Modesty Princesses
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I want to tell you a little bit about some princesses I know.  Why you ask?  Because you and these princesses have something in common.  Princesses are beautiful-so are you.  They are loved and admired-so are you.  They have hopes and dreams-so do you.  They have talents-so do you.  And they like boys…yeah, I know so do you.  I would like to tell you about some particular princesses who were having some fashion trials.  First is Jasmine…

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Jasmine
Jasmine was so excited…She was getting married to her true love Aladdin and what’s more, she was getting married in the Temple.  Sealed to her true love for time and all eternity.  But Jasmine had a problem.  She knew that she wasn’t dressing too modest and that she would be having an interview with the bishop.  Jasmine didn’t have a modest item of clothing in her closet.  Her poofy pants were floor length and definitely not too tight.  However they were extremely see through and revealed shorts that you couldn’t even call daisy dukes-they were extremely short and tight.  She also loved to show off her nice toned stomach.  Well, I know what you might think- it’s the style right??  Wrong!  Heavenly Father has asked us to dress in modest clothing.  Something that will make us feel good about ourselves.  We should feel confident, comfortable and not have to worry about our stomachs or anything else hanging out.  The good news?  Jasmine chose to change the way she dressed.  And on her wedding day, she looked more beautiful than ever.  She chose a dress that flattered her form and was modest.  Here is how Jasmine felt on her wedding day:

To the tune of “I Can Show you the World”

*Young Woman slowly enters in a Temple ready wedding dress*
 
I can tell you a tale
About a girl who changed
What she wore just to make
Her Savior proud of her
I can show you a style
Modest, Cute, and in Fashion
Where my stomach is covered 
And the boys still think I’m cute.
A Modest style
Inside and out, you’re on your way
No one can tell you no, you cannot go,
Because you chose to dress more modestly
Heavenly Father knows me
He is proud of my standards
I can show that I respect him
When I dress modestly
I can show you a dress
Shining, Shimmering, Splendid
Floor-length, long-sleeves and high-necked
And it’s temple ready too.
A Temple Dress!
Inside and out, you’re on your way
No one can tell you no, you cannot go,
Because you are prepared to go….      
A modest style, makes it worthwhile, 
A temple dress, I’m at my best,
A thrilling day, a wonderful place,
It’s the place for me.

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Ariel
Ariel really liked a particular prince-his name was Eric.  Eric could have any girl in the whole kingdom and when it was time to choose his bride he couldn’t decide because none of them dressed modestly.  Ariel loved Eric.  But she also loved her sleeveless shirts, flip flops and of course her bikinis.  Ariel prayed about it, and knew that the right thing to do was to change her wardrobe.  She knew that in the scriptures it tells us that our body is a temple and that Eric would love her more for who she was than what she wore.  She threw out those clothes and began her life in modest fashion.  Here is Ariel’s experience in changing her fashion.

To the tune of “Part of your world”   

*Two Young Women enter in a modest summer outfit (capris) and a modest/cute pant and shirt outfit*

Look at these clothes, aren’t they neat? 
Wouldn’t you think that my wardrobe’s complete?
Wouldn’t you say I’m the girl, the girl who has everything?
Look at these jewels colors so bold,
How many earrings can one earlobe hold,
Look in my drawers you will think,
Sure she’s got everything,
I’ve got short skirts and short shirts a plenty,
I’ve got sleeveless prom dresses galore, 
You want tank tops? I’ve got twenty,
But who cares, no big deal, I want more!

(Spoken confidently)  I want to be a little more modest!

I want to be where the standards are higher,
I want to go to the temple someday
Walkin’ around in nice dresses with, what’s the word? Sleeves!
Showin’ my skin I won’t get very far, 
Length is required for sitting, bending,
Miniskirts won’t seem to cover what’s the word? ME!
I’m at my best, modestly dressed,
And if you’re listening, you will have guessed, 
And you will see 
I want to be
A more modest girl!

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Belle
Belle was dating Gaston.  She really liked him and thought he was a great guy buy he always wore earrings and even had a tattoo.  The clothes that he wore were baggy and always just kind of hung on him.  He never treated her like she thought she should be treated- like a princess of course.  He didn’t treat her bad; it was just the basic respectful things.  Opening the door for her, getting her home at a descent time on date nights and there was one other thing, he didn’t go to church either.  Belle knew that she wanted to be married in the temple and knew that even though Gaston told her that someday he would take her there that it just wasn’t something she wanted to risk.  Marrying a man who respected himself by dressing nicely and not desecrating his body with earrings or tattoos was what she wanted.  Then came along Beast.  The name doesn’t sound like he was too great, but he was!  He dressed nicely, respected himself and also respected her.  He told her once how much he loved his mom and even brought Belle home to meet her.  When a man respects his mom and also himself he’s going to respect any girl.  That’s what Belle deserves.  A prince for the princess.

To the tune of “Beauty and the Beast”

*Young Woman enters in a modest prom dress*

Tale as old as time, 
True as it can be,
Heard this all before,
But I just can’t ignore,
How he treats me.
I look how he’s dressed,
And put him to the test, 
If our standards match,
He’s the perfect catch,
I think it’s meant to be.
I’ve been told before,
If I want to be sure,
He’s the one for me,
For eternity,
Get on my knees and pray.
Tale as old as time,
True as it can be,
Heard this all before,
But I just can’t ignore,
How he treats me.
Heard this all before, 
But I just can’t ignore,
I want eternity.

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Feona
Princess Feona was a spunky princess with a personality that was contagious.  She had parents that were proud of her even though she was different and taught her correct principles in modesty.  If Feona ever had a problem or a question on modesty, she went to her “For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet”.  It always guided her in her fashion dilemmas and gave her direction in every other aspect of her life.  She was proud of who she was and what she stood for.  Her Heavenly Father blessed her life and she was an example to those that were around her.  Here is Feona’s song…

To the tune of “Hallelujah”

*All Young Women enter in their modest styles*

Modesty all over the world, it plays its part and it pleases the Lord
And you remember who you are, or do you?
The length of your skirt, the sleeves of your shirt,
The way you talk, the way you walk
And everything you are says “Hallelujah.”
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelu-jah
You must remember who you are 
A princess bright, a royal star, 
Your glory burned so bright back when I knew you
We’ll walk the walk; we’ll talk the talk
We’ll be our best in modest dress
And every word we’ll speak is “Hallelujah.”
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelu-jah.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelu-jah.

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So here you have it.  Here are two examples of princesses who made a decision to change the way they dressed.  In turn it changed the way they looked at themselves and how others looked at them.  Belle chose to date a guy who dressed modestly and who would treat her the way she deserved to be treated.  Another princess, princess Feona had made a decision early on to dress modestly and if she ever needed a reminder, she knew exactly where to go.  For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet.  

Heavenly Father will bless their lives because of the choices that they made to dress more modestly.  You young women come from a royal birthright.  You are also princesses please remember that your Heavenly Father wants you to succeed.  He wants you to be an example to those around you by dressing modestly and showing that you respect yourself and in turn deserve respect.  Immodest clothing such as short shorts and skirts, tight clothing, and shirts that don’t cover the stomach will only make yourself and others feel uncomfortable and will pull you away from that ultimate goal to return to your Heavenly Father and inherit your magnificent kingdom.