"She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks."
Quality:
Capable: Able to make what she cannot buy (or cannot afford to buy)
Fiscal Fashionista: Has a sense of fashion that shows class, well dressed
Breakdown:
Celebrate you Proverbs 31 Women (P31W), God is not anti fashion! The example of a godly woman describes her as being well dressed. There are some things that transcend time & good fabric is one of them! Colorful linen & silk are the fabrics that make up the attire of the Biblical P31W. I think that we can infer from this text that the P31W's style is probably middle of the road in terms of monetary value. She isn't running around in raggedy sweats, but neither is she sporting stilettos to go grocery shopping. The P31W understands that the way she presents herself (through her appearance) says a lot about her character, & she also knows that she is a reflection of her husband, her parents, her children, & etc. The P31W takes that into consideration when she chooses her wardrobe. I'm certain she is frugal & doesn't break the bank by thinking she needs to shop on 5th Avenue, but neither does she walk around in clothing items that are better suited for being made into dust rags. I'd be willing that the P31W takes notice of the fashion trends (as all women do) & finds a modest & fiscally responsible way to achieve the look. The first line of this verse describes her as being capable of making her own clothing. In biblical times that would have been the standard means for acquiring clothing...buy the cloth, cut a pattern, make a garment. Today we live in a world where clothing is made for mere pennies & where countless stores offer replicas of designer clothing for a fraction of the cost. Every woman desires to feel beautiful & to feel confident in her appearance & I truly think God wants that for us...He just wants us to do it responsibly & modestly.
Application:
It's okay to shop! (within reason). I think God respects our need to feel trendy & confident in our appearance (that isn't to say it's a priority of His, just that He's okay with us caring about it). There are countless styles reflective of individual personality & preference & it's okay to achieve the look you desire. Keep in mind that appearance should not cause one to be financially irresponsible, nor should it compromise moral integrity. A great way to shop is to by sale & clearance items. Another good route to go is to buy secondhand (esp. for children who out grow & ruin clothes so quickly). When shopping remember that our appearance reflects upon ourselves & upon our loved ones so choose to create an appearance that reflects the godly woman that you are. Personally I allot (and save up) a specific amount of shopping money to spend twice a year. I try to get as good of quality as I can for as little as I can so I can get as much as I can (if that makes sense). I also have a good friend whose daughter is a little older than my Abigail so I buy her clothes at yard sale prices then just supplement with a few new pieces.
Be Blessed & Happy Shopping!
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