Sue Scheff: Teens and Fashion Today
Source: Connect with Kids New Modesty Movement “What we are struggling with is a limitation in the marketplace that makes it impossible for our girls to dress modestly.” – Brenda Lord, organizer, Modesty in the Mix fashion show Like most 17-year-old girls, Amber Heaton loves to shop. But unlike many girls her age, she prefers a more modest look. “I usually go for things that don’t show your midriff; things that have sleeves on them and not too low in the front either. And, I don’t wear short shorts or short skirts,” she says. Amber is a part of a growing movement. She recently modeled in a fashion show featuring “modest” clothing. The show has sparked nationwide interest to host similar events. Organizers have even launched a petition aimed at retailers. “We’re not trying to enforce any sort of a dress code or restrict anyone’s right to dress any way they like,” says Brenda Lord, organizer of the Modesty in the Mix fashion show, as well as the petition. “What we are struggling with i...