Royal Wedding Dress

[GrayMatterWife]

In theory, could men? Not that I think they would...

I seriously doubt the issue has ever come up!

It is not a wholly uncommon rule for liturgical churches. I wish the preference for modesty dressing was better enforced at my church. I am not saying no sleeveless dresses...but a BIT of propriety would be nice. It's never an issue with men (no man goes shirtless or comes to mass in a Speedo!--but if they did, my complaint would run equally to them), but some of the young ladies...YIKES!! Mini-skirts, too-low scoop-necked shirts, clothing that is WAY too tight, spaghetti-strapped t-s. It's not thoughtful or respectful of the Eucharist or other parishioners--especially the young men. Hey, ladies: this is not an opportunity to show off your goodies. We are in the Real Presence of the Lord and have come to worship. Are you really that unaware??

[v-girl]

I seriously doubt the issue has ever come up!

It is not a wholly uncommon rule for liturgical churches. I wish the preference for modesty dressing was better enforced at my church. I am not saying no sleeveless dresses...but a BIT of propriety would be nice. It's never an issue with men (no man goes shirtless or comes to mass in a Speedo!--but if they did, my complaint would run equally to them), but some of the young ladies...YIKES!! Mini-skirts, too-low scoop-necked shirts, clothing that is WAY too tight, spaghetti-strapped t-s. It's not thoughtful or respectful of the Eucharist or other parishioners--especially the young men. Hey, ladies: this is not an opportunity to show off your goodies. We are in the Real Presence of the Lord and have come to worship. Are you really that unaware??

We usually go to a 5pm mass. There are girls in Daisy Dukes. At mass. I'd rather see them show up in their soccer clothes.

[HouseofWool]

I totally get the point GMW - just a bit of tongue in cheek... I agree, though. When I went to mass as a kid, you dressed nicely. No shorts, no sneakers, no revealing clothing. Now it seems that anything goes. My foster brother goes to Wednesday mass before CCD in the sweaty shorts he wore for track practice. I think it is revolting, but my parents don't push it and I think the fault lies with them.

I liked the dress on her. It was classic with a modern twist and looked lovely. but I like my dress way better All this wedding talk has made me 20 times more excited for mine. . I can't wait for it to come- should be here at the end of July. I don't think i want a boys choir though

[Thirteen]

Her dress was so tasteful and elegant. I loved the lace! The neckline was very flattering on her as well.
I didn't watch any footage, but I did see a few pictures and I'm impressed.

[GrayMatterWife]

I totally get the point GMW - just a bit of tongue in cheek...

Oh, sorry! I completely misread your tone. I thought it was a real question.

I get questions like that ALL the time! People ask if how I could go to church, since women and men are treated "equally." I have tried to have a conversation about the difference between civil rights (which, by definition, are bestowed by a civil authority, not the church) and religious practice. But a lot of people think that if there is a difference, the religious authority is morally wrong.

[HouseofWool]

Do worry. I grew up in a fairly conservative (read uber small) catholic parish and totally get the modesty thing. My frustration comes when things are spelled out like that for women, but not for men. As if women somehow need special attention. Although with some of the hoochie-momma stuff that you see now, maybe we do.

[DCJenn]

Mostly unrelated but Nikolai's piano recital was yesterday and it was held in an alcove of the humongous First Baptist Church in downtown San Antonio (super old church- 150 years!) and the piano teacher wrote very explicit instructions for what the kids were to wear (no long formal dresses, sequins, flip-flop- skirts had to go to the knee, nothing too fancy. The boys instructions were collared shirts, no shorts, no flip-flops, no suits or ties, etc.) It's kind of sad that no one knows what church appropriate attire is anymore. I guess this could also be posted in the "don't dress your daughters like 'hos in the debate section!)

J.

[MrsPotts]

Little late but I thought the dress was gorgeous and perfect for the event. With having to be covered and be modest in design, she didn't really have room t be edgy or bold. For the occasion it was perfect!!!

[MrsK]

Ok, and now for some fun...Princess Bea's hat?

[v-girl]

Ok, and now for some fun...Princess Bea's hat?

Fancy toilet seat?

[Cinderella]

Since I'm not accustom to hats, but do have a natural affinity for them, my initial reaction was astonishment, "What is she wearing?" Then I learned she's a princess sitting on the grooms side and is his cousin and that's her sister next to her. There were several chances to examine them and view all the guests and their hats to get an idea. I liked the organic structure and I believe the neutral colors were in good taste; they were complimentary to her complexion. Since they are younger they can wear more ostentatious things so I think it was also age appropriate.

Project Rungay said it best: "We've gotta give it up to Princess Bea for sheer nerve. It takes some royal brass ones to show up at your cousin's wedding wearing a be-ribboned toilet seat. Brava, darling."

I also loved what they said about Pippa: "We don't know her, but we definitely want to after hearing she ran afoul of the palace for wanting to install disco balls for the party. And if that wasn't enough to make her an instant gay icon, she got what she wanted. Stared down the queen and shouted "Give me disco balls or give me death!"

[Auspicious]

Princess Bea's hat = bean bag toss game at a carnival.

I loooove the whole hat tradition and what they do with it, though, and although I kid, I give Bea a pass. She's young and it's not that bad.

[DCJenn]

Besides, her mother just tried to sell access to her father so, she's got some serious baggage. And her father's been known to cavort w/ rather unsavory characters, himself.

J.