After nearly two centuries of strict modesty standards, the Mormon Church has made a historic change—women’s garments now allow for exposed shoulders. In this in-depth panel, Mormon women unpack the significance of this shift. From the garments' Masonic roots and historical designs to the ways they’ve shaped modesty culture, sexuality, and control over women's bodies, this conversation dives deep. The panel also explores the social media response, health concerns, and the ongoing discomfort many women still face. With personal stories, historical context, and commentary on the new designs, this is a must-watch discussion on a topic rarely spoken about so openly. 00:00:00 Intro 00:18:15 Rules around garments 00:26:32 Modesty culture shaped by garments 00:34:10 Church doctrine around garments 00:39:50 Modesty policing among members - “garment checking” 01:06:00 The effect of garments on a couple’s sex life 01:25:00 Photos of the new garment designs 01:32:00 How would they have received this info as an active believer? 01:51:00 Nancy’s final comments 02:02:35 @AndreaFausett video 02:09:28 @VikaFroclieh video 02:18:00 Video of woman walking into church in new garments 02:25:25 Discussion on if tight fitting clothing is okay 02:27:00 “Gen Z is different” 02:28:10 Third @AndreaFausett video 02:332:26 Sharing superchat comments 02:34:54 @NicoleEversten video 02:36:25 Second @VikaFroclieh video 02:42:30 @Haleyrawle video 02:51:20 @Exponentii_blog video (abby’s video) 02:55:32 Final thoughts Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/mormon-women-ecstatic-about-garment-changes/