In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
The inherent good sense of the church in all ages has permitted and approved the wearing of some ornaments, as for example, gold wedding rings; and there can, in fact, be no authority whatever in these passages for the imposition of a church-administered dress code.  Even the gold, pearls, etc., mentioned are not prohibited, but downgraded.  The true ornament is not such things, but the spiritual loveliness and beauty of genuine Christianity.  As Kelly observed: