  There are times in my life where pants were more suitable, and I don't feel as though I'm doing something wrong.  However, those times seem to be fewer and far between as wearing skirts is just "me" now!

One of the best reasons for me to wear skirts is to show my daughters what modesty and femininity are.  I get to model this behavior to them, and help mold them into the young women God desires them to be.  More on my daughters in another post!

If you are thinking of wearing skirts, please pray about it.  Seek your husband's advice also.  Read Amy's series on wearing skirts for a lot of great information.  You'll find a great sense of peace when you follow God's will in this area.

I want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.  1 Timothy 2:9-10

Have a great day!

Blessings,

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"
1 Corinthians 10:31


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30 comments:

  1. A matter of the heart. I love it! So many times I have been accused of trying to earn salvation since I am a plain Christian. Just as many times I have to remind them that this isn't something I have to do, but I rather choose to.
    And I remember as a little girl even begging my mom to make me long full skirts because I felt like a princess. The problem was I didn't act like one and was a complete tomboy, so I got very few long and full skirts :)

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  2. Great post, although I don't always wear skirts they are a big part of my wardrobe, especially for church.

    KM Logan
    I'm hopping over from the better mom!
    I'd love for you to say hi over at lessonsfromivy.com

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  3. I am stopping by from Mommy Moments. Love for you to return the follow when you can :) I am Hosting Mom's Monday Mingle now. Love for you to link up if you can!

    julie
    www.thenaptimereview.com

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  4. I just found your blog over at a link up and your title of the post caught my attention. I too wear skirts most of the time. Except, im heavily tattooed from my life before Christ, so I look a bit silly to some, I'm sure lol (Im pregnant right now so Im still having emotional crisis moments in the am an end up in pants). Im glad I found your blog and that we share the same interest and convictions :)

    Jaclyn
    www.munahscupcake.com

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  5. So sweet....and I love your picture. I've worn skirts only for almost 20 years and it's been an incredible blessing! My daughters, also, wear skirts joyfully and I love seeing them fix themselves up within the boundaries that they set for themselves.

    I've written some posts on looking cute and not frumpy (you look adorable!), being plus-sized and wearing skirts/dresses only. I like fashion as much as the next gal; I just do it within the limits I set for myself.

    OK, I could go on all day. Great post! Lisa~

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  6. I really enjoying skirts but I do not wear ithem all the time. I love what you said about it being a heart attitude. Now following you from the mingle, would love a follow back when you get a chance :).

    www.cumminslife.blogspot.com

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  7. Two things about your gentle and elegant way of expressing your own skirt-wearing:

    First, I remember when I was convicted about wearing a skirt to church the time my father-in-law asked me whether I would ever wear jeans to the White House to meet the President. Of course I wouldn't, and how much more important that I wear something appropriate to meet God in public.

    Second, the wearing of skirts, the way you have expressed it, being specific to what God has called you and why without assuming that God has called everyone to do the same, is a wonderful example of how God speaks to us all specific to our own temperaments and circumstances. What you may be free to do, I may not, and what I may be free to do, you may not. This is one way we learn to listen to the still, small voice.

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  8. I found you through UpwardnotInward! Thank you for sharing. This topic always intrigues me. I love the idea of wearing skirts for the purpose of femininity and honestly, it really does make me feel more focused on God. I also live on a farm, so pants are a really nice addition to my wardrobe. I've been thinking and praying a lot about wearing skirts/dresses outside of the home. Still seeking the Lord on this one. I appreciate your encouragement!

    www.toteachwhatisgood.com

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  9. Lovely testimony. I went through some of these things over 20 years ago, and I haven't gone back.

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  10. Thank you so much for sharing this, I really appreciate hearing your perspective. It is a delight to see how God speaks to His children in different ways! :)

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  11. Hello there, I found you over at a wise women builds her home, thank you for your post. I too would like to wear skirts and dresses, I feel encouraged. Kind Regards, Tara.

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  12. Yes! God has been dealing with me in the areas of following his commands on modesty and "outward expression of an inward heart change" as well! In fact, I even started a new blog about it..ha! :)

    Hope you have a blessed week!
    Mrs. Sarah Coller
    http://www (dot) obediencewithoutlegalism (dot) blogspot (dot) com

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  13. I love reading other women's thoughts on this subject. I have greatly increased my skirt wearing, but not to the point of full time (especially now that it's getting colder). I'm looking at getting some nice cotton thigh highs to try out (currently pregnant, due late Dec./early Jan. so tights just don't sound at all comfy). I'm slowly growing my skirt collection through thrift store shopping... I might just have to make a trip this weekend ;)

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  14. Thanks for sharing the background for why you've chosen skirts. I really admire the fact that you mention that it's a heart decision, and that you don't get all wrapped up in the legalism of skirt wearing in every single situation. I really appreciate your linking up with me this week, Jess.

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  15. Thank you so much for linking up with me. I enjoyed reading about why you choose this. I know someone at church who wears skirts all the time - to the point where I have wondered why. I am willing to bet that her heart is in a similar place as yours where this is concerned. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Oh that it is a change of the heart! How wonderful it is when we are able to realize this truth! I go through seasons where I wear only skirts because I need to be reminded that I am a woman and what that means. Thank you for sharing and linking up at Simply Helping Him! Blessings!

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  17. Oh My! Some of the things you said could have come out of my own mouth! Thank you for this uplifting, honest approach to skirt wearing. I too felt so very convicted and ignored the call for a very long time. The Lord has given me such peace about my decision to move forward to skirt wearing and this former tomboy now feels amazing dressing feminine. I have decided that if I'm set apart and folks question my sanity in wearing skirt during the winter in Minnesota, then what an opportunity for me to share why I'm different, why I am a new creation. :O)

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  18. Great post! I have been wearing skirts almost exclusively for a year and a half.
    Thanks for linking up!

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  19. What an encouragement for you to share this!! I have not regretted my change of heart in the last 12 years. I'm going to write out my testimony on skirts...you have me wanting to continue this conversation.

    Thanks for linking up over at WholeHearted Home this week. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  20. Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that this was the most visited link from last week's link-up, so is in the Top 3 Featured. :) I'll also share the link on FB, so be on the lookout. :)

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  21. This is a great view on it. Thank you so much for sharing this on T2T. Hope to see you again this week.

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  22. I really really loved hearing your heart conviction behind wearing only skirts and I have to agree that i do feel more feminine when I where them as well. I think it's so wonderful that you head where God is leading you!!! So many an learn from your heart to follow our God!! Go sister!!!

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  23. I have never worn anything but skirts. Raised not to and I've never seen the need for changing. It's feminine and for me a matter of the heart, too. I love that God used other bloggers to show His will.

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  24. Thank you for this post!! I began wearing skirts shortly after I delivered our first daughter. Like you, the Lord worked on my heart through blogs I read. It didn't take long (once the Lord changed my heart) for me to see how immodest so much of the little girl clothing was. I've been wearing skirts exclusively for about 2.5 yrs. I LOVE them!!! And I love all the cute little dresses my girls get to wear!
    Stopping by from Passionate & Creative
    Now a follower and would love a follow back if you have a chance.
    Blessings,
    Annette

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  25. Thank-you for your beautiful way of sharing this subject. Through my shop I "meet" many women that turn to more modest dress, usually through the Holy Spirit working in their lives.

    What an awesome God we serve!

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  26. Jess, thank you for sharing your insight on wearing skirts, and for linking up with us! :)

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  27. What a beautiful way to present your conviction of the heart. I was raised in the church all my life and the women only wore skirts and dresses so it was never an issue for me. But it did become a matter of the heart for me in my 20's when the Lord gave me a personal conviction, just like He did several other personal things. I didn't want it to be just because "the pastor said so". I wanted it to be from the Lord. When God gives you something, nobody can take it away from you! I never get cold in the winter, I love tights and boots! And we don't have to look frumpy! Femininity is making a great comeback...blessings friend!
    nannette
    www.hopeinthehealing.com

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  28. I googled "I went from wearing pants to skirts dresses only" and found your blog and have signed on to follow. I have also started doing this. I wish I had known about this years ago. I am not condemning those who don't, I just like the femininty of it.

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