“She is clothed in strength and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25
I really didn’t intend for this week to be all about the Proverbs 31 Woman. I’ve never really taken the time to explain why I occasionally share What I Wore posts, and so I’m seizing the opportunity to share with you my purpose for WIW posts.
I’m not terribly stylish or fashionable. In fact, last week I had lunch at Chick-Fil-A and noticed that every single female between the ages of 16 and 25 was wearing a plaid flannel shirt. Thus I tweeted to those much more fashionable and stylish than me and found out that plaid flannel is in right now. And it’s not just because I live in the boondocks in Texas.
There are so many days that I want to stay in my pajamas all day. I give in to those wishes a little too often, I’m afraid. And then I read Proverbs 31:25 and see those words:
“strength and dignity”
and I can’t help but think that wearing pajamas all day is not being clothed in strength and dignity. For me it’s being clothed in comfort and laziness. And yet there are days that I succumb to the temptation and just grunge around in nothing special. Nothing dignified.
Linking up with the What I Wore community helps keep me accountable to get dressed. It reminds me that my ultimate desire is not to be the prettiest, the trendiest, or the stylish. But to be clothed in strength and dignity daily. This is why I share WIW posts.
I’ve been wanting to try dark read lipstick for a while and I finally took the plunge!
glasses c/o Firmoo
striped top: Cato
chambray + jeans: kohl’s
pumps: a gift from my mom
glasses c/o: firmoo
necklace c/o Sarcasm & Curls
sweater: old – thrifted ?
jeans: Kohl’s
flats: JCP
glasses: c/o Firmoo
necklace: c/o: Sarcasm & Curls
yellow top + chambray: Kohl’s
striped skirt: Modest Pop
boots: JCP
glasses: c/o Firmoo
Please excuse the blurry cell phone pictures. My camera battery died this week, and I forgot to charge it.
Have a wonderful Wednesday! Don’t forget to be getting your Desire to Inspire posts ready for tomorrow!
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I love that you shared this with us! So often I view WIW posts and think I dont have time to be trendy! But you’re right its not about trendy it’s about whole heartedly striving to be a Proverbs 31 women! Today a light bulb went on for me! Thank you!
And PS. saw the blog design tab and the Mr. said we will come up with a game plan once our tax return comes in
Eeeep! Look for an email from me about that in a couple months 
Ko, I am SO not trendy. I have a handful of jewelry that I wear all the time because I love it!
So glad to have enlightened you! Maybe you’ll join us sometime??
And um – hurry up tax return – I can’t wait to work with you!
OK – love the blog – love your wardrobe – but I tell you that all the time. What REALLY caught my attention is the shot w/the rough wood backdrop. . . . is that the fort? FABULOUS spot to shoot pix!
Yes! That’s the fort – I set up the tripod and took the pictures there!
Love the red and blue outfit (with something white it’d be a great 4th of July outfit too!) I totally relate to what you said – I often…too often..hang out all day in my pjs, or other around-the-house garb (the benefit and pitfall of working from home). Thanks for the reminder to be clothed with “strength and dignity”!
That’s what I thought too, Kelly – great for July 4th!
Oh girl! I love that shade of lipstick on you. Your outfits are so cute! I hope your having a great Wednesday!
Nikki
http://www.TheCraftySideOfSarcasm.com
Thank you Nikki! I’m new to the whole – dark red lipstick thing! I appreciate the encouragement!
Love your outfits AND your reason for sharing them.
Thanks Mandy! I appreciate the encouraging feedback!
Oh girl.. that very first photo of you is STUNNING. love it.
Thank you dear!!! What a sweet thing to say!
I feel the same way with my clothes posts. Thank you so much for sharing! And I LOVE that maxi skirt from Modest Pop! I got one too and it’s by far my favorite ever. I love how you styled it too. You are definitely a very stylish person
I LOVE that skirt – sometimes I wear it 2 or 3 times a week. That makes for boring WIW posts, but hey – it’s comfortable!
I agree. It’s important to always make sure that the first to impress are god and ourselves.
As in, we should dress not for ‘style’ but for dignity.
Excellent perspective, Jesi! I agree completely.
I love your reasoning behind WIW posts…it’s a good one. I think your perception of the attitude behind a choice to wear pajamas all day or not is an accurate one, tool.
Thanks Rachel! Sometimes it’s a hard choice to make, because it’s just so comfy and easy to stay in yoga pants and a t-shirt. But again, nothing too dignified about that!
Friend, I love your heart – you are beautiful on the outside, but even MORE beautiful on the inside. I love what you said,
“Linking up with the What I Wore community helps keep me accountable to get dressed. It reminds me that my ultimate desire is not to be the prettiest, the trendiest, or the stylish. But to be clothed in strength and dignity daily. ”
SO true and amazing.
Love!! xoxo
Thank you so much, Erin! This means SO much coming from you – you are beautiful inside and out too!
i really like your glasses. after over almost 10 years of strictly wearing contacts i am trying to incorporate them back in. i just got a pair and am now noticing everyones glasses!
I LOVE my glasses! Firmoo’s glasses are super cheap too – I bought 3 pair all at one time because they’re so inexpensive!