Dear Gramps,
My question is concerning modesty and appropriate dress. I have been doing much pondering about my wardrobe…which by worldly measure is modest. I am endowed in the temple and have always stayed true to my covenants. I came across this scripture.

The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God Deuteronomy 22:5.

Is this to mean that women should not wear pants? (As some of other Christian faiths suggest?) I have looked and done searches about this scripture in talks and articles of the church…to no avail. I am confused because I am feeling compelled to really be extra modest and reverent to the Lord.  Yet I find no teaching like this…am I being led astray by this prompting? Help.
Julie

Dear Julie,
There are pants, slacks, that are designed for women, and are recognized as part of the woman’s wardrobe. If a man were to wear this clothing he would immediately be recognized as being out of place. So it seems to be not against the intent of the scriptures for women to wear women’s pants  of the right occasions.
Gramps