Clothing and Modesty for Christian Women
Your gender?
| 29% (5) | Male | |
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| 70% (12) | Female |
17 voters have answered this question.
Your age?
| 5% (1) | <13 | |
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| 5% (1) | 13-15 | |
| 0% (0) | 16-17 | |
| 0% (0) | 18-20 | |
| 17% (3) | 21-23 | |
| 11% (2) | 24-26 | |
| 17% (3) | 27-29 | |
| 5% (1) | 30-34 | |
| 5% (1) | 35-39 | |
| 5% (1) | 40-44 | |
| 0% (0) | 45-49 | |
| 5% (1) | 50-54 | |
| 17% (3) | 55+ |
17 voters have answered this question.
This poll is intended for Christians. If you are not a Christian, please simply view the results of the poll or visit the message forum. If you are a Christian, what type are you?
| 35% (6) | Catholic | |
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| 29% (5) | Protestant | |
| 0% (0) | Orthodox | |
| 29% (5) | Non-Denominational | |
| 5% (1) | Other Christian Denomination or Sect |
17 voters have answered this question.
Should women generally dress more modestly than men do?
| 58% (10) | Yes | |
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| 41% (7) | No |
17 voters have answered this question.
Should girls (under 18) dress more modestly than adult women?
| 0% (0) | Yes, younger girls should have stricter modesty | |
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| 11% (2) | Yes, but the standards of modesty for adults shouldn't be too relaxed, either | |
| 11% (2) | Yes, adult women can have a decent amount more freedom when selecting clothing | |
| 64% (11) | No, modesty standards should apply to females of all ages | |
| 11% (2) | No, because females of all ages don't need to be concerned about modesty at all |
17 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe that Christian women should dress modestly in public?
| 29% (5) | Yes, always | |
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| 47% (8) | Yes, most of the time, with certain exceptions for places like the beach | |
| 23% (4) | No, it's not required |
17 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe that Christian women today dress too immodestly most of the time?
| 35% (6) | Yes, most Christian women don't even consider modesty anymore when selecting what to wear | |
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| 11% (2) | Yes, the standards of what is considered modest have become too relaxed | |
| 5% (1) | Some do, but it may not be a majority of Christian women who are immodest | |
| 29% (5) | Not really, because standards of modesty change over time and therefore Christian women can wear more revealing clothing today and still be considered modest by society, and that's all that matters | |
| 17% (3) | No, and I don't believe Christian women should be required to dress modestly |
17 voters have answered this question.
Are there certain places where a Christian woman can justifiably have a more relaxed standard of modesty? If so, what are they? Select all that apply.
| 88% (15) | Her home | |
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| 58% (10) | Her friend's home | |
| 76% (13) | Beach | |
| 76% (13) | Swimming pool | |
| 64% (11) | Hot tub | |
| 58% (10) | Sauna | |
| 58% (10) | Gym | |
| 11% (2) | Ice rink | |
| 23% (4) | Shopping mall | |
| 52% (9) | Sports activity (cheerleading, volleyball, etc) | |
| 58% (10) | Boating, rafting, kayaking, etc | |
| 23% (4) | Public park/Picnic area | |
| 35% (6) | Hiking trail | |
| 11% (2) | Amusement park | |
| 29% (5) | Formal event or dance | |
| 76% (13) | Public showers/changing rooms (female only) | |
| 23% (4) | Public showers/changing rooms (unisex) | |
| 0% (0) | None of the above | |
| 11% (2) | Christian women do not need to be concerned about staying modest in any situation |
17 voters have answered this question.
Should a married Christian woman dress more modestly in public than a Christian woman who is single?
| 29% (5) | Yes | |
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| 29% (5) | No | |
| 41% (7) | Depends on the preference of her husband |
17 voters have answered this question.
Is wearing a short skirt or mini-skirt in public generally acceptable for a SINGLE Christian woman?
| 47% (8) | Yes, both short and mini are fine | |
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| 11% (2) | Short skirts are okay, mini-skirts are not | |
| 41% (7) | No, both are too immodest |
17 voters have answered this question.
Is wearing a short skirt or mini-skirt in public generally acceptable for a MARRIED Christian woman?
| 23% (4) | Yes, both short and mini are fine | |
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| 11% (2) | Short skirts are okay, mini-skirts are not | |
| 41% (7) | No, both are too immodest | |
| 23% (4) | Depends on the preference of her husband |
17 voters have answered this question.
Is wearing a bikini in public generally acceptable for a SINGLE Christian woman?
| 41% (7) | Yes, any variety of bikini | |
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| 17% (3) | Average bikinis are okay, but some varieties are too immodest | |
| 41% (7) | No, bikinis are too immodest |
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Is wearing a bikini in public generally acceptable for a MARRIED Christian woman?
| 17% (3) | Yes, any variety of bikini | |
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| 11% (2) | Average bikinis are okay, but some varieties are too immodest | |
| 41% (7) | No, bikinis are too immodest | |
| 29% (5) | Depends on the preference of her husband |
17 voters have answered this question.
Is it generally acceptable for a SINGLE Christian woman to not wear a bra while in public?
| 35% (6) | Yes | |
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| 11% (2) | Depends on her outfit | |
| 11% (2) | Depends on her body type | |
| 41% (7) | No, bras are necessary for modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
Is it generally acceptable for a MARRIED Christian woman to not wear a bra while in public?
| 17% (3) | Yes | |
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| 11% (2) | Depends on her outfit | |
| 0% (0) | Depends on her body type | |
| 35% (6) | No, bras are necessary for modesty | |
| 35% (6) | Depends on the preference of her husband |
17 voters have answered this question.
Should a Christian girl or woman dress modestly when at home, in private, with only parents and/or siblings who can see her?
| 11% (2) | Yes, it's still necessary | |
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| 35% (6) | Standards of modestly can be somewhat relaxed when around family | |
| 41% (7) | Standards of modestly can be completely ignored when around family | |
| 11% (2) | No, because Christian women do not need to dress modestly in general |
17 voters have answered this question.
Should a married Christian woman dress modestly when at home, in private, with only her husband and children who can see her?
| 11% (2) | Yes, it's still necessary | |
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| 11% (2) | Only if her children are present | |
| 17% (3) | Only if her sons are present | |
| 58% (10) | No, modesty around her family is not necessary |
17 voters have answered this question.
If a married Christian woman's husband asks her to stop wearing any clothes when they are home alone together, is this acceptable?
| 29% (5) | Yes, mainly because modesty between spouses when they are in private is unnecessary | |
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| 52% (9) | Yes, mainly because she should wear or not wear whatever her husband desires in private | |
| 17% (3) | No, she should still maintain some amount of modesty and decency even when alone with her husband |
17 voters have answered this question.
If a woman dresses in revealing clothing for the purpose of showing off her body and/or being arousing to men and eventually a man verbally harasses her or touches her inappropriately without her consent, is she at fault?
| 23% (4) | Yes, if her choice of clothing is intended to be arousing and a man ends up being provoked by it and losing control of his inhibitions, she is primarily at fault for the incident | |
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| 35% (6) | Yes, she is partially at fault because she is contributing to mens' physical desires, but the primary blame should still be on the man who behaves inappropriately towards her | |
| 29% (5) | No, even though it is unwise of her to wear clothing that could provoke men, it's not her fault at all that a man chose to do something wrong to her | |
| 11% (2) | No, she can wear any clothing she wants and it would never mean that she is to blame at all for how men act towards her |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 1: A 16-year-old Christian girl goes to the mall with her friends. The friends are wearing sleeveless tops with an exposed midriff, tight bras, small shorts that barely cover their bottoms, and open-toed sandals. The Christian girl wants to wear the same thing just because she likes the style and wants to fit in more with the group. Would that be okay for her to do?
| 47% (8) | No, that would be too immodest, and she should dress more conservatively to set a better example and be a better Christian witness for her friends and others | |
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| 11% (2) | Yes, because she is not specifically trying to show off her body, but instead she just wants to fit in and wear something she thinks is nice | |
| 23% (4) | Yes, because that particular outfit is not immodest for her to wear | |
| 17% (3) | Yes, because she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 2: The same 16-year-old Christian girl goes with those same friends on a trip to the beach. Her friends wear typical 2-piece bikinis and nothing else. Should she do the same?
| 41% (7) | No, she should wear a more modest swimsuit | |
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| 5% (1) | Yes, because she's not trying to show off her body, just fit in better with the group | |
| 35% (6) | Yes, because bikinis are so common nowadays that they're not considered immodest | |
| 17% (3) | Yes, because she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 3: A 21-year-old Christian girl is going on a date with a guy she likes. They're going to a casual restaurant. She decides to wear a short-sleeve top that's rather tight for her and she pairs it with a push-up bra. She also selects a short skirt that reaches about mid-thigh length and then a pair of heels that are about 3 inches tall. Is this an acceptable outfit?
| 35% (6) | No, it's clearly designed to show off parts of her body and be arousing, so it's too immodest for her | |
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| 11% (2) | No, but if she made some changes such as a different bra or a longer skirt, it would become acceptable | |
| 29% (5) | Yes, it's okay because she wants to be feminine and attractive, and that should be acceptable for her on a date | |
| 11% (2) | Yes, that outfit does not seem too immodest by today's standards, so it's okay | |
| 11% (2) | Yes, because she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 4: The same single, 21-year-old Christian girl wants to exercise by jogging in her neighborhood. It's hot outside, so she puts her hair into a ponytail and chooses to wear only a sports bra as well as small, tight athletic shorts, short socks, and running shoes. Is this acceptable attire?
| 35% (6) | No, it's too immodest and will be too revealing, especially during jogging | |
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| 11% (2) | Yes, as long as the sports bra is supportive enough and isn't too revealing | |
| 35% (6) | Yes, this type of activewear is common for women and is acceptable | |
| 17% (3) | Yes, she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 5: The same single, 21-year-old Christian girl is invited by a female friend who is not Christian to spend the afternoon at a clothing optional beach. She does want to go just to hang out with her friend. Should she accept the invite?
| 35% (6) | No, because even if she dresses modestly, other people at the beach won't do that and she shouldn't be around that type of environment | |
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| 0% (0) | Yes, it's okay as long she she wears something modest | |
| 17% (3) | Yes, it's okay as long as she wears something, even if it's just a bikini | |
| 47% (8) | Yes, it's okay even if she chooses to not wear anything |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 6: A 28-year-old married Christian woman is going out to a casual restaurant with her husband as well as a married couple with whom they are friends. The other couple is not Christian and the wife typically wears revealing clothes. The Christian woman selects a low-cut blouse and realizes that it fits better and looks nicer without a bra underneath, so she skips wearing a bra. She pairs it with a fancy skirt that extends to the lower thigh and a pair of 3 inch heels. Her husband approves of the outfit. Is this okay for her to wear?
| 23% (4) | No, even though her husband approves it is too immodest for her | |
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| 0% (0) | No, but if the top is not TOO low-cut and she adds a bra, it would be okay | |
| 52% (9) | Yes, but only because her husband approves | |
| 5% (1) | Yes, because she just wants to have a similar appearance to her female friend and fit in well with the other couple | |
| 11% (2) | Yes, because that outfit is not immodest by today's standards | |
| 5% (1) | Yes, because she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
SCENARIO 7: The same 28-year-old married Christian woman is going on a trip to the beach with her husband and the same couple with whom they are friends. The wife of the other couple plans to wear a white, skimpy, 2-piece string bikini. The Christian woman thinks it's very appealing and would like to wear one herself just to show off for her husband, but the beach is crowded and many people would see her in it. Should she wear it?
| 29% (5) | No, that would be far too immodest for her to wear in public | |
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| 5% (1) | No, but a regular bikini would be okay | |
| 5% (1) | Yes, as long as her only reason for wearing it is for her husband | |
| 47% (8) | Yes, but she needs to ask her husband for his approval first | |
| 5% (1) | Yes, a skimpy bikini is common nowadays and wouldn't be considered immodest for her to wear | |
| 5% (1) | Yes, because she can wear whatever she wants and does not need to be concerned about modesty |
17 voters have answered this question.
Thank you for taking the poll! Please feel free to visit the message forum to share any additional thoughts you have on the topic of female modesty. Have a blessed day.
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