As I look around at the present state of the world, I find the amount of time and money we pour into our appearances to be a little bit alarming. It makes me think that maybe the Amish (and other similar groups, like the Quakers) had a couple of things right. I can't help but to respect the practical simplicity of the Amish way of life. The specific applications of the movement in modern day aside, their emphasis on simplicity and their aversion to vanity are admirable. Clothing, in their minds, should not be something that draws attention to oneself. Now, drawing attention to ourselves should not be our ultimate goal anyway, but if people do find something about us attractive, it should be our character. This is certainly a Biblical concept. 1 Peter 1:3-4 says: Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the...