Marylike is modest without compromise, “like Mary,” Christ’s Mother.
Marylike dresses have sleeves extending at least to the elbows, and skirts reaching below the knees.
Marylike dresses require full coverage for the bodice, chest, shoulders and back; except for a cut-out about the neck not exceeding two inches below the neckline in front and in the back, and a corresponding two inches on the shoulders.
Marylike dresses do not admit as modest coverage transparent fabrics—laces, nets, organdy, nylons, etc.,—unless sufficient backing is added. However, their moderate use as trimmings is acceptable.
Marylike dresses avoid the improper use of flesh-colored fabrics.
Marylike dresses conceal rather than reveal the figure of the wearer; they do not emphasize, unduly, parts of the body. Marylike dresses provide full coverage, even after jacket, cape or stole are removed.