Is Fashion Always Vain? Can Catholics Have a Personal Style? (feat. Lillian Fallon)

When you put time and effort into your appearance, are you being vain? Does interest in fashion make you materialistic? These are important questions to consider!
Today, Lillian Fallon answers these questions and explains why it’s important to develop a personal style. Recognizing that the body manifests the soul, Fallon argues that what you wear and how you present yourself can make visible the invisible and aid in this manifestation. Personal style reflects one’s true identity and it can help you and others see with the eyes of God, truly recognizing the infinite value and unique character of every son and daughter of God.
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[@stmarysmusicbox]

I read a comment once that changed my mindset. I believe it was a male commenter, he said that presenting yourself well (whatever that means to you) is an act of charity. That statement really resonated with me. May god bless you all!

[@hopefull61256]

Yes this is how I see it not that there is something wrong or shameful rather it is an act of charity to my neighbour.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

I would like to agree with your other commenter, please wear appropriate clothes to Holy Mass. For young people: Ask your parents.

[@Laura-iw3py]

I read an article by a Christian man begging women to dress modestly at Mass

[@Laura-iw3py]

P.s. women don't realise men are provoked by what they see. I mean when women wear revealing clothes

[@carolherm]

That was just fantastic to hear. As a Catholic woman, my brain always has a tug of war about clothes shopping. You've given me great direction. Many thanks to you!!

[@clarelaubenthal2211]

As someone in the medical field, I started to recognize during my training that in addition to the points here, dressing well showed respect to the patient. If I show up in a well-fitted button down and slacks, it tells the patient that I take the job seriously and am fit to take care of them.

[@Lisasuhr47]

I very much agree with you. In my career as an Occupational Therapist, where we use clothing as a tool for self esteem, we also use it as a point of measure (getting dressed in under an hour,etc). In my career I tried to look professional every day because I wanted my patients and colleagues to see that I was there to do a job, and to do it well.

[@Msc762]

Dressing the part ❤

[@MsTupton]

I agree. I'm a nurse. Since I wear scrubs it shows the patient I'm part of something bigger. A group that is there to care for them around the clock.

[@sandrastrawder874]

What I wear affects my way to interact with others, including my husband. It elevates my mood and my confidence. During mass as well, it has even oppress me from taking communion because I felt that I was been disrespectful to the Eucharist and other parishioners. Do not run from the beach to mass ever again!

[@sneed3529]

Beautiful. Let this be an example to young Catholic women everywhere

[@-.Ren_Ren.-]

it's cool that you wanted to still make it to Mass, and it's cool that you wanted to not direpect anyone, but I'm just saying that in the moment, where God has called you to receive Him, it si important to go and recieve as long as you are not in a state of mortal sin. especially if not was just a matter of wet hair, go up and receive our Lord. I'm glad you made the effort to go to Mass even in unideal, unprepared conditions that could and should be sorted in the future. 🤙🏾💎 ~your Catholic lil sis

[@carlaochoa1027]

Thank you! This video has meant a lot to me. I love fashion, I love clothing, I love art, I love visual expression and I especially love my Catholic Faith. I struggled with the connection between it all. . You have completely brought peace to this internal conflict and have helped me see things in a new light. Thank you.

[@VO_JayRedding]

I'm reminded of St. Francis of Assisi. He had access to really stylish clothes for the time through his father, but he chose to make what we now know as the Franciscan habit and be humble.

[@Dori95Marie]

love how you distinguished personal style as a tool not a "worth-definer" 👏🏼🙌🏽

[@Lisasuhr47]

Funny you talk about this! I make most of my clothes because I'm a difficult fit ( short but curvy). I love dresses and wear them most often, and I design my own and I put effort into design. I don't do revealing things, but I love classic beauty, like velvet or a beautiful color. I often use my clothing to make myself feel better, or going to work, dressing for my patients or colleagues. I was surprised one day when my sister remarked that my style was glamorous, because I never thought of myself that way....I never reached that far in my self assessment. I was so blessed by her saying that. Fashion was not high in our mother's opinion when we were growing up, so we started late in the fashion department. Thank you so much for posting this, good to have one of my favorite Saint's opinions mentioned also! He was such an inspiration to me💙💜

[@Belle90029]

Thanks for this video. I, too, love fashion and was worried that it was a “bad” thing. I always want to honor God with my manner of dressing, esp at mass.

[@slowroastedmarshmallow9226]

I am very conscious of what I wear, especially to mass at a Traditional Monastery. Love clothes too, my wardrobe is mostly thrifted, and I often get compliments. At age 49, after having 7 kids, I am finally giving to myself and even enjoy getting selfies to show off my outfits... Having the time of my life! Love your dress and sure your wardrobe is DREAMY!! I think exactly like every word you said. Thank you, Lillian...I want to follow you and will share these thoughts w my mom's group bc I like to talk about fashion too!!

[@terencef999]

You speak very cogently, clearly, and concisely. I genuinely appreciate your content and your delivery.

[@nicholasfotou2980]

Best video i have seen yet on how catholics should approach clothing.

[@deirdreworkman9666]

Thank you for this reminder-- I always try dress like a radiant daughter of God!!

[@marymoser3396]

"Personal style is just a tool. It does not define your worth... However, the things that you wear can help you understand your worth." Thank you for that simple but critical distinction! I believe that dressing confidently and wearing things that make me feel good/comfortable do help my self-image and how I present myself. (I'm more likely to be in a better mood and more motivated when I dress smartly than when I'm wearing a hoodie and baggy pants.) At the same time, it's all too easy to compare my own wardrobe with what other people are wearing (around me or on social media), and conflate the "value" of my clothes (not so much in money but in appearance) with the infinite value of my personhood. I love what you said about deliberately dressing down sometimes to remind yourself that your worth is not tied to your clothing.

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

Excellent presentation. The practice of wearing one’s “Sunday best” to Mass flows partly from this. Also, the expression “the clothes make the person” flows from this. I actually want to start practicing it but I can’t afford to do so at this time.

[@genghiskhan2180]

Sometimes fashion is expensive, but one recommendation I have is go to high-end or favorite boutiques/brand stores. Don't buy anything, just look, take photos of what stands out, maybe try on some clothes to get a feel. Then, go to a thrift store or Goodwill and find close matches to those items. You can end up with top notch style for a fraction of the price. Although sometimes you get what you pay for, so discern accordingly.

[@-.Ren_Ren.-]

the clothes make the person? I thought it was "the person wears the clothes, not the clothes, the person" If it is the first one, ig it is really easy to put it out of context 🙁

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

@@genghiskhan2180 An excellent suggestion, but I can’t even afford to buy clothes at thrift stores or Goodwill. I just got paid today, and I’ll be broke by Tuesday. And Goodwill shouldn’t be supported by Christians - it takes advantage of at least some of its mentally handicapped workers, and it supports un-Christian causes and Democratic politicians.)

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

@@-.Ren_Ren.- “The clothes make the person” flows from the point that Ms. Fallon makes starting at 6:20. Mind you, the expression is figurative, not literal.

[@AnastasiaR]

I get all my clothes from the thrift store and these days you can find better quality fabrics there than at mid-value stores. Everything has taken a drop in quality. Personal style takes time and attention but it does not take a lot of money. I've been poor all my life and my closet is pretty awesome lol

[@treatmenice1564]

Don't judge a book by it's cover. I wear rags but my cross is always around my neck.

[@scarlettstoever8093]

I agree but fashion sure is fun! 😊

[@Dtothelmnop]

This is mad , I’ve had this idea about expression of soul through clothing for a while and I keep pushing it away with confusion not knowing which direction to go in . So thank you 😊 🙏🏻

[@jmkm333]

I appreciate this video! I love the classic/minimalist style, sometimes street style every once in awhile. Guess it depends on my mood! Modesty is also important factor as well 😁

[@Atothe7420]

Love Lillian. Very smart and tackles legit questions

[@bridgetg2661]

Thank you for your video! I feel beautiful in a $5 floral vintage cotton dress I found last summer and I love it. People can see that I'm relaxed and happy in it and I float around all day when I wear it. Praise to God!

[@ryang7759]

we need more Catholics like Lillian in this world. great vid.

[@genghiskhan2180]

Brilliant video! I'm in university and I've been thinking a lot about expression lately, particularly how attitudes have changed from wearing suits and uniforms to... basically anything. I'm trying to have a Catholic presence with my fellow club members and want to develop my wardrobe to reflect who I want to be. Being deliberate with fashion shows a level of care, that what we're doing is of value and worth dressing up for.

[@MN-yz7bp]

Thanks for this video. You’re the answer to my prayers. I’ve been praying to God that if he wanted me to use my medical training to to help people deal with acne then let me know. I’ve avoided mass producing my formulation and only used it for families and friends because I thought it was vanity but as I encounter more patients who were suicidal and depressed just over acne something kept tugging at my heart but there was this other voice that said “Don’t do it it’s a vainity” and then there’s the other voice that says “Use your natural talents to help these people. Heal.” And then up pops your video. Thank you!

[@Phred1994]

I like the idea of making modesty “fun and exciting.” Make people want to be modest, because the modest outfits actually make them feel like they’re putting something inward, outward, like their faith

[@annaforever160]

I think this is an amazing video on the reflection of the way you carry yourself by the way you dress up intentionally, which portrays your inner self as it brings out your self confidence and also gives you a sense of self appreciation and an awareness of your self worth. Truly inspiring!🙏😇🕊💫🌹❣

[@jillherringshaw6647]

This is so helpful! Both educational and entertaining. And freeing. Thank you.

[@ninaaraneta]

Great video Lillian! I wish I knew about theology of the body when I was younger. I think that would have made a big difference.

[@AP86777]

True. Made many mistakes not knowing this and have to start again. Now, making a course about theology of the body. It's never too late.

[@ornange]

I needed to hear this!! Personal style has helped me be comfortable & confident within myself... Which ultimately allows the strengths & attributes God gave me to shine how he intended them to :)

[@maryl.8417]

Excellent presentation. I am a spiritual director and I get questions about whether or not it is “vain” to dress well. Clothes definitely speak about a person for better or for worse. You can absolutely dress classy and modestly and reflect who you are on the inside, your essence, on any budget.

[@Sunny74-]

I was going to ask you where you found your dress. It’s a classic look and it’s beautiful.

[@allic01]

Same! It's so beautiful! I low-key want it for myself!

[@MrsYasha1984]

I design, make the patterns and sew all the clothes for myself. Which means, I put a LOT of time and effort into how I look. And I didn't want to be vain. I had aceually more trouble with this before I came bak to the church... It all fell into place soon after I went back. All the care I put into the proportions, the optical appeal and the finding of the right materials, is a praising of beauty in itself. Beauty comes from God, so it is kind of a subtle worship in itself, to care so much for beauty. What I should not do, is using the beauty to raise and praise myself. But as long as my goal is to bring beauty to others, to praise God instead of myself, all is fine. You see it in the smiles of the people. Some faces really light up with a smile! This smile can only come from God, so I should not bury my talent but use it, to bring people to God in even so subtle ways as showing them beauty to the extent of my ability. And the strangest thing happened... my face really aged backwards.... my jawline got softer, the wrinkles on my forehead less deep, the wrinkles around the eyes also... God gave me a makeover! How amazing is that! I guess he has His reasons, but I'm thankful. Our God truly is amazin. Everything we gift him, he takes and transforms and makes better... and then gifts it back to us...

[@Teamfra]

Love this gal! Amazing video! Thank you! ❤️TOB will change everything!

[@AscensionPresents]

We are so glad that you enjoyed this video!

[@angelacevedo37]

I've been loving hearing what you have to say. Can't wait for the book to come out.

[@AP86777]

I really like your style, especially the hair colour that really fits to the glasses and the dress has a great cut and it's nice colours. You seem to be creative and also warm-hearted and that's what counts. Greetings

[@david.leikam]

I’ve been wearing family tartan kilts daily (Smith, Stewart, Wallace), since 2020 lockdown. I found them very comfortable and found them positive to others around town, especially during this pandemic.

[@ellenmensah6624]

That was so beautifully articulated ❤️. Made me feel quite special actually xx

[@michaelchovanes6033]

Another great video! Clothes are the same as any other material possession: as long as they don’t distract you from God, they’re probably fine.

[@madrebellisima]

I find this topic very interesting... specially for young girls to explain them in this way the value of themselves... beautiful talk, thank you!

[@josephineahelle5094]

Thanks for the great vlogg. U hit the nail on the head 👏

[@shreyajollyvellankal2681]

Simply ....... superb....God bless you lillian

[@chasingthesky]

Wow soo eloquent and beautiful. Thank you Lillian ✨❤️❤️

[@AscensionPresents]

We are so glad that you enjoyed this video, Kate!

[@rubysalipyoutubechannel1751]

In what I have learned from my catholic school ,and spiritual seminars,specially your attending mass service if you believe that we are attending of the banquet celebration of the king of kings and that’s is Jesus we should wear a formal dress. For me wearing dress we should match where we going to.problem some woman wearing sexy short and there going to mass service..it’s giving temptation to eyes of the priest we are not the beach,or disco..and etc. Going to church ladies we should modest ,if we ere trying to imitate mother Mary .. And for me I love to wear white looks like an Angel.good for you sister sharing with this.. Ladies we should wear like modesty with morality and dignity.Amen🙏🏻Glory to God🙏🏻

[@marymango8365]

Really appreciate what you shared with us.

[@richardbuckner4400]

We are a retired couple and are refreshed and inspired by your talk! God bless you and yours!

[@shinrin-yoku3877]

I am glad I heard this so I don't feel vain having a bunch of different shades of lipstick or have themed painted nails

[@maryg264]

The first part of the video was me growing up in the 80s! I am so glad to hear your message and to be reminded to dress in the best way for God!

[@martun321]

I like Lillian Fallon series, i hope she'll appear on Ascension regularly 🙂

[@elisac.8611]

Keep it up Lilly!

[@Nerjenfer]

That's what I needed. I recently (for 2 years) I have been trying to get rid of all of my clothes and stay only with black thsirt and black jeans. Firstly I didn't want to get attached to so down to earth things. And it refers even to my furniture, like I want to get rid of everything. But now I'm starting to think that maybe the condition of my soul has something to say. I am very lost recently and maybe I thought it will make me free somehow. But I have less and less and nothing changes. But I do not particularly feel a need to wear anything else.. That's hard. And I've never based my worth on my looks. Pray for me I don't know where I'm heading lately.

[@berengergranier9797]

Hope you are doing better now, and found God's Will for your life. If you still struggle with this question, you should try and find a spiritual director, or at least ask a priest. But to make it short - You don't need to throw everything away, you can keep the things you have, but consider they are a loan from God to use for the greater good of you and your neighbour

[@mry5892]

I didn't know there is a Catholic fashion house. Where can we shop its clothing lines?

[@mollybaker3882]

I want to know this too!! 😊

[@alaynanash6002]

The company is Litany NYC

[@mry5892]

@@alaynanash6002 Thank you!

[@jacqueblue]

Great video. Thank you so much. 🌹

[@madelineramsey1911]

Lot's of kids don't like dressing up to school anymore. Thoughts? Lot's of kids following trends, too, opposed to expressing their identity through Christ. Definitely some kids do express identity with clothes, though, but not through Christ, but often via school cliques. Like population kids wear this, and LGBT kids wear that, etc.

[@franciscos.a.l.135]

You are bold, I like that about you. There was a time in my life, I didn't really care a lot about wear. Coming from a culture background, I slowly but surely saw how it affected my emotions, health and expressed my faith. I'm an introvertly joyous person, which can be really reserved at times. I like to have fun, but most importantly how to and I think that is one key component of expressing through us. Knowing what to wear and how to wear it. From wearing jeans and a t to wearing a collar shirts and carrying how I look. Something that allowed me to express myself more freely was knowing my faith in the truth of my heart and NOT fearing if I did something out of the norm.

[@verobarrionuevo]

Chiara Lubich, an Italian catholic who created the Focolare Movement, said that we should dress the way Mary would do if she lives nowadays and to dress as a way of loving the others.

[@AndyYoung789]

Some interesting comments I found myself agreeing with. After many years, I recently moved back to my home town - which happens to be a university town. The change was like night and day, particularly with regard to how the girls dress. And how the druggies/homeless have decimated the commercial areas of what was once a beautiful city. Seemingly unrelated facts, but they are both symptoms of serious moral decay. If you've been away from a city for years, you notice things that people who have been there all the time don't. Kind of like the frog-in-boiling-water principle. The first thing I noticed was the the almost homogeneous way the girls dress. Bra-tops and short, short pants. It's almost like a uniform, conscripted in you know whose army. Heck, I went out to mass (past the homeless druggies passed out on the cathedral steps, near the university) a couple of nights ago. It was chilly so I needed a sweater and jacket, but the girls (literally throngs because it was frosh week) still donned their standard uniforms. What gets my goat though is when they show up to mass, and even worse, when we have girls in dance leotards and guys in dirty sneakers, as Eucharistic ministers giving out communion.

[@marisa-lucero]

The irony of this video on vanity is how I can't get past how we have a similar face shape, hair, and I even dyed my hair like yours a few years ago 😅

[@angeedrinkscoffee]

Loving your videos. Thank you Lillian!

[@AscensionPresents]

We are so glad that you enjoyed this video, Angelica!

[@AndrewCasad]

I think we can see this in religious habits and school uniforms too. What is my identity? It’s friar, monk, nun, student, etc. Thanks

[@theteachingromance]

This makes so much sense. Bodylanguage could be put on the list then, too.

[@terryleblanc5268]

I've also added scarves that have the miraculous medal. One white with gold monstrance.

[@paulsmallwood1484]

Excellent!

[@Tombuchaill]

I find it hard sometimes feeling good about myself at all when I'm such a relentless sinner! I never used to dress well, in fact I dressed so people wouldn't look at me when I was younger. I've started wearing dresses to mass now and it does feel better, I don't feel like I'm fighting with myself so much!

[@AnastasiaR]

I relate to that. I started dressing a bit more classically (tailored clothing, skirts and blouses) and noticed that people treat me with more dignity. I started treating myself with more dignity too. We should seek humility and also have respect for the image of God that we bear through no merit of our own (however damaged it may be by our sin). Our souls are sacred to God. We veil the sacred with reverence. You'd think dressing nice would make me struggle with pride more but actually I think I struggled more with pride when I was wearing ripped jeans and band tees. Lol

[@Tombuchaill]

@@AnastasiaR Thank you Anastasia, God bless you.

[@adventurebecca]

Thank you for this video, I found it super helpful! I've been struggling with self-worth for some time now, and my love of fashion and dressing well dipped significantly. I thought, what does it matter? Surely I am the same person whether I dress in a vibrant dress or just leggings and a jumper? Perhaps I should have known, over time me thinking it didn't matter led to me not caring, and subsequently not caring about myself and what this says about me to others. The negative self-talk, which I still struggle with now, became a vehicle for uninterest in other things in life, things I used to love. I also felt I only had permission to dress feminely on Sundays for Mass because I wasn't then afraid to identify as a woman. But watching this video, I know that to be wrong. What we wear does matter, and can be a joyful expression of the soul. I know I always feel stronger and more powerful as a person when I put effort in, so it's been incredibly useful to hear a solid, Catholic perspective on that. You've also boosted my mood, thank you Lillian! 🙏

[@PhantomRed13]

Loved the video. Thank you. God bless 🙏✝️

[@raissamessa5527]

Thank you from a girl who strive with self esteem i feel selful when i buy nice clothes since month i'm trying (fighting ) To défine my personal style and just afirm it. I take express outside my inside and faith

[@hyrumkohler]

I believe very close to some of these ideas. I believe that God gives us laws (out of love and concern), and none of them are necessarily physical/temporal or spiritual, since they are inseparably connected as evidenced in the nature of mortality and our bodies. I love what one of my heroes said when he said that the physical and the spiritual are two sides of the same coin and cannot be separated. This shift or reframing of these principles helped resolve some unsettledness about why my church as an organization spends money the way that they do and other similar things.

[@Ariadne147]

I love this. Thank you. It’s great food for thought. I’d like to know more about finding myself in gift of myself? I heard you say something like that.

[@AbbyElizabeth03]

This is an excellent video! Thank you for making this video. I’ve thought about this a lot.

[@carmelitabiffle5572]

Out of love for God, we ought to present clean and modest.

[@alainamolnar2199]

Love this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@christiandpaul631]

I lived in Manhattan when i was younger and knew women who were designers (i worked and lived in the Wall Street area). It was an ugly business. Ideas were regularly stolen. You made a good choice not to go that way. When you are starting out all of your ideas belong to the designer you worked for and you did grunt work. A friend's job was to examine and chose fabrics to go with the designs but she was stuck literally counting the number of threads per square inch on a piece of fabric. It was all important even down to the number of threads.

[@ivanajukicgloban6627]

Thank you!😊🤗

[@LegendKiller03000]

Great taste from the dress and glasses to the home interior design to the speech skills. 💯 Wifey 🤣

[@rebn8346]

You are, through Baptism, an adopted child of God. A Prince or a Princess in the Court of Heaven. Every Church is the House of God and God made us for beauty. Wear your best to greet the King, especially on Sundays. It might not always be possible during the work week...but Christ always comes first. It's all about the calling. The young man was called to be an Apostle...and he chose his possessions over what God had planned for him. St Louis and Zelie Martin always dressed according to their station.

[@twilliams4768]

Thank you for this. Very interesting! ❤

[@seans.1331]

May I recommend 'Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem' by J. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B.? I read about it in Dr. Minerd's Ascension book, 'Made by God, Made for God.' God bless❤

[@MN-yz7bp]

Love this talk and also your dress!

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Lady Lillian, Good, Simplified Thoughts about Garments Wear signifies Men and Women in their Own True Self. "Appropriate Clothing defines the Core Value of Oneself in every aspects". Key Thoughts : Western Classic Ethnic Wear display Elegance with Dignity in all aspects. Facial Makeup also comes under Materialistic Concern. Kindly Check with Local Parish of Your Concern. Take Care. With regards with Prayers for Everyone, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

[@Laura-iw3py]

I think we should look honestly at the real danger of vanity. What are our real deep down intentions however subtle. Is it showing off stylish clothes? Feeling more accepted with nicer clothes? I am not sure JP II had clothes in mind. Clothes are a result of original sin... What about if you have no money for nice clothes ? Stlyish clothes tends to be more expensive. Someone may simply wish to be discreet with simplemente clothes. Psalm 93,5 "holiness adorns your house". P.s. that is a very nice dress🙂

[@MrsYasha1984]

Yes, vanity is a real danger. As with all things, the path is narrow. But even if clothes are a product of original sin, God can use this bad to make good. As with all things. We should never adorn ourselves to glorify ourselves, but rather show our of respect for God, and we can bring beauty to the people around us. Like a beautiful church is not built for the glory of the architect, but for the glory of God😊

[@betmikael28]

Yes fashion and makeup or our ' style' can easily become idols. Padre Pio saus in a letter (1, 400) that finery on our body can lead us to loosing the beauties/garnishes of our soul. Never wear clothes or hairfashion that expresses luxury and wealth but simplicity and modest garnments.

[@katBerk]

Stylish clothes are not expensive these days :)

[@SydneyCarton2085]

I have 1 pair of dress pants from the thrift store and 2 button shirts not even a belt but I still tuck the shirts in and just have them on rotation. $20 for all of that at the Salvation Army. Expensive clothes is just that, expensive. I see snobby slothful people show up to Church in expensive Nikes and Hoodies like they just rolled out of bed and came because their girlfriend convinced them or whatever.

[@MikeyTrn-nv2xm]

Yes God care what a man or a woman wear

[@wms72]

I would love to shop at a Catholic fashion site.

[@marijomariyadas5505]

What is the Catholic design company you mentioned? Also thank you for this video-my daughter, who is 6, has begun to love fashion and has decided that showing her belly looks beautiful. While she’s not allowed to dress like that, it gave me an inspiration in how to address this, which is to take her shopping to buy some things for her that she really loves and feels beautiful in, but that are modest and appropriate for her age. 😊

[@charlestonscnative9083]

I think in a prior video she said the company was "Litany".

[@jonathanl2748]

I do wrestle with what to wear to Church. I feel compelled to dress up nicely out of respect for God. Then one thinks that going to Church is not a fashion contest and God would not care what you’re wearing and just glad that you came to Church. Polar opposite views.

[@stutterstudios4731]

Virtue is found in the middle of both extremes. Try your best to be honest and adjusting to be genuine

[@turkey3gwiddle]

Over time I've come to dress nicer to Mass. I think it's a good thing to do. Sometimes there is a conflict of interest, in that by dressing nice I hope to look nice for the ladies haha. Which I think about too. Then I actually may lose focus. I will admit I'm not perfect with my intents. Maybe what is best (and I get this from Aquinas) is to dress reverently but in a way that is uninteresting to other people. I normally wear button down shirts and, while nobody ever buttons their top button, I started to do that because I thought it made me less attractive while still being as reverant (I did it reluctantly, God made me lol)

[@betmikael28]

@@turkey3gwiddle this is such a nice little sacrifice that God I' m sure will happily accept😊

[@curlcurly7492]

Loved this video!

[@gabriellabaka]

Great video. Having said that, could Catholic people just stop using the word 'obsessed'? It's worse than 'adoring' things. It would be nice to have a video on how the demonic sneaks into today's language. E.g. 'my demons', 'the demons in one's head', being 'obsessed' with sth, 'my spirit animal', etc. Thank you!

[@angelrogo]

In my neighborhood, in a small city in Spain, there was a Catholic family with five daughters, all of them older than me except one. They all used to dress in a fantastic fashionable way, nothing provocative but quite fashionable, elegant, and sometimes it could be described as posh. Very often I felt the need to try to meet and speak to the younger daughter, quite gorgeous and impeccably dressed. The fact that I used to dress quite modestly and humbly, I was hugely scared to meet her and be immediately rejected by the way I dressed and looked, compared to the way she dressed and looked. Although she and her sisters dressed impeccably, quite often being overdressed scares people like me, who dress way more humbly.

[@paulinadarowska]

Can someone please help me? I'm new and have no one to ask in real life, but what do I do with hair? It's confusing. Should you cover it? When? What about cutting it and stuff?

[@AveMaria1917]

Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

[@AveMaria1917]

He directly stated what He thought about things...

[@aabc8141]

When I was in my late twenties (I’m in my 40s now) I got rid of all the clothes, coats and shoes that I loved most …. It was hard but freeing … I still love clothes and have a new wardrobe … so it doesn’t mean I no longer wear nice clothes, it just means I am not attached to them. Making that strong sign of getting rid of them with God’s help (as they were so important to me when I was younger) helps me put things in perspective and realise that I am not defined by the clothes I wear.

[@josephbrandenburg4373]

I started wearing different clothes recently, for very similar reasons (also I think it has a big effect on social success)... but I can't help but notice the "made in [third world country with no labor laws]" on every tag... personally I'd prefer to live in a world where I I don't have to choose between public nudity and enabling exploitation of child labor.

[@jazminvazquez8393]

What’s the name of the Catholic fashion label? Or a website of clothes?

[@AWill22222]

I'd love to know this as well!

[@alondramireles4481]

Can the same thing be said about makeup? 🤔

[@josephinebcmpatrick9207]

GOD wants you to be as you were CREATED. Natural Beauty. You have Natural Color - your Hair, your Lips, your Nails. I am Catholic & I believe Catholics should want to stay as Natural as GOD CREATED you.

[@stephenlopez5950]

Thank you for the video, so helpful. I was wondering if anyone knows a good resource for learning more about the theology of work? Because I love the theology of the body and its great how you are applying it to fashion but I am having a hard time gaining insight into the theological and spiritual meaning of work

[@fionagithaka2182]

Try the book Sanctify your daily life by Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski

[@stephenlopez5950]

Thank you!!

[@junekassolis7377]

I love this

[@justynaharasimczuk9251]

Finally someone said it

[@chiaramartano8002]

Amazing, when will the book will be published?

[@terryleblanc5268]

Sorry for the errors. I tried to edit. Wouldn't post my corrections.

[@MissPopuri]

I like to laugh and have a good time. Now, I have to wonder if my personal style is actually coming off as a giggly, cheerful personality or a bit drab.

[@frankraft339]

Wow

[@flammamoris]

Peace be with you! “If the body manifests the soul, why can’t the things we wear aid in this expression of the human person?” you wrote and said. Look, I understand and respect your point of view but according to me that's NOT the RIGHT question. The RIGHT question should be: "If the body manifests the soul, how can I express myself the right way in all HUMILITY, knowing that GOD LOVES me, without any SPECIAL dress?" I suggest you to read those two passages of the Bible, too: "People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1Samuel 16:7); “And why do you worry about clothes? (Mattew 6:28). MODESTY and SIMPLICITY, fruits of HUMILITY are the key words.