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Bikini begone: What modesty at the beach means for Mormons, Muslims, Orthodox Jews, nuns and more

In this image taken from video, Nesrine Kenza who says she is happy to be free to wear a burkini, and two unidentified friends rest on the beach in Marseille, France, Monday Aug. 29, 2016. A high court struck down the previous ban of the wearing of so called burkini Friday, but the debate revealed raw tensions between the secular establishment and sectors of France's estimated 5 million Muslims. (AP Photo)

Summer is in full swing. For many of us, that means trips to the pool or the beach to cool off from the summer sun. So what are the options for people — women in particular — whose religion dictates modest dress? Deciding what to wear in the water as a conservative or plain clothes dresser varies by religion, and among individuals within a faith. Here are some of the general rules and practices of some major faiths.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints provides guidelines regarding swimwear in an official document, "Handbook 2: Administering the Church," available on the church website. According to the Utah-based faith, adult Mormons are required to wear special garments, a type of underwear that covers the shoulders and upper thigh, once they participate in sacred ordinances in an LDS temple. However, Section 21.1.42 of "Handbook 2" states that the garments may be removed for swimming. Nevertheless, Mormon women are encouraged to buy swimsuits that uphold the church's general standard of modesty. While this does not mean their suits have to cover as much as the garments would, they generally are expected to cover midriffs and to wear bottoms with sufficient coverage. This allows Mormon women, if they so choose, to wear fairly modern one-piece suits and tankinis. Some unofficial LDS sites, such as LDS Living, publish swimwear guides to help girls find fashionable, modest suits.

Regulations for nuns' swimwear are far from universal. According to Sister Lorraine from Ask a Catholic Nun, a social media-based forum run by the Daughters of St. Paul, some cloistered nuns never swim at all, while those of other orders may choose to wear fairly modern suits. Although popular culture typically depicts nuns wearing traditional, veiled habits in their day-to-day lives, many no longer do so. As a blog post on the website of A Nun's Life Ministry explains, a "habit" is technically a "clothing characteristic of a group." In this case, their habit is general modesty to discourage their bodies' being seen as sexual objects. "We would dress in a way that would create a climate favorable to chastity," Sister Lorraine wrote. "What that would entail in a particular case would be up to the good judgment of each sister."

Burkinis, full-coverage bathing suits, made headlines last summer (and again recently) when they were banned from some beaches in France. This type of suit, however, is an option for Muslim women who want to swim in public while maintaining their standards of dress, short of swimming fully clothed (including veil). Leaving only the face, hands and feet uncovered, the burkini doesn't provide as much coverage as the many types of head coverings that Muslim women generally wear after puberty. But it conceals the hair in the same way a hijab, or headscarf, would. Burkinis may be some of the most conservative bathing suits, but that doesn't mean they can't look trendy. Shops such as Adabkini offer burkinis and semicovered suits in a variety of colors and styles. Mahei Fatourade started the swimwear store Adabkini in 2014 after noticing fashion-forward burkinis in Turkey. He saw the demand right away, as his sales went up by 300 percent in the first year. "Still, it's growing," he said. "There's a huge market."

Amish and Mennonites

While not all Mennonites avoid modern inventions as the Amish do, members of both these Anabaptist Christian groups are typically expected to partake in "plain dress," which for women includes wearing long, basic dresses and head coverings for modesty. According to Steven Nolt, a professor of Anabaptist studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, most of these groups "discourage or completely prohibit mixed-gender swimming." For this reason, they will often swim in more secluded places as opposed to public beaches. Lucinda Miller, a member of a conservative Mennonite group in Wisconsin, explained that it doesn't matter what she wears in a women-only group. "People might wear a suit and some people might wear shorts and tops or whatever," she said. "There's quite a bit of variety." Also, Nolt said, young children are able to wear more modern swimwear, as they are not yet official members of the church. Older Amish teenagers have more freedom in what they wear too, during the period of rumspringa. Depending on the region and the specific group, Nolt said, families will sometimes go to the beach but not necessarily swim. In this case, he's seen women wear their full-length dresses and men wear short-sleeved, button-down shirts.

While some Orthodox movements such as the Hasidim are more conservative than others, Jewish law, or halakhah, generally requires a female's collarbones, elbows and knees to be covered. A swimwear company catering to these needs, Aqua Modesta, was founded over a decade ago by designer Regine Monavar Omid Tessone, to make halachic bathing suits out of breathable material that dried quickly, like a regular bathing suit. Her company sells swim dresses and swim sets ranging from a girls size 6 to a women's size 20.

"The idea of the line is to create more modesty," she said. "Once this modest swimwear came out, there was no more excuse [to wear revealing suits]."

In this Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 photo, Muslim women bathe in the Mediterranean sea in Tel Aviv, Israel. France's burkini controversy is boosting the bottom line for Israeli makers of modest swimwear. Israel, home to large populations of conservative Jewish and Muslim women, has cultivated a local industry of modest swimsuits, and the full-body outfits that have caused uproar in France have been a common sight on Israeli beaches for several years. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

In this Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 photo, Muslim women stand at a beach in Tel Aviv, Israel. France's burkini controversy is boosting the bottom line for Israeli makers of modest swimwear. Israel, home to large populations of conservative Jewish and Muslim women, has cultivated a local industry of modest swimsuits, and the full-body outfits that have caused uproar in France have been a common sight on Israeli beaches for several years. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

This photo provided by Lands' End shows the Lands’ End women’s slender tunic swimsuit. For those looking for the right swimsuit shopping experience that includes more size options, versions under $100 and generous return policies, there are plenty of stylish choices. (Colette DeBarro/Lands' End via AP)

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This photo provided by Lands' End shows a pink bikini from the Lands’ End Sea & Sky collection. For those looking for the right swimsuit shopping experience that includes more size options, versions under $100 and generous return policies, there are plenty of stylish choices. (Will Davidson/Lands' End via AP)

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Here's How Mormons Are Supposed To Dress

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A recent New York Times article on the rise of female Mormon missionaries points to the guidelines for appearance described and modeled on the church's website. We decided to take a closer look at the dress and grooming recommendations for this fast-growing religion, which is formally known as the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints (LDS).

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Although there is no specific code for Mormons, the religion emphasizes modesty.

As described on LDS.net:

You might not immediately be able to spot an individual Mormon by his or her clothing. The clothing Mormons wear is fashionable and ordinary, chosen by the members themselves to suit their style within the guidelines. However, if you were to observe a group of young LDS teenagers, you might notice that overall, there is a difference. These girls will not have low-cut tops or tops that reveal their stomachs. Their shoulders will be covered and their dresses will reach their knees. Their clothing won’t be tight or suggestive, even though it’s fashionable. They’ll have no more than one set of earrings, positioned in the usual place on the ears.

Boys won’t have overly baggy pants that reveal underwear and their waistlines won’t hang low. They also have their shoulders, stomachs, and chests covered and their clothing is designed to cover them, not reveal them. Neither group will have tattoos.

Standards for Mormon missionaries are more explicit. Here's a summary of the dress code for the tens of thousands of them (generally young men and women) who go out every year:

Clothing

Women should wear "professional suits, skirts, blouses, jackets, sweaters, and dresses." Jeans or pants are only acceptable during certain activities, like exercise.

Shirts with "cap sleeves" can't be worn alone. But women don't have to tuck in their shirts. While layering is okay, undershirts shouldn't be noticeably longer than the top layer.

Skirts and dresses must cover their entire knee when sitting or standing. No mesh, fishnet or lace tights. And if they wear leggings, the bottoms can't be visible. Wear boots or colored nylons that match with flat shoes.

And all the above clothing should be"attractive, colorful, tailored to fit well, and conservative in style."

Hair and Make-up

While there's no specific style, length, or color for hair, it should be "attractive," "easy to manage," "natural," and "conservative."

If women choose to wear any accessories, like clips or headbands, they can't draw attention or "distract from your message."

Make-up isn't required, but the guide notes it can help women look your best. If women do choose to wear cosmetics, they should be "neutral and conservative in style and color." The same goes for nail polish.

And of course, "bathe daily, use deodorant, and wash your hair frequently." Perfume, if worn, can't be "overpowering or distracting."

Shoes and Accessories

This section covers it all: flats, everyday shoes, heels, boots, exercise shoes, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, rings, and bags.

For safety reasons, women should wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes. Also, for safety and security, earrings (only one in each ear) can't hang longer than approximately one inch below the earlobe. Naturally, tattoos, nose rings, other body piercings, and toe rings are unacceptable.

Lastly, "backpacks are not professional."

Men

Men should wear wrinkle-resistant suits and ties. When choosing to wear a lighter color, they should stick with grey or brown. Only polyester blend, white shirts can be worn under suits. In colder weather, sweaters and vests are also permitted.

Men also have to wear closed-toe and closed-heel dress shoes or boots with matching socks. No suede shoes or cowboy boots. No backpacks or hoodies either.

Hair should be kept "relatively short and evenly tapered." Faux-hawk, crew cuts, mullets, spikey styles, and messy hair are prohibited. They can't bleach or dye their hair. Sideburns can't be longer than mid-ear either.

"Bathe, shave, and brush your teeth each day. Use deodorant, and wash your hair frequently."

While the guide doesn't mention facial hair, all of the men we saw on the site are clean-shaven.

Magical underwear mormon

All religions have symbols, relics, rites, and garments that are sacred to their followers. But one religious garment often gets more attention — for better and for worse — than others: the holy Mormon underwear of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

But what is Mormon underwear? How does someone start wearing it, and how often do they put it on? Are there differences between the underwear of men and women?

Though the idea of Mormon underwear has elicited both curiosity and mockery, many Mormons say that it’s no big deal. They compare it to other religious items like the Jewish yarmulke or the Christian “What-Would-Jesus-Do” bracelet.

This is everything you need to know about Mormon temple clothes, including why you shouldn’t call it “Mormon magic underwear.”

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What Is Mormon Underwear?

Mormon underwear, officially called a “temple garment” or a “garment of the holy priesthood,” is worn by adult church members after their “temple endowment,” a ritual that usually coincides with the beginning of missionary service or marriage.

After participating in this ceremony, adults are expected to wear the underwear at all times (with exceptions like during sports). Generally made of white material, Mormon temple clothes look something like a t-shirt and shorts but adorned with sacred Mormon symbols.

Also unlike a regular t-shirt, these undergarments can’t be found at The Gap. Mormons must buy them at church-owned stores or on the official LDS website.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints An example of a male temple garment.

“This garment, worn day and night, serves three important purposes,” explains the LDS church website. “It is a reminder of the sacred covenants made with the Lord in His holy house, a protective covering for the body, and a symbol of the modesty of dress and living that should characterize the lives of all the humble followers of Christ.”

The color white, the church explained, is a symbol of “purity.” And the underwear itself is largely the same for everyone — men, women, rich, poor — offering commonality and equality between believers.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints An example of a female temple garment.

Since members aren’t supposed to flaunt their underwear in public — they aren’t even supposed to hang them up outside to dry — the underwear also encourages conservative dress. Men and women must wear clothes that cover their shoulders and upper legs to conceal the garment beneath.

So, how did Mormon underwear become such a sacred tradition in the LDS community in the first place?

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