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With the surge in Sisters the Church is sure to see (or has already) wishing to serve a mission, I think the time is right to thoughtfully and prayerfully consider the counsel given on LDS.org to those ladies, excuse me, girls, who will soon become ambassadors for the Lord's One and True Church:

A Letter to Girls about Lady Missionaries - LDS.org

"One of the most apparent sacrifices that a sister must make grows out of the fact that in many ways proper physical appearance is more difficult for her to maintain than it is for an elder.... Appearance is one area where a sister must sacrifice the tendency to rationalize by claiming she has neither the time nor the opportunity to keep herself neat and clean. It takes ingenuity and planning, but it can be done if she sees its importance."

"A sister missionary may be a wonderful person inside, but she must try to keep her physical appearance just as radiant; otherwise, the Holy Ghost cannot influence her in the fullest sense, and she will miss out on needed guidance and comfort."

"[T]here are many things a sister missionary should consider besides those general commitments that all missionaries make. One such covenant involves pledging to honor and support the priesthood authority over you (even though this authority be administered by an elder who is younger and less experienced). This is an important lesson to learn, for the line of authority is an eternal principle of the gospel and of the home."

"If you are one pound overweight, it is too much. Take it off!"

"Never, never eat late at night! When you come home late after a discussion and you have not had time for dinner, eat a little salad or fruit and then go straight to bed and think how much skinnier you will be by not eating a large meal until morning."

"Chew gum only in the privacy of your apartment."

"Elders’ most frequent complaints are about sisters’ hair. Have a neat and easy style—not too short or it will look like the elders’, and long enough so that it can be curled on Sunday and for special occasions."

"Sleep on a satin pillowcase; this preserves hair style and also femininity."

"Do not feel that because you are a missionary you cannot wear makeup. Do wear a minimum, but do not go completely without it."

"Learn how to make those quick, no-bake chocolate cookies for branch picnics."

"Do not ever slap or poke an elder."

"Expect and then allow elders to open doors, help into cars, put on wraps, and start your motor bikes. Do not ignore their efforts, but do not be obnoxious if they should forget sometimes."

"Have a BNTE Week (Be Nice to Elders Week) where you either cook something good or do something nice for your district. If you do this, remember that this week especially you must work like a whirlwind so no one can say that you borrowed the Lord’s time. Make it a top week in service and in work also."

"Always participate with the elders on preparation day. If it is something you cannot do, then at least be there to watch or cheer. This does wonders for mutual respect between elders and sisters."

"If you get depressed, set aside a little time that day to do whatever raises your spirits. For example, spend extra time on your hair, take a long shower, schedule a time for meditation, and then pray earnestly for help from the Lord. Lose yourself in the Spirit and work very, very hard."

Please tell me this is not current, that it was dug up from the 1950's!!!
(Well at least it is 40 years old.)

It is doctrine though.

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Hmmm. This is straight out of 1952, so for LDS, I'm going to add 25 years and guess 1977?

EAllusion wrote:Hmmm. This is straight out of 1952, so for LDS, I'm going to add 25 years and guess 1977?

Only 5 years off (article is from '72). Not bad!

"A sister missionary may be a wonderful person inside, but she must try to keep her physical appearance just as radiant; otherwise, the Holy Ghost cannot influence her in the fullest sense, and she will miss out on needed guidance and comfort."

WTF? If you don't look attractive, the Holy Ghost will not be able to 'influence' you?

He only bothers with dames who are hot enough for his tastes?

EAllusion wrote:Hmmm. This is straight out of 1952, so for LDS, I'm going to add 25 years and guess 1977?

1972, but every bit as relevant to Mormons today as it was then.

Remember, the Lord said; "I am the same yesterday, today and forever". We would assume that this wise counsel, wholly inspired by God, is just as relevant today, as it will be in the year 2125.

LDS women must be overjoyed to continue these proud traditions

....remember ladies, not one pound overweight!!

TrashcanMan79 wrote:"Have a BNTE Week (Be Nice to Elders Week) where you either cook something good or do something nice for your district. If you do this, remember that this week especially you must work like a whirlwind so no one can say that you borrowed the Lord’s time. Make it a top week in service and in work also."

Well obviously you never want someone to think that you performed service on the Lord's time.

Stormy Waters wrote:

TrashcanMan79 wrote:"Have a BNTE Week (Be Nice to Elders Week) where you either cook something good or do something nice for your district. If you do this, remember that this week especially you must work like a whirlwind so no one can say that you borrowed the Lord’s time. Make it a top week in service and in work also."

Well obviously you never want someone to think that you performed service on the Lord's time.

Interesting implication that the Lord doesn't want his time wasted by people who spend it on being nice to Elders.

Is there also a BNTS Week (Be Nice to Sisters Week) in the counsel given to Elders? (What answer am I expecting?)

EAllusion wrote:Hmmm. This is straight out of 1952, so for LDS, I'm going to add 25 years and guess 1977?

Tchild wrote:We would assume that this wise counsel, wholly inspired by God, is just as relevant today, as it will be in the year 2125.

Fixed to 2525: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izQB2-Kmiic

Tchild wrote:...remember ladies, not one pound overweight!!

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Fashion is You is another piece on LDS.org written by the same author of the article in the OP. Definitely worth a read. I was dumbfounded. I know it was a different time and all, but Good God, man! How superficial and judgmental can we be? And this appeared in the freakin New Era for the love of crap.

Don'ts

1. Who’s the skinny girl there in the short, clinging jersey? She’s Shannon, pretty girl in disguise. The clinging, dark dress is just accentuating the negative.

2. Ryan, in his skinny-knit sweater and slim pants, is looking undernourished. Only Farfol, his faithful brown friend, will stay with him.

3. Farfol himself is looking great in his basic brown suit.

4. Kelly has the right idea—a little exercise to lose the winter’s storage—but in the meantime she could help herself out by not wearing big plaids, short tops that crop her in half, or the layered look that’s too bulky.

5. Kirsten is one who seems to be able to eat all she wants without a worry. She can wear anything she likes too—she can, that is, unless she minds looking like a football player, just another of this year’s bulky, shoulder-pad fashions.

6. Paul usually looks great, but that skinny-rib vest shows off the tummy he developed from lack of winter activity.

7. Shawn has a problem. He looks like a stuffed teddy with his layered shirts, cinched waist, and turtleneck.

8. Jenny is kind of a cute little number, but she came up big on hips, and hip-huggers don’t help.

9. Ivie, over against the wall, is a little thick at the middle. What is she doing wrong? She’s wearing something that divides her at that spot and accentuates the waistline.

10. Carol’s dress is too snug, and a few bulges are appearing.


Do’s

1. Shannon is now wearing layers and plaids, a full-pleated skirt of a crisp fabric, and knee socks. These all fill in the too thin figure. Now watch Ryan’s head turn.

2. Ryan went layered too. A crisp shirt fabric and pleated pants are great for his slim physique.

3. Farfol is starting to growl. What’s the matter, Farfol? Jealous?

4. Kelly, still pedaling for pounds, looks a whole lot lighter in a loose-fitting tunic jacket, solid, subdued colors, and a vee at the neckline.

5. Kirsten looks more feminine now with her ruffled sleeve.

6. Paul is looking better too without the bulging sweater.

7. Shawn has the picture also and is into something loose and less bulky.

8. Jenny has added a bulky sweater, good for a few inches of width, and an A-line skirt, guaranteed to conceal heavy hips (if it’s not too snug).

9. Ivie has her waistline bulge well-concealed by her jacket. A smock-top or tunic blouse would do as well.

10. Carol just needed a bit more room to move in. This jumper does it.


Fatty Do’s

Vertical patterns, stripes

Vertical stitching and vertical trims

Receding colors (that’s blue, green, and all dark or subdued colors)

Small patterns or prints

Solid colors

One-piece outfits; if two-piece outfit worn, make it all the same color and not fitted at the waist

Loose fit but not sloppy


Fatty Don’ts

Belts

Short skirts

Horizontal stripes

Large patterns (like large plaids or flowers)

Knee socks

Different colored or valued (meaning dark and light, not dollars) skirt or slacks and blouse

Slacks, except worn loosely and with a long top

Heavy fabrics (corduroy, quilted fabrics)

Tight fits

Aggressive colors (red, orange, and other extremely bright colors)

Clinging fabrics

Any lines that cut up the figure horizontally such as the layered look

ETA: This article is not by the same author of the one in the OP. My bad.