Piesie Esther has affirmed that enhancing one’s appearance is not unchristian, as long as it is done with modesty and style.
Speaking on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo with Nana Romeo on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Gospel singer shared her thoughts on beauty and fashion.
She pointed out that a recently discovered old photo of herself, found by her child, shows that she has always had a sense of style.
“I understand fashion,” she added, asserting: “My God loves beautiful things.”
However, she advised women to dress elegantly without unnecessary exposure, stressing that “exposing themselves unnecessarily, the bible teaches we should dress modestly.”
She clarified that modesty does not mean avoiding fashionable clothing, and cautioned against dressing poorly under the guise of modesty or religious piety.
“Does not mean shun trendy clothing, for me, I dress so when someone sees me, they would be moved to glorify God.”
Regarding wardrobe malfunctions, Piesie Esther acknowledged that sometimes women unintentionally dress provocatively.
She added that in such situations, her conscience bothers her, and she becomes aware that her outfit might provoke others or cause concern.
“There are times, without properly assessing my clothes, I rush out of the house, only to realise I’m looking unseemly. At that moment, I don’t have any choice but to keep the clothing on. I may honestly want to take it off but, in that case, I’d have nothing else to wear,” she said.
However, she added, “In those instances, my conscience bothers me and I can clearly see I’m not comfortable in the outfit. I notice it can provoke someone or cause concern”.
On the topic of cosmetic products, the “W’aye Me Yie” singer made it clear that she has no issue with women using makeup, lashes, wigs, or other fashion items.
“Look at me, am I not looking beautiful?” she rhetorically asked. “God wants beautiful and neat things.”
She recalled “a time past when we believed, as we were told, makeup products were from [the demonic entity] maame water but now we know it isn’t the case – human beings make it – for beautifying oneself”.
Recalling a time when people believed that makeup products were from a demonic source, Piesie Esther noted that “Today, God has increased our knowledge and brought about advanced makeup kits.”
She mentioned how people in the past used powder to enhance their appearance, and today, advanced makeup kits are available thanks to increased knowledge.
She also referenced the biblical character Queen Esther, who won the favor of King Xerxes through her tasteful use of cosmetics and participation in a beauty pageant, to support her view that beauty is good as long as it is not overdone.
“Queen Esther who won the favour of King Xerxes” as a woman who tastefully “used cosmetics and fashion articles and even partook in a beauty pageant”.
“Beauty is good. It is only when beauty products are used excessively that it becomes bad,” she asserted. “Everybody knows I don’t like heavy and flamboyant makeup.”
“Even the Bible describes God in beautiful clothing,” Piesie Esther added. “There’s nothing wrong with being Christian and fashionable. Just don’t abuse makeup.”
When asked about cosmetic surgery, Piesie Esther, whose real name is Mrs. Esther Asiedu, was hesitant to say whether it is sanctioned by God.
“I’m a woman but there are times you’d see another woman and be struck instantly and undoubtedly that she is so gorgeous,” she said.
“Perhaps, women who do cosmetic surgery are taking inspiration from those who naturally have the looks they desire. As to whether it is good or not, I don’t know.”