In many countries, religion is an assigned identity that is part of your family & heritage. I feel very fortunate to be living in one where religious affiliation is completely my own choice. I have recently found my spiritual home in what my parents would most likely call a "new age" church; one of those meeting in a gymnasium for now because it's growing so quickly & the kind that starts up with a rock band playing while we sing to words on a screen. The other difference between this church & the one of my youth is the dress code.
My new church is led in prayer each Sunday morning by an extremely gifted 31 year old pastor. This is what he was wearing today;
Red Plaid Western Shirt
(over a White Crewneck Tee) |
| www.sportsmansguide.com |
Ripped Jeans
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| www.denimology.com |
Grey Converse All Star Low Top Sneakers
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| www.sodahead.com |
I used to think it was inappropriate to wear street clothes in Church. Today, I think it is not only acceptable but is an illustration of the changing face of religion. First of all, I believe a loving God wants us all to be comfortable & able to express ourselves as we wish. Second, if more young people are being drawn to a faith-based life because they feel they belong, I think this is a good thing. It's all about freedom, right?
There are still some great fashion moments, they just don't involve hats & gloves anymore. Here is what the girl directly in front of me was wearing;
A short, blunt bob haircut
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| www.sedu-hairstyle.net |
A light tan & white striped tee shirt
similar to this Old Navy dolman shirt
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| www.oldnavy.com |
A medium blue & white polka dot pencil skirt
similar to this one from Delhia's
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| www.delhias.com |
A pair of nude patent platform pumps
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| www.dorothyperkins.com |
Another girl I spotted was wearing;
A high 'beehive' ponytail similar to Jennifer Aniston's below.
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| www.stylenoted.com |
A dark grey heather tee shirt
similar to this Topshop dolman sleeve one
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| www.topshop.com |
A sienna brown colored shaped skinny belt
like this one from Nacona.
like this one from Marc Jacobs.
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| www.bluefly.com |
A sienna brown oxford shoe like these from Dieppa Restrepo.
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| www.lagarconne.com |
An amazing hand-tooled vintage leather purse with a bone or horn clasp similar to this one discovered on ebay.
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| www.ebay.com |
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