After nearly two centuries of strict modesty standards, the Mormon Church has made a historic change—women’s garments now allow for exposed shoulders. In this in-depth panel, Mormon women unpack the significance of this shift. From the garments' Masonic roots and historical designs to the ways they’ve shaped modesty culture, sexuality, and control over women's bodies, this conversation dives deep. The panel also explores the social media response, health concerns, and the ongoing discomfort many women still face. With personal stories, historical context, and commentary on the new designs, this is a must-watch discussion on a topic rarely spoken about so openly.
00:00:00 Introductions
00:18:15 Rules around garments
00:26:32 Modesty culture shaped by garments
00:34:10 Church doctrine around garments
00:39:50 Modesty policing among members - “garment checking”
01:06:00 The effect of garments on a couple’s sex life
01:25:00 Photos of the new garment designs
01:32:00 How would they have received this info as an active believer?
01:51:00 Nancy’s final comments
02:02:35 @AndreaFausett video
02:09:28 @VikaFroclieh video
02:18:00 Video of woman walking into church in new garments
02:25:25 Discussion on if tight fitting clothing is okay
02:27:00 “Gen Z is different”
02:28:10 Third @AndreaFausett video
02:332:26 Sharing superchat comments
02:34:54 @NicoleEversten video
02:36:25 Second @VikaFroclieh video
02:42:30 @Haleyrawle video
02:51:20 @Exponentii_blog video (Abby’s video)
02:55:32 Final thoughts
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