Modesty rant

Oh my, summer is here.
And wouldn't you know it the blog world is a twitter with the modesty during the summer posts. 
I am a huge advocate of ladylike modesty in dress and in attitude.  In fact, I am of firm belief that attitude is often more important than the dress part of it.  For our attitude reflects our hearts.

I was reading one of my favorite blog sights yesterday and the writer posted about the swim suit issue.  It was not very graceful and in fact made me slink in my chair.  It was very opinionated against bikinis, tanks, shorts, and skirts shorter than knee length.
My word of caution here is this.....is it the Word of God whispering to your heart about dress code or is it self righteousness?
A commenter on this blog then went on to say that her Christian husband actually whispers the word slut in her ear when he sees someone in a bikini, or a low cut top.    Hmmm.
There's not a lot of  "love one another"  in that slithery whisper is there?

I have a lot of thoughts floating around in my mind about this issue and haven't really felt led to base a strict opinion on dress code.  My main process is that of common sense.  If it is too revealing for you or your family don't wear it. 
Don't forget that overly humble dressing can be distracting for others as well.

The swim suit issue is hard.  I want to wear one pieces.
With that said, my husband likes me in a two piece.  In fact, he loathes one pieces on me.
We live in an area where there are hot springs to enjoy and many locals, and college kids frequent them as well.  We have two choices.  We can enjoy the wonderful bubbling water and it's health benefits or avoid them and the girls running around in bikinis.
We choose to enjoy the water.
My husband also has told me that when I wear the two piece he tends to look at me more and not other people.....:)  I respect him and I respect his honesty that he, in a way, needs me to provide distraction from his surroundings.

Do I love God? ...yes!
Am I modest lady who loves others?...   yes!
Do I love to serve my husband?...yes!
If I wear a modest bikini for my husband am I going to be judged by others...probably.
But, my heart and the actions that spring from it are between God and myself.