Amen to dressing in a modest fashion. My youngest son is dating a young lady who dresses in what most would call a "hippie" fashion- longer skirts, cute peasant blouses, etc. I told him it was so refreshing to see a young lady actually dressing like a lady. She's petite and cute and I love her funky fashions. I am not a prude but it seems that things have really gotten out of hand.
My daughter was able to pull off the strapless/sleeveless wedding gown but she's a size 2 and tiny-
* Giggles on the fair-skinned blinding comment! I am with you- I figure if I don't want to see it in the mirror, I shouldn't object strangers to my bodily shortcomings. :)