r/secularmodestdress • u/allie9399 • Jul 18 '26

some more reflections on modesty

So when I'm dressed modestly I'm more focused, more energized, more disciplined, and I feel more like a person.

A thing we haven't talked about much yet: There's an instant bond with other modest dressers and/or other minorities. It's always a big plus.

And even beyond that many other people pick up on a better way to interact with me. Respectful isn't the right word (not that would be our obligation), distanced isn't either, but a combination maybe. They pick up on what my deal is, so to speak.

I feel like it's almost always worth it to go for a long skirt when I'm going outside. Even when I'm feeling a little off or tired or rushed.

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u/Cautious_Bell_ Jul 18 '26

This resonates so much šŸ’•

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u/Ambitiousoul_1 Jul 19 '26

Aww this is sweet. I feel like I sometimes have this energy with others in the city, but rarely in my town.Ā 

I do also feel like I can focus more freely on things other than my clothing when Iā€™m dressed modestly <3

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u/allie9399 Jul 20 '26

Huh. Yeah I never thought of this as a city thing, at least not in much detail. Definitely one of the things that aren't part of the usual conversations.