Modesty implies a subtle restraint, avoiding overt self-display. It is unspoken, understated, and hidden. By holding ourselves back slightly, we avoid putting ourselves on display. Modesty strongly ...

In the church, the term “modesty” is almost always used to mean “not sexually provocative.” We think of modest dress as loose fitting clothes, long skirts, and covered shoulders. And, as that list of ...

Modesty is defined as “the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities.” Over the years and into modern times, people have equated modesty with the way a person ...

Editor's Note: This article is part of a lohud series on Orthodox Jewish women in Rockland County. The purpose of this series is to educate the public about Orthodox Jews in order to build ...

In the dozens of messages about modesty I heard growing up at school, youth group, and camp; there was one unifying theme: Christian women better be modest, and the application of this message was ...