ST II-II, q. 169

Of Modesty in the Outward Apparel

We must now consider modesty as connected with the outward apparel, and under this head there are two points of inquiry:

(1) Whether there can be virtue and vice in connection with outward apparel?

(2) Whether women sin mortally by excessive adornment?

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  1. a. 1Whether there can be virtue and vice in connection with outward apparel?
  2. a. 2Whether the adornment of women is devoid of mortal sin?

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