In the world the woman has been made the premiere idol of lust. She is constantly displayed before man in a way calculated to entice and dominate him. Dress (or more likely, the lack of it), makeup, perfumes, and so many other things are often produced solely for the purpose of enabling the woman to become more effective as an object of lust. How often in the world's advertisements to women is the subtle message sent that your goal is to "drive him crazy" in lust and passion by your dress and actions.
Attractiveness, cleanliness, and neat dress are of course vitally important. The Bible encourages taking care of yourself in Prov. 31:2222She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. (Proverbs 31:22): "She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple." But while nice clothing and pleasant fragrances are good, see to it, dear sisters, that you do not use them for the corrupted purposes for which they are often used in the world.
By all means, take very good care of the body that God has entrusted to you. But never use any of these things to display your body in a sensual manner. Remember that the Word of God instructs you to be modest. Be especially careful of the clothing you wear. Today, women's fashions often purposely reveal or accentuate female sexuality, and with the sole purpose of enticing men. Such clothing styles, if worn in your courtship, will surely kill grass.
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array" (
1 Tim. 2:99In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; (1 Timothy 2:9)).