The Joy of Long Dresses

My recent venture to a second-hand store has yielded two new long dresses for my wardrobe at a teeny tiny price. I also gained a skirt and top, but the dresses are what excite me. I've already worn them both a few times. What I love about them... what can I say? I am comfortable, covered, and effortlessly coordinated, all at once. One is a long blue knit dress, made by a "travel" brand, that doesn't wrinkle easily. I wear it with cardigan sweaters and pretty scarves. The other is a long denim jumper dress, the options for which are endless and I'm sure I don't have to explain. I have never felt more "together," more lovely and more in tune with who I really am than since I started wearing them. It's like God left them there for me on the racks to find, just for me. Wearing the dresses, I feel equipped to handle anything that comes my way. They're like my uniform for battle, but deliciously comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Best of all is the modesty factor. I don't have to worry a bit about showing anything inappropriate by moving the wrong way or anything like that. Remember my musings on gentleness? It's certainly easier to remain soft, calm and gentle in a long dress. I'm reminded of the flowing robes of the saints, of our dear Blessed Mother Mary. She should really be our "fashion model," and I admit that I feel close to her wearing clothing that is more in line with hers. The blue doesn't hurt either, it being her color and my own favorite. There really is joy in a beautiful dress, and as you can see, it's not just for vanity's sake. The Lord sees to it that we are not to worry about what we are to wear, for He'll provide just what we need as He did with my perfect, modest, comfortable and affordable dresses.