I encourage any readers to open up your bibles and read 1Timothy 2:1-10.
Paul's desire here is God's desire. (verse 4 to 6) "who will have all men saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Jesus Christ; who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
He say's verse 9 and 10 because of the gospel!
Any biblical discussion of modesty begins by addressing the heart NOT the hemline!
How does a girl discern proper dressing? Start by asking yourself these questions.
Whose attention do you desire? Whose approval do you crave?
Wardrobe choices start by your intent. Examine your goals and motives for dressing the way you do. Does it show the grace and beauty of womanhood? Does it reveal a humble heart devoted to worshiping God? Are you flaunting your beauty? Who inspires your clothing? Who through your clothing are you identifying with? Are your role models godly women of scripture or worldly woman of our culture?
A woman's attitude and motive is emphasized by what she wears. Your wardrobe is a public statement of your personal and private motivation. Modesty is humility expressed in dress.
1Timothy 2:10b "becometh women professing godliness with good works."
Modesty in clothing choices and a woman characterized by good works is a result of desiring what God wants. Serving others is more important than what you wear!
How I understand 1Timothy 2:9-10:
Paul's not just addressing modesty, but that more time and energy needs to be devoted to our spiritual lives, specifically through good works.
Ask yourself these questions.
What am I noticed for? Clothing or good works?
What am I more pre-occupied with? Serving others or shopping?
What am I known for? Fashion or good works?
What is eye catching about me? Clothing or Character?
One day, what will my daughter be learning from me? Latest fashion or a heart for God?
Proverbs 31:30-31(KJV) "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.