Modesty in Dress

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See this page in the original 1992 publication.

Author: Thompson-Holbrook, Michele

Latter-day Saints believe that modest dress reflects commitment to a Christlike life and shows respect for self, for fellow beings, and for God. In their homes and in the Church, they are taught that modest dress has a positive effect on both self-esteem and behavior.

According to LDS theology, the body is more than a biological entity; it is a temple that houses an eternal spirit (cf. 1 Cor. 3:16-17). Physical intimacy is reserved for marriage (see Chastity, Law of). Modest dress serves as a physical and spiritual guard against immoral behavior and its inherent physical, emotional, and spiritual harm. Because modesty in dress cannot be reduced to a matter of particular styles, individuals are encouraged to use discretion to determine appropriate dress in varying situations.

Emphasizing the importance of modest dress, President Spencer W. Kimball stated, "I am positive that personal grooming and cleanliness, as well as the clothes we wear, can be tremendous factors in the standards we set and follow on the pathway to immortality and eternal life" (1979, p. 3).


Bibliography

Kimball, Spencer W. Faith Precedes the Miracle, pp. 161-68. Salt Lake City, 1972.

Kimball, Spencer W. "On My Honor." Ensign 9 (Apr. 1979):3.

MICHELE THOMPSON-HOLBROOK


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