Concerning attitude, I think there’s a proper humility that goes with the symbolism: May I live up to the best that the uniform, the professional attire, or the jersey conveys!
Example: There are circumstances where a hat is still worn. (As an old dude without much hair, I need something.)
Someone has said, For a hat to work, you have to have more character than the hat!
Humility is key to much of what we’re writing about.
When people dismiss aesthetics as always and everywhere mere vanity, we excuse ourselves from the work of considering how that attitude impacts both ourselves and those around us. It is indifference pretending to be humility.
Good on you for recognizing and living up to the standards you point out!
Outside of substack, one suggestion I can make is looking up Lillian Fallon’s work with Ascension Press online. She also wrote a book called Theology of style explicitly directed at women.
I loved when you said: One of the great secrets of your dress is that it isn’t just signaling to others, it’s talking to you too. I wrote about dressing to feel something and dressing for power here: https://jes321.substack.com/p/fit-for-purpose?r=1yhozx
I think as Christians we must emulate Christ first and foremost. A man who seemed not at all to care about the "language of clothes" and in fact admonishes us that this is of little importance. Beauty does reflect our Creator but our craving for status, honor, or prestige from our clothing choices does not.
Excellent.
Concerning attitude, I think there’s a proper humility that goes with the symbolism: May I live up to the best that the uniform, the professional attire, or the jersey conveys!
Example: There are circumstances where a hat is still worn. (As an old dude without much hair, I need something.)
Someone has said, For a hat to work, you have to have more character than the hat!
I aspire.
Humility is key to much of what we’re writing about.
When people dismiss aesthetics as always and everywhere mere vanity, we excuse ourselves from the work of considering how that attitude impacts both ourselves and those around us. It is indifference pretending to be humility.
Good on you for recognizing and living up to the standards you point out!
I thoroughly enjoy your posts. Does anyone know of a similar Substack for women’s clothing?
I’d love an answer to this as well!
Outside of substack, one suggestion I can make is looking up Lillian Fallon’s work with Ascension Press online. She also wrote a book called Theology of style explicitly directed at women.
Thank you. I will check that out.
I loved when you said: One of the great secrets of your dress is that it isn’t just signaling to others, it’s talking to you too. I wrote about dressing to feel something and dressing for power here: https://jes321.substack.com/p/fit-for-purpose?r=1yhozx
I think as Christians we must emulate Christ first and foremost. A man who seemed not at all to care about the "language of clothes" and in fact admonishes us that this is of little importance. Beauty does reflect our Creator but our craving for status, honor, or prestige from our clothing choices does not.
We wrote an article responding to this:
https://www.lettersfromtheoldworld.com/p/christs-warning-about-clothing
Glad we could help you see them in a new light!