'Counting On': Michelle Duggar reveals she chose to wear skirts and dresses only because she felt that's what the 'Lord' wanted

The Duggar family tends to be an avid follower of traditions and codes and in the latest episode Michelle cleared the air about what she really thought about girls wearing pants.

Michelle Duggar has always been criticized because she does not allow her daughters to wear pants as she thinks it is not modest. However, in the latest episode of the show, the reality star finally commented on the rumors that had been swirling around. 

Michelle stated that her way of dressing changed when she decided to transform her life at the age of 15. “I had a lot of baggage in my life up until the age of 15, and when I was born again, my life totally changed. It was just transformed. And as I began to read the Bible and pray, the Lord totally convicted me about the way that I was dressing," she said. 

Michelle recalled mowing in the lawn in a bikini and adding that she wasn't aware of how it might make the men stumble. She then decided to do what she thought was right. "And so the best that I knew, and how I understood, I obeyed my Lord, and I just felt like I should wear dresses and skirts. My girls, I just dressed them in dresses and skirts, as well, being that that was my personal conviction," she said. 

She further added: "I think that part of it was just more of…Mama’s the mama, and I’m raising my girls to be modest and honor the Lord in how they represent themselves.” However, one Duggar that prefers to wear pants is Jinger Duggar. The producers asked Michelle if the two had their differences because of how Jinger chose to dress. 

Michelle cleared the air stating that it was alright that the two did not share the same belief. "It’s okay that my kids may have different convictions than me,” she said. “I know that he’s leading them, and that’s the most important thing, is their walk, their relationship, with God. And I honestly can say, I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”

Jinger also remarked that Michelle had been supportive of her decision to wear pants. “I’m really thankful for my mom and I know the tears probably are because we are super close, and just knowing that we have different convictions on this aspect but that she still loves me the same, that just means the world,” she said. 

'Counting On' airs on TLC on Tuesdays at 9 pm.

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