As Latter-day Saints, we understand that modesty encompasses much more than what we wear. It is a way of being. It is a way of understanding our potential as children of Heavenly Parents in everyday moments. It is about taking care of the divine and heavenly gifts we receive. It is a way of life.
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And while modesty might run counter to some of the world's trends, it does not mean that we neglect our appearance. If anything, it makes us more conscious of how we represent ourselves as members of the Church and children of God. As we strive to make our own modest fashion choices, it can sometimes be discouraging when we search store after store, feeling like fashion and our beliefs are growing further apart. But that is not necessarily the case.
This year's Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Grammys had an unprecedented number of women choosing to wear dresses that don't expose lots of skin but are still fashionable and classy. Here are just a few of these dresses that can inspire us to not compromise our standards when it comes to fashion:
Academy Awards
Jennifer Lopez
 
Olivia Colman
 
Letitia Wright
 
Sarah Kate Ellis
 
Helen Lasichanh
 
Krysten Ritter
 
Amatus Sami-Karim
 
Queen Latifah
 
Holland Taylor
 
Rachel Weisz
 
Emma Stone
 
Charlize Theron
 
Helen Mirren
 
Katharine Ross
 
Marie Kondo
 
Amy Poehler
 
Maya Rudolph
 
Glenn Close
 
Kacey Musgraves
 
Sandy Powell
 
Fatma Al Remaihi
 
Nicole Holofcener
 
Marielle Heller
 
Christine Lahti
 
Awkwafina
 
Golden Globes
Emma Stone
 
Janelle Monáe
 
Emily Blunt
 
Nicole Kidman
 
Glenn Close
 
Elsie Fisher
 
Melissa McCarthy
 
Grammys
Kelsea Ballerini
 
Camila Cabello
 
Tierra Whack
 
Fantasia Barrino
 
Emily Lazar
 
Merle Dandridge
 
Aida Cuevas
 
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