This had been mentioned before but it needs to be highlighted. The problem is really simple. Instead of teaching about tzniut, the frum culture focused on rules. The rules say you must cover your elbows and knees. Being Jews, we found so many ways to stick to the rules while totally getting around the concept of tzniut. No doubt that rules are helpful in giving us some guidance of how to behave, rules are not the ikkar. Therefore, the Jewish leaders need to rise up and say: driving a Hummer/Escalade, etc. is NOT MODEST; wearing Prada/Gucci (no matter how long the sleeves) is NOT MODEST; wearing $3000 wigs is NOT MODEST; calling attention to yourself and showing off is NOT MODEST even if your elbows and knees are covered.
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