There’s so many great things about the sisterhood. Without a doubt, they’re one of the most recognizable people on earth, and there are several great things about that. Here’s 20 cool things about nuns in habits!
1. Guys don’t mistake them for available singles and accidentally hit on them
2. In a group, you can barely tell them apart
3. No bad hair days
4. No wardrobe malfunctions
5. It brings intrigue such as: Where do they put their money and driver’s license?
6. Gaining a few pounds is never an issue
7. Yell: “Hey Sister!” and they will turn around.
8. No one asks them what they do for a living.
9. Heels are not necessary to compete the outfit
10. Habits make a powerful fashion statement: I am consecrated to Jesus
11. On hot summer days, people feel good knowing there’s someone hotter than they are
12. In winter, long underwear is cleverly hidden
13. Without saying a word, they reduce bad language in public
14. They draw attention for all the right reasons
15. It’s a first for people who have never seen nuns in habits
16. A big rosary is a nice accessory.
17. Unlike tie-dye, habits are always in style
18. It’s very entertaining, watching people make sidelong glances and do double takes.
19. You can dare a friend to ask them if they wear pajamas to bed.
20. They make people smile.
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As awesome as it is to see articles about nuns, I find this one so disheartening as it misrepresents the vast majority of Catholic sisters and nuns — those who wear a traditional habit and those who do not. What would be really cool is to see Catholic sisters and nuns portrayed not only light-heartedly but authentically and respectfully.
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