Modesty Tznius
We
learn in the western world and it's culture that it is good to get attention. We live in
a materialistic world and "things'' are important. So a lot of women
dress how the fashion industry tells them so. Mostly immodest, unfortunately.... A human being is precious. The human body is precious.
In Judaism we learn as Noahides, that the body, female but also male, is like a diamond. With the greatest respect we wrap it in. We take care of it and cherish it. We don't show it to the world. It is important to respect your body. Don't dress immodest or attractive. Modesty is beautiful, and women are really more beautiful dressed tzniut.
Judaism tells us that the body is the clothing of the soul. We are not our bodies. We are our souls, and that is what we must show to the world. It feels good to dress modest, being yourself.
Let the world see who you are. Not what you are.
Here
are some tips:
Cover
the knees, wear your skirt long or 3/4 long
Cover
the elbows, wear your shirts or blouses with long or 3/4 long sleeves
No
decollete but high collar blouse, and a bit wide,
no
prints on the front of your shirt which accent your front but all
around is okay.
And
something on the head is great.
Noahides
don't have to wear scarves like Jewish women do, but wearing a cap
outside, or hat, will do and looks very nice.
Read Deuteronomy 22:5. Male garb shall not be on a woman, and a man
shall not wear a woman's garment, for anyone who does so, it is an ....
Text
and photos BatNoachDaily / Beau Modesto
Photo: A shop window In Jerusalem, in the mall under the Jerusalem Gate Hotel.
