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I agree with Juan_P in that the individual nityy-gritty details about about garments are between 1) the individual 2) the Lord 3) the bishop and 4) the stake president. Those are the *only* individuals that determine temple worthiness. I don't think there is anything wrong with asking questions about specific opinions on such things (wear while working out? when do we change out of them exactly to go to the beach?), but ultimately, as I stated, anything regarding temple worthiness is between 1) the individual 2) the Lord 3) the bishop and 4) the stake president. I will be entering the temple for the first time for my endowments in 18 days, so I'm not wearing garments yet, but they are on the very near horizon for me, and are most certainly on my mind. (and reading everyone's two cents about fabrics and preferences is helpful!) I know I'm going to have questions, but I also know I'll have the temple matron to give the initial official instructions, and then after that I can always ask questions and pray about it, and if I'm really concerned about something I can ask my bishop. There are some things about wearing garments that have not been specifically stated black and white one way or the other. There are specific and crucial guidelines to wearing garments - the main one is that it must be worn day and night, but in those instructions it still leaves valid exceptions, and some of those aren't entirely spelled out to. the. tiniest. detail. That's because the Lord trusts us, and he does not wish to give us such specific counsel in all things and wants us to think for ourselves with the understanding we have and our desire to do the right thing. (Just like honoring the Sabbath - some things - like church, are obvious, other things - like the specific "dos and don'ts" are left up to the individual.) It's not our place to judge what others decide to do and do not do. The only temple recommend interview we're allowed to attend (with the exception of the bishop and stake president) is our own, and that's the only one *we* need to be concerned with.

Okay, that "quoting" thing TOTALLY did not work the way I expected it to, but I think I still got the point across, even if it doesn't look pretty. haha

oh you're fine, haha. Thanks for your help!

Why yes, I did. :)

Thanks! I guess some details that are more helpful is that I am actually the only member in my family, so I don't have any of them to ask. I'm in a singles ward, so most of the girls are not endowed yet, but I can definitely talk to my bishop's wife and the lady who is going to be my escort. I have a few friends that are endowed (most of my friends are younger than me and not endowed yet, as I am in my mid-20s and in college), but I'll talk to them, too. Also being a student, my only chance to really go is on a Saturday, and the temple is almost 4 hours away. However, I am planning to go back not too long after I go the first time (within six weeks after at most) so I'll by then be able to have a better idea of all of the "issues" with what I have and maybe be able to go back and find solutions. (Sorry, I'm a very logical and methodical person, so everything is an "experiment" to me. haha) I know I can also go online and buy more before then if I immediately come home with a winner. Good thought to only buy a couple of pairs though.....I had in my head I needed to buy a week's worth up front, but you're right...that's not the case! haha

So, I am new to the site, but I thought this could be a good place to start. In about 2 months, I will be going through the temple for my first time to receive my endowments. I'm really excited (yay!), but I guess I'm pretty normal as I am a little anxious about it. Not scared....just anxious. I know it's the right thing to do, but it is the unknown....(I know, it's the story of most people. lol) So ladies...I was just wondering if you have any tips for me, especially regarding purchasing garments for the first time. I have the blessing of being in the DC temple district, and the DC temple has as distribution center so I can buy everything there and "shop" after I'm done for my garments and try on different things. Here's the thing...I don't have a lot of money. I'm a college student, and such resources are tight. It's a sacrifice I'm obviously willing to make, but I can't try everything, because I know you have to buy them in order to try them on. So...I guess my question is does anyone have any tips for trying to find the "best option" in as few tries as possible? Like how do I know what style of top will be best for me, fabric etc etc and are there any good "systematic" ways of "narrowing" options down? It's great that there are so many choices, but at the same time it's hard to know where to start, especially when you can't afford to try a lot of things at first. I anticipate having to wear styles I decide I "don't like" for a while, because at least it's something until I can buy more of what I do like (or keep trying things until I find something that works for me.) Perhaps I'm making this way too complicated...haha I will say that I'm a "bigger" woman (but not "huge") but I'm definitely "bustier" and have curves. I'm of average height. I live in VA, so it does get rather hot and humid here in the summer, and a little bit "cold" in the winter. (I'm from the north so I have a different definition of "cold" here than most people) However I will be going through the end of September/beginning of October so the hot days should pretty much be over by then so I don't have to worry about that yet. I think I would prefer something that "feels like" my normal clothes, but having not tried them yet, I don't know for sure. Any insights would be great. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I stumbled across this site a little while ago, and decided to finally join instead of just creeping in on your forum conversations. haha I'm a young woman, in college, mid-20s, and life is good. I joined the church as a teenager, and am still the only member in my family. Sadly, I don't see this changing anytime soon, but miracles DO happen. I'm just grateful that their hearts have softened some as to my membership (as things were VERY tense for quite a while), but we're not all the way yet. I think as I get older, happier, and become successful (and still haven't grown those famous "mormon horns" lol) they are beginning to see that the Church at least hasn't been a negative influence in my life, even if they still can't see all of the good it has done. (and I can only hope they are beginning to.) I look forward to becoming more involved in the community (at least until school starts again and I have a ton of homework...than my activity level might drop a little...haha)