I missed that announcement. Did they read it in church as a message from the first presidency? How did that go over?

What about LDS members of roller derby teams? Are they not allowed to wear patterned tights for their games?

I happen to like lots of patterns and randomness in my clothes. That would be cramping my style if I listened to them and followed them.

Those old men really stick their nose in people's business where it doesn't belong.

No geometrics? How boring and trite is that.

Tights are a fashion statement. It's not showing anything that pantyhose or other leggings wouldn't show.

I don't get it.

When did they make this announcement? Was it read over the pulpit?

Yeah, I missed any mention of this. Is this really a "thing"? Is this counsel to all the church from the big 15? Does this appear in print anywhere?

Well, the men aren't supposed to wear loud ties.

I think the old boys are very scared and very angry. They are trying to tighten their grip on their followers by making the rules even more strict. Some people gain wisdom as they age. This has not happened with the old boys. They get more set in their ways and more rigid.

In some ways this is good. As the rules get more ridiculous, more people on the fence will bolt.


I love watching the "I am an exmormon" segment where the young woman discusses the issue of patterned tights. She cracks me up every time I watch it. Gloria I think her name is.

It happened after Boyd K. Packer was discovered wearing them under his suit. The blame was placed on the women of the church who wore them, they must have been the cause of evil desires for one of the feeble apostles. Tom Monson didn't have an opinion, he was in the corner drooling and mumbling something about Packer's sexy legs. Oaks wanted any woman who wears them to be taken from her husband and sealed to him so he could build his harem of eternal wives. Holland didn't like the idea of Oaks acting like Joseph Smith and getting all those women for himself. The other apostles prayed and came to the decision to ban everyone from wearing patterned tights so that Packer's temptations could be controlled and so Oaks and Holland would shut the hell up.

https://missionary.lds.org/dress-grooming/sister/guidelines/?lang=eng


In colder climates, you may wear dark, conservative-colored leggings; however, they should only be worn under longer skirts to increase warmth. Wear boots or similarly colored nylons to avoid showing the bottom of the legging.


You are not required to wear nylons or tights; however, you may wear them, especially in colder weather. Your nylons and tights should not attract attention. Choose nylons, no-show socks (for dress shoes), and tights in conservative, neutral colors. Avoid bright, colorful nylons or tights. Patterned nylons or tights should be subtle and simple in design and should not be made of any kind of mesh, fishnet, or lace material.

Here's a video in which one woman tells of hearing the announcement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxSHQ2qk86k&feature=youtu.be

This is my favorite I am an exmormon video.

As I have posted several times in the past several years, I look forward to a heaven where it is colorful and not according to mo standards. I never did conform, though in my occupation I wear white shirts - but with colorful ties.

Makes you almost want to buy some of these just to wear them to sacrament meeting and see what type of reaction you get...of course all the mormon girls would love #7:

http://www.viralands.com/leggings/1?utm_source=social&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sk&ts_pid=2

I know of a ward in Texas where leggings have been banned...even worn under shorts during sports. This was very upsetting to my tbm friend and her friends, and daughters, as well.

Moe Wrote:
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> I know of a ward in Texas where leggings have been
> banned...even worn under shorts during sports.
> This was very upsetting to my tbm friend and her
> friends, and daughters, as well.


I don't understand this. Wouldn't it be more modest than shorts alone?

Man, I would have been so screwed in my younger years. Starting when I was about 16, my "uniform" consisted of a top, matching tights, and either a short skirt or a dress. Even years later when I had to "dress up" to go to work, it was a look I pulled out of the closet

NeverMo Chris Wrote:
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> Man, I would have been so screwed in my younger
> years. Starting when I was about 16, my "uniform"
> consisted of a top, matching tights, and either a
> short skirt or a dress. Even years later when I
> had to "dress up" to go to work, it was a look I
> pulled out of the closet


Harlot of Satan!!!!!!!

Is this real? Like really real? I can imagine there being a dumb rule for missionaries, but for the general membership? Maybe I'll don a nice pair of striped tights for Easter Sunday and see what happens?

Well you would think they'd be more modest than shorts alone, but they went ahead and banned them completely. Which was very frustrating because loose tops, leggings, and boots are standard mom wardrobe....what was relayed to me, is some woman wore to short of shirts with their leggings. This came down from the "higher ups." I'll leave it at that, for fear of giving away too much info. This family is very dear to me, and are very TBM. The wife was very upset over this, and for the first time questioning the thinking of the church authority. It's interesting what can trigger questions, huh?

I think they may be referring most to the tights patterned to look like stockings with very visible suspenders. Loads of girls here in UK wear them with very short shorts or skirt.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=suspender+tights&rlz=1C1CHJX_enGB480GB480&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=685&site=webhp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=UQEZVeXBE4PR7QbVjYCAAw&sqi=2&ved=0CD0QsAQ

http://www.buzzfeed.com/cathyngo/leggings-every-nerdy-girl-needs#.wxZRj8eY5

I would totally were some of these, but I like leggings. :)

Thanks for that link, anonuk!

I... oh... sorry! What was I saying? ;oD



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Anonuk, those are called "garters" in the US. Church leaders would have instant heart attacks (since many of them lived in the forties/fifties when that was how women wore "stockings.")

Women members don't tell them what kind of laxatives to buy, so they should stop "butting" in on every item of clothing females choose to wear.

Isn't this still a free country? Not in the Mo-trix.

Ex-Sister Sinful Shoulders Wrote:
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> Anonuk, those are called "garters" in the US.
> Church leaders would have instant heart attacks
> (since many of them lived in the forties/fifties
> when that was how women wore "stockings.")
>
> Women members don't tell them what kind of
> laxatives to buy, so they should stop "butting" in
> on every item of clothing females choose to wear.
>
> Isn't this still a free country? Not in the
> Mo-trix.

so I should have described them as tights patterned like garters & stockings? Ah, the complexities of our 'common' language :)

Since 1830, you slut.

With Love,

TSCCL

(This So Called Church Lady)

Jesus does not approve of patterned tights, but you can still buy them from his shopping mall.

Thanks Jesus.

Anything that gives me an erection should be banned.

I do not know about this patterned tight pants rule.


I have come to know that "yoga pants" can be VERY revealing, especially under certain circumstances, as well as low cut hip hugger jeans that are currently very popular. Sister Bednar would be appalled.

I know what, they don't want members wearing anything loud, because it might distract from the talks. It might keep someone from their nap during sacrament meeting.

We'll tell you how to wear your hair
We'll tell you what shirt to wear,
We'll tell you if that dress is too sexy
So don't be a thinkin' that its ok to think.

We'll tell you the type of man to wed
We'll tell you how to do it in bed,
We'll tell you if that beverage is healthy
So don't be a thinking' that its ok to think.

We'll tell you when you're cold or hot
We'll tell you if you're tired or not,
We'll tell you how much is enough
So don't be a sayin' that you know how to think.



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