Clothing History

I put on righteousness as my clothing: Justice was my robe and my turban. Job 29:14. 

Variety is the spice of life. I am not sure who said that first but I have heard it many times.

In fashion, variety seems to come and go. Styles change as years change. In the 1920’s women bobbed their hair, wore short dresses with dropped waistlines. The 30’s brought clothes on the bias and dreamy looks. While as the 40’s advanced, women worked in men’s jobs and due to little or no fabric being produced for other than the war, their dresses were short and their shoulders padded.

Here we are again in the 20’s. This time, the legs seem to have it with tights and long tops, the rage. Who cares about the length of the dress, it can be short or to the ankle.

Styles come and go. There also styles of Christians. Some read the Bible and pray but ignore the rights of others. Like the 30’s they look good. Others sit in the pew with a bored expression. Like the 20’s they wish they were somewhere more exciting. Some meet and greet like times gone by. Going forward like the 40’s woman.

I have not said anything about the Zoot Suiter of the 40’s. Actually, men of the street but dressed to the nines in what they considered to be their uniforms, they resisted the war movement and were some of the last of the men to be enlisted.  But they were sometimes the most daring and saved the day. Those are our Christians who don’t look the part but step up when the time comes.

What kind of Christian are you? Day to Day or year to year, you may evolve even as styles change. From age to age, we see our roles change. We may take the time to evolve or maybe we are always the same. God sees us and knows our style. I believe he works with that to either help us change or keep us on the correct path.

Prayer: God, hear us as we pray. Pray for a better day or give thanks for this day. Watch over us and keep us safe. Amen

Carolyn Olsen