Julie R. Bagley and Elizabeth Wixom tackled the topic of modesty during Women's Conference Thursday morning by emphasizing the importance for women to understand their personal worth as daughters of God.

Being modest among today's varying trends can be difficult but not impossible.

Wixom suggested that once a woman understands that her body is a gift from God, dressing modestly becomes less of a rule and more of a desire.

"I am me, I am my size, I am a unique daughter of God," Wixom said. "Our clothing will reflect our mission."

How an individual dresses reflects upon that person's actions, thoughts and beliefs, she said.

Wixom said 93 percent of communication effectiveness is shown through non-verbal cues and therefore, whether intended or not, reflects on a person's character.

"Modesty isn't only about clothes but about attitudes and what's in our hearts," Bagley said. "It's an outward expression of an inner commitment."

Modesty is also a reflection of testimony, she said.

When trying to determine if she was dressing as a proper servant of Christ, Bagley said she would ask herself a question Jesus would ask: "What are you doing with my name?"

Dressing to a higher standard is not only about wearing longer lengths or more layers, but about an individual's desire to represent Christ, Bagley said.

The secret to modesty is to "remember who you are and where you are going," Wixom said.

When dressing modestly becomes difficult, Wixom suggested looking in the mirror with gratitude.

And as women remember they are daughters of God and continue to dress modestly, Bagley promised that the problems of life will be lessened and greater happiness will be found.