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Clothing Quote by Robert D. Hales

“All men and women--including young men and young women--should wear clothing that covers the shoulder and avoid clothing that is low cut in the front or back or revealing in any other manner. Tight pants, tight shirts, excessively baggy clothing, wrinkled apparel, and unkempt hair are not…” quote by Robert D. Hales
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““All men and women--including young men and young women--should wear clothing that covers the shoulder and avoid clothing that is low cut in the front or back or revealing in any other manner. Tight pants, tight shirts, excessively baggy clothing, wrinkled apparel, and unkempt hair are not appropriate. All should avoid extremes in clothing, hairstyle, and other aspects of appearance. We should always be neat and clean, avoiding sloppiness or inappropriate casualness.””

Robert D. Hales

About This Quote

Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005

Encourages modest, neat attire and grooming to reflect respect and humility, avoiding overly revealing or extreme styles.

In simple terms: Dress modestly and keep a tidy appearance.

Key Takeaway

Choose clothing that is respectful and well‑kept.

Themes

modesty respect personal presentation

Mood

thoughtful balanced

Type

advice guideline

When to use this quote

  • church meetings
  • professional settings
  • social events
  • daily life

Key Concepts

cultural norms self‑image religious guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does clothing affect how others perceive you?
  • What balance between self‑expression and modesty feels right?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with personal fashion preferences or cultural norms.

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