“In elementary college, on the times my household couldn’t make it to church, I’d write a sermon, wrangle everybody into the lounge, and lead a service,” laughs Leah Smart, a Houston-based Episcopal priest who additionally runs the moral vogue weblog StyleWise. Right here, Leah shares 5 on a regular basis seems to be…
Clergy high with collar: Clergy Picture. Pants: Goal, related. Sneakers: Sam Edelman. Blazer: Matter Prints, “a now defunct moral vogue model.”
“Rising up, my household attended a fundamentalist evangelical church. It at all times felt like a secure place, however as I obtained older, I began noticing the sexism and homophobia. By my mid 20s, I used to be uninterested in being in an setting that solely heard solely male voices. So, I ended going. A yr later, my husband and I visited an Episcopal church with a feminine pastor. Seeing her up there ignited my need to serve in ministry. At the moment, I’m an ordained priest and the curate at Grace Episcopal Church in Houston.”
Clergy high with collar: Sacred Stitches. Slacks: thrifted, related. Tote: Goal, related. Sneakers: Crocs.
“I like Fleabag and assume the recent priest discourse is so attention-grabbing, as a result of many of the issues he did would get him ex-communicated in actual life! But it surely was one of many priest representations in popular culture that felt most correct to me — heat, accepting. My favourite depiction of a church neighborhood is in Lars and the Actual Lady. The film takes place in a small rural Lutheran city, and Ryan Gosling’s character types a romantic relationship with a intercourse doll. As an alternative of ostracizing him, his family and friends reply with empathy and sensitivity.”
“Our church has a day college, and I put on this whereas main chapel for the preschoolers. Navy feels softer and extra approachable than black. I put on these Crocs — probably the most comfy sneakers I personal — every single day besides Sunday. Considered one of our church attendants, Celina, a candy girl in her 90s, at all times tells us monks ‘Don’t put on open-toed sneakers whereas serving at Sunday service.’ It’s an old-school formality, however I’m completely satisfied to respect it.”
Shirt: The Equipment, related. Denims: Madewell. Purse: Baggu. Sneakers: Birkenstock, “they go along with all the things as a result of they don’t go along with something.”
“A motto we use in our church is ‘God loves you, no exceptions.’ Should you’re LGBTQIA+ or an ally, and looking for affirming church buildings in your space, you possibly can go to gaychurch.org. Take a look at denominational web sites to see in the event that they ordain ladies and queer individuals, and for those who see range of their management. If it’s not an excessive amount of of an anxiousness, you would meet with clergy to ask them in regards to the church’s beliefs and values. Or begin by watching companies on-line.”
Sweatshirt: thrifted from Leopard Lounge. Bag: Baggu. Denims: Goal. Flats: Vivaia.
“Years in the past, I labored at Passion Foyer, the chain of craft shops. At some point, whereas unloading merchandise, I observed ‘handmade’ labels on these little collectible figurines. However the collectible figurines had been solely $3. Seeing the ‘handmade’ endorsement and low price ticket collectively made me understand that mass-produced items are typically handmade, not pumped out of a machine. They usually had been being offered for subsequent to nothing. So, what does that imply for the individuals who made them?”
“I began my weblog, StyleWise, so I may meet different people who find themselves excited about altering the fast-fashion system. Not everybody can afford sustainable garments or has time to thrift, however doing what you possibly can is nice, somewhat at a time. I consider in approaching sustainable dwelling from a spot of solidarity. We’re exploited by capitalism, and impacted by components like wage suppression, hiring discrimination, lack of entry, and financial recession. So, there’s at all times a spot for empathy within the dialog.”
T-shirt: Everlane. Flannel: thrifted, related. Denims: Madewell. Boots: Justin “for $6!”
“I wore this outfit to the Houston Rodeo, when everybody wears their cowboy boots. I’ve at all times liked cowboy boots however felt like an imposter. Once we moved to Texas, although, everybody was so pleasant and welcoming. There’s a saying: ‘You weren’t born right here however you got here simply as fast as you would.’ So, as quickly as my husband and I settled in, I scoured the thrift shops for some boots.”
Thanks a lot, Leah! You possibly can comply with her on Instagram, for those who’d like.
P.S. Extra ladies share their week of outfits, together with an architect who loves shade and a pupil whose wardrobe is 80% thrifted.
(Images by Julia Bri for Cup of Jo.)
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