Why do the women wear garb that stands out more than the men?
First of all, there are many men in the Beachy church that wear plain garb that compliments womens clothes. However, some Beachys do espouse the view that plain garb is of little importance compared to greater issues and Scriptural principles. This movement may be somewhat a reaction against an overemphasis on plain garb, it may be a desire to get away from distinctive garb to simple garb, it may be an excuse to accommodate a heart desiring secular fashion, or it may be a reaction against uniform church guidance and accountability in general. There may be other possibilities, but in about all cases it may be an inability for the person born in Beachy culture to recognize the simple significance and testimony that such plain garb produces when complimented by the character one expects from people who dress in the distinctive manner. Instead, the dress standard is shrouded with cultural connotations that are difficult to clear from the individuals perception. This question is more compli
