Fundamentalist Fashions for the Little Lady

A few months back, the polygamy-loving Texas sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made the news for all the wrong reasons - namely, when state authorities conducted a raid to "rescue" children who were allegedly being abused. A state court later ruled that the children should be returned, leading to many questions ...

Are those children safe?
Is it really healthy to force underage girls into marriage?
Where can I get one of those dresses?

Well, at least one of those questions can now be answered.

The polygamist sect that drew the nation’s attention in April when hundreds of children were seized in a raid at its Yearning for Zion ranch in Eldorado, Tex., has begun to sell children’s versions of the conservative prairie dresses worn by its members through a Web site, fldsdress.com, creating something of a fashion sensation.

Maggie Jessop, a member of the sect, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, told The Salt Lake Tribune this week that the community had been flooded with interest since it began selling online several children’s styles, which adhere to the church’s standards for clothing that is neat and comely but not costly.

“We have to make a living the same as everyone does,” Ms. Jessop said.
Wow.

Considering the uniform look of the church members who appeared in Texas courts to regain custody of their children, the site offers a surprising variety of children’s styles — overalls, underwear, jeans, onesies and baby dresses sold with or without bloomers, available in pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, lavender and lilac.

A basic dress sells for $48.07 and a nightgown costs $31.81, but they recall the timeless quality and charitable notions of handmade crafts sold through 19th-century women’s exchanges.
So, if you're fixin' to marry your 14-year-old cousin and you really want her to look the part, your prayers have been answered.

You can't make this shit up, folks.


crispy is holding out for the long-awaited debut of www.amish-attire.com

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