Comments on: Your Clothes Tell A Story About Your Ministry http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/ Because you're in the public eye, and God knows you need to look good. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:11:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Patti http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/#comment-1169 Patti Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:32:47 +0000 http://peacebang.com/beautytipsforministers/?p=228#comment-1169 I am a teacher. I spend 3/4 of my workday on my feet, and the remaining 1/4 on the floor with kids. But I am starting to yearn for a more pulled-together, professional look. My wardrobe says about my *ministry*... "she could walk a mile, climb a ladder, run after a bolting kid, crawl on the floor and carry a heavy burden in that outfit." I do that and more each day, which limits my choices. I am a teacher. I spend 3/4 of my workday on my feet, and the remaining 1/4 on the floor with kids. But I am starting to yearn for a more pulled-together, professional look. My wardrobe says about my *ministry*… “she could walk a mile, climb a ladder, run after a bolting kid, crawl on the floor and carry a heavy burden in that outfit.” I do that and more each day, which limits my choices.

]]> By: PeaceBang http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/#comment-1168 PeaceBang Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:35:44 +0000 http://peacebang.com/beautytipsforministers/?p=228#comment-1168 NO ONE should ever be afraid to meet PeaceBang! I am a short, fat, rolicking good time who would LOVE you and give the utmost compassionate attention to your appearance and comment ONLY IF YOU INVITED ME TO. If you ask those who have had a PeaceBang Assessment in person, they will tell you that it's all about my seeing the Superstar in you, and trying to help you bring that out.<br/><br/>Sacred Center, that goes for you too! My beef about the "flowing" thing is that it has become such a default look for us, and has approached cliche, that I want us to consider other ways of adorning ourselves. I think that that kind of look broadcasts a lot of things about female clergy (nurturing, Earth Mamas, serene, non-confrontational and all-embracing) that are totally inauthentic for a lot of women. I don't want to contribute to stereotypes in my own dress, nor do I want to join many of my fat sisters in insistently covering up my body in huge garments. My point is: if it's your LOOK, go forth and be beautiful! If it's not an authentic LOOK that communicates one's actual identity and persona, consider other options. Glad you brought it up. NO ONE should ever be afraid to meet PeaceBang! I am a short, fat, rolicking good time who would LOVE you and give the utmost compassionate attention to your appearance and comment ONLY IF YOU INVITED ME TO. If you ask those who have had a PeaceBang Assessment in person, they will tell you that it’s all about my seeing the Superstar in you, and trying to help you bring that out.

Sacred Center, that goes for you too! My beef about the “flowing” thing is that it has become such a default look for us, and has approached cliche, that I want us to consider other ways of adorning ourselves. I think that that kind of look broadcasts a lot of things about female clergy (nurturing, Earth Mamas, serene, non-confrontational and all-embracing) that are totally inauthentic for a lot of women. I don’t want to contribute to stereotypes in my own dress, nor do I want to join many of my fat sisters in insistently covering up my body in huge garments. My point is: if it’s your LOOK, go forth and be beautiful! If it’s not an authentic LOOK that communicates one’s actual identity and persona, consider other options. Glad you brought it up.

]]> By: Lorna http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/#comment-1167 Lorna Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:12:22 +0000 http://peacebang.com/beautytipsforministers/?p=228#comment-1167 loved this post :)<br/><br/>I'd be afraid to meet you in real life I think ... in case my clothes are ... dare I say it ... frumpy? ... but I'm very short, and petite doesn't exist in Finland so I stock up when I visit the USA / Canada ... and comfort beats fashion every time. And I'm so glad that here in Finland women can wear trousers to every situation and function. It's probably why I stay here :) though I do have a few 'nicer' and more conservative dresses and jackets ...<br/><br/>maybe my clothes say that I'm comfortable in my ministry, rather that my ministry is the latest fashion. I dunno. <br/><br/>but I do like your blog :) loved this post :)

I’d be afraid to meet you in real life I think … in case my clothes are … dare I say it … frumpy? … but I’m very short, and petite doesn’t exist in Finland so I stock up when I visit the USA / Canada … and comfort beats fashion every time. And I’m so glad that here in Finland women can wear trousers to every situation and function. It’s probably why I stay here :) though I do have a few ‘nicer’ and more conservative dresses and jackets …

maybe my clothes say that I’m comfortable in my ministry, rather that my ministry is the latest fashion. I dunno.

but I do like your blog :)

]]> By: Abbey of the Arts http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/#comment-1166 Abbey of the Arts Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:50:49 +0000 http://peacebang.com/beautytipsforministers/?p=228#comment-1166 Oh PeaceBang, I am so very relieved to read this post. I love your blog, but alas I also love loose flowy clothes of which you often speak so disparagingly (and remember I even had a dream where I met you and was embarrassed by my flowy linen skirt!). But as I read your description of this woman, I see myself in her (except for the slender part!) and I feel like I have found a place here in your blog again. :-) I am not a pastor, my ministry is spiritual direction, teaching, writing, and bringing the arts and spirituality together in all of the above. So I think my clothing reflects that, there is a loose freedom to them, but I also adore beautiful scarves and silver jewelry. I wear Danskos mostly, but they are the nicer looking ones. I get compliments on my clothes and jewelry quite often, so I hope they reflect my own sense of style and artistry! Thanks again for your great ministry here and a great question. Oh PeaceBang, I am so very relieved to read this post. I love your blog, but alas I also love loose flowy clothes of which you often speak so disparagingly (and remember I even had a dream where I met you and was embarrassed by my flowy linen skirt!). But as I read your description of this woman, I see myself in her (except for the slender part!) and I feel like I have found a place here in your blog again. :-) I am not a pastor, my ministry is spiritual direction, teaching, writing, and bringing the arts and spirituality together in all of the above. So I think my clothing reflects that, there is a loose freedom to them, but I also adore beautiful scarves and silver jewelry. I wear Danskos mostly, but they are the nicer looking ones. I get compliments on my clothes and jewelry quite often, so I hope they reflect my own sense of style and artistry! Thanks again for your great ministry here and a great question.

]]> By: jadebluestocking http://beautytipsforministers.com/2006/09/29/your-clothes-tell-a-story-about-your-ministry/#comment-1165 jadebluestocking Sat, 30 Sep 2006 00:00:01 +0000 http://peacebang.com/beautytipsforministers/?p=228#comment-1165 PB:<br/><br/>Often I feel a bit odd answering your questions, since I am not a minister. To me, though, librarians often fill many of the functions (ask me about the homeless transgender patrons, sometime), and perhaps public service is a ministry in its own way.<br/><br/>I tend to combinations of shaped knit tops or dressier Tshirts with dress slacks and heeled boots, or knee length tailored skirts with tailored shirts or sweaters. I have a narrow range of colors, and I usually wear one bold piece of jewelry (other than the permanent, that is).<br/><br/>Overall, I'd say the look is professional and put together without be overly formal. I <i>hope</i> what it says to my patrons is that I am approachable and different, but still able to do my job well. PB:

Often I feel a bit odd answering your questions, since I am not a minister. To me, though, librarians often fill many of the functions (ask me about the homeless transgender patrons, sometime), and perhaps public service is a ministry in its own way.

I tend to combinations of shaped knit tops or dressier Tshirts with dress slacks and heeled boots, or knee length tailored skirts with tailored shirts or sweaters. I have a narrow range of colors, and I usually wear one bold piece of jewelry (other than the permanent, that is).

Overall, I’d say the look is professional and put together without be overly formal. I hope what it says to my patrons is that I am approachable and different, but still able to do my job well.

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