The three principles of modesty, simplicity, and non-conformity discussed in the Bible fit together perfectly like the pieces of a puzzle. Once one has modesty and simplicity, one most likely will naturally have non-conformity. The Bible teaches these beautiful principles, but it is up to man to apply them. God has ordained that women should not put on the clothes of men, and men should not put on the clothes of women. This rules out slacks, jackets, etc.
Plain women believe that dresses are the proper garment for women to wear.
The dresses of the world draw attention to the shape and form because of their tightness, slits in the dress, etc. A Christian woman's dress should be full-cut, unpretentious in color, and concealing. Almost all plain women have chosen a form of cape or kerchief for their torso areas in order to give a more modest, less shapely appearance. Three forms of capes are illustrated above. The triangular cape, worn by many Amish and Old Order Mennonites, drapes over the shoulders and comes to a point in the front and back.