“A Modest Belle at the Ball,” New Era, July 2015, 47
A Modest Belle at the Ball
Sydney J., Alabama, USA
Going to prom was something I’d dreamed about since I was a little girl. Now my dream was about to be a reality.
Several of my friends and I went dress shopping together. I was the only member of the Church among my friends, and I soon realized it would be impossible to find a modest dress that fit my standards. There was no doubt that having sleeves would make me stand out from all the other young women at the dance. Plus, where I lived, there were not many modest dresses for sale. I didn’t know what to do.
Luckily, my cousin had a beautiful, modest ball gown I was able to borrow. I was nervous about what others would think, but I had confidence in knowing I was doing the right thing.
I stood out at prom that year because I was the only young woman with sleeves on my dress. It didn’t matter what others thought; I was beautiful in the eyes of the Lord. That night I had a blast, and wearing that dress made me feel like royalty. And I was! I was confident in knowing I was a daughter of a King, and I was making Him proud.
More than anything, I want to be married in the temple for time and all eternity. Being modest now will prepare me for that special day. Finding a modest dress may not be easy, but it is more than worth it.