Christian Women: 3 Action Items to Consider if You Want to be Saved and Sexy

For Christian women, concerns about modesty and “appropriate” dress is nothing new, but in the days of Instagram imposed beauty standards, such looming concerns seems to be more relevant than ever, as we often find ourselves questioning: "Can I glorify God and still be sexy?" As a marketing student at Northwestern University and Christian woman who loves both fashion and God, I’ve found 2 pieces of content that will help you learn how to do just that.  

In the first article, "6 Bible Verses About Women's Beauty ~ It's Okay To Be Sexy," blogger and therapist Dr. Sophia Reed suggests that women of faith can indeed be sexy—but not in the way that the world typically views the term. In her opinion, being sexy does not mean you post sexually suggestive bikini pictures on Instagram. Instead, sexy is about confidently channeling your inner Esther: the natural allure that uniquely exists in every woman. Using supporting scripture, Dr. Sophia concludes that being both godly and sexy is about finding an appropriate, yet happy medium. At the end of the day, being godly doesn’t mean you have to cover up the natural curves and beauty that God gave you, while being sexy doesn’t mean over-flaunting that beauty.  

The next piece I found is a Fashion Nova Try on Haul by Christian YouTuber and fashionista MsNaturallyMary (aka Mary Bennett). While Fashion Nova is infamous for its trendy and often revealing fashionwear, Mary challenges herself to dig through the site and find tasteful clothing that compliments her thick and curvy body without being over-revealing. In the video, she tries on a range of outfits that could be appropriate for church, work, date night, and even a day at the beach. Ultimately, she shows women that they can be fashionable and sexy on any occasion without going over the top and attracting the wrong type of attention.

After reviewing these pieces and utilizing my experience as a­­­­ marketing student, I have developed 3 action items you should consider when thinking about how to channel your sexy in a godly way: 

• Everything in moderation – Sexy doesn’t have to be synonymous with minimal clothing—we can shop at Fashion Nova and slay without revealing everything our mamas gave us.
• Follow great bloggers – MsNaturallyMary and Drusilla Shay are two of my go-tos for fashion inspo, but I also love Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts (yes, even pastors can be fashionable) and her Woman Evolve collection.
• Consider your intentions – You deserve to express your creativity and look and feel your best, but if you want to dress sexy solely to attract lustful attention, you might need to do a quick heart check. 

So ladies, next time you’re questioning if it’s okay to be saved and sexy, remember these three action items!

Danielle Underwood is a Northwestern University senior studying Radio/Television/Film and Integrated Marketing and Communications. She holds a leadership position in her Black Campus Ministry and serves as a Young Life Leader in the Chicagoland Northshore. She is passionate about encouraging people in Christ and has a YouTube channel with her best friend which is dedicated to documenting her faith journey and showing people how to glorify God and be culturally relevant.