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ot be a huge focus in our lives, but at the same time, they can really enhance or
one’s outward appearance. When I was young, I never thought about what colors
kin tone or hair; I simply picked clothes in colors I liked. Colors that are complimenhair may be something you want to consider. Reading a book on this subject may
hen someone compliments you on a color you are wearing, consider wearing it
use it looks good on you. Ask others who seem good at putting outfits together for
and styles for you. Keep it simple; do not over-layer or wear a lot of different
ke to look at ladies like Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, and Audrey Hepburn for
n how to dress like a lady. Lastly, is what I wear pleasing to God? I will share the
e to help guide me when making decisions on what I wear (adopted from the book
Christian Standards” by David Kidd).

y me with the world?
he opposite sex? (Deuteronomy 22:5)
make others think of me? (Proverbs 7:10)
t kind of people dress this way? (2 Corinthians 6:17)
uments of the world to justify it? (1 Corinthians 2:5)
thers to stumble? (Romans 14:21)
ll and modest all the day long, but if our actions do not align, it will be distasteful to
Be aware of your body language: the way you carry yourself, hold your hands, sit,
ns, etc. Watch people. The world is full of them and you can learn a lot for free
nk about some positive body language that would correlate well with who you are
dentity with, and then practice it. Things like smiling, having an open expression,
own and making eye contact when someone is talking to you, not standing around
our hips, crossing your legs at your ankles, and etc. Our health, dress, and actions
of who we are. Are they seeing the image of God when they look at you?

ge of God.” Created by Him; created like Him. By practicing a soft and obedient
t your specific purpose(s) that only you can do. This quest, this quest of finding our
I believe, will be a lifetime! Belong! Find something to be a part of! Be vi-