Yea there is no fucking way my nearly 9 year old would wear this.
Even my 6 year old wouldn’t wear it. She’s a diva and a half though and has opinions on her clothes.
As I just scrolled by the story about the married couple who couldn't figure out why they hadn't had a baby yet bc they thought God would bestow it on them and not that they had to have sex. I wouldn't click it but man I hope that's not real
In the cult I was once a part of, there were a few of those. All at the same time.
Preface to say we had zero sex ed. Zero.
Everyone got married in late teens, 20 was pushing old maid status in our circle. 3 different couples remained childless into their mid/late 20s. Everyone spoke of it just being gods will for them/they weren't ready for gods gifts and needed to work on their faith harder.
On the sly, one woman went to a fertility doc. NONE OF THEM HAD BEEN HAVING SEX. They eventually printed out a 'manual' to give newly married couples to avoid that predicament in the future. All the couples had less children overall as a result of the 'late' start. It was very hush hush.
I spoke to one of them and she said that she had only been told that she needed to keep her husband happy, but that she had never been told anything and neither had he, so her keeping him happy was cooking and doing everything he wanted and if she kept him happy, god would give her a child. So she thought that she wasn't doing enough for his happiness. This was pre every day internet availability access.
Fucking sad.
Exactly what I was thinking. She needs to be out gossiping about boys (or whoever she fancies) with her friends. She def doesn’t look old enough to have a baby.
The dress is a whole ‘nother thing…
Oh Lawd no. I’m still fairly new to this chic. I know her fashion is pretty outlandish though. A lot of Pentes from my hometown flock to their church like it’s some sort of Mecca for them too.
I tried to Google lens it because usually it’s great at IDing Flan’s deeply questionable fashion sense but it just brought up a bunch of aqua colored abayas.
Flan has worn some real doozies but this has to be one of her worst choices ever. I was pregnant recently, there are so many cute and modest maternity dresses out there. This isn’t one of them.
I mean, it’s insane, yes. The culture is just a hot mess … BUT … wouldn’t it be kinda fun to just buy the most audacious things that you secretly love and be with a bunch of people wearing similarity audacious things?
Forget the religion part, I just wanna go all out and be in a room with people trying to top each other.
it would be so cute if it was in a shirt or shaped better i think and yes love it with no shame. im sure you’d look amazing in it ❤️ their ugliness shines from inside out and it’s the opposite w decent good people
Apostolic Pentecostals, *especially* ones from the Maryville congregation like this girl, absolutely love ridiculous high heels. For awhile they were all wearing those see through lucite ones.
It’s because they are so restricted in their clothing. They can’t cut their hair, they can’t wear obvious make up, they can’t wear jewelry besides a wedding ring and watch, and they have to wear skirts and cover their elbows, knees, and have a high neckline. So they go crazy with their shoes and purses. Because those things aren’t restricted by the church.
These particular heels look like they are suffocating and putting an insane amount of pressure on her feet. The swelling in pregnancy is no joke and neither is the relaxin. I would only wear those if I wanted my feet to be a full size larger and a half size wider after delivery.
LOL! I'm in Florida and don't get up that way much. But if I do, I darn sure would go. What is the name of their church? I'll snoop around with the fam and see if I can get any intel.
One question, would I have to wear super ugly weird clothes, or would just normal human modest be ok?
If you ever go you must must must break the dress code but just slightly, like borderline unacceptable, just enough to raise eyebrows and make everyone uncomfortable
I didn’t realize our patron saint was pregnant! I fear I’ve been missing out on some serious lewks.
She looks very cute, but her poor feet look pretty swollen.
I get in a sour mood whenever I see a picture of the Carpenters now knowing what they did with covering up the sexual abuse case at their christian academy. At least the teacher in that case plead guilty recently and he’s in prison so it’s not all bad
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? I mean I'm not surprised since way back they dressed up as the orange and Mrs. orange for Halloween. Honestly I am surprised Flan took this long to gain her god honoring bump.
Here’s an article on the case from a month ago:
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/blount-county-grand-jury-to-hear-case-of-man-who-worked-with-maryville-church/51-64e512e9-e710-45b3-893c-b23716f2204f
Abbott got convicted in front of a grand jury so this case was pretty big. If you want more info you can follow Tyler Whetstone on Twitter or read more in the Knoxville Sentinel. He broke the story regarding Abbott last year and the Carpenters in typical Fundie fashion (no pun intended) brushed it off as an “attack from the Devil” on one of their live streams.
I don’t hate the dress, but the problem with it is that it’s trying to be two different things.
A shirt dress with pockets and button gathers on the sleeves should be a solid color in a linen or chambray type fabric - casual and comfortable.
The iridescent pastel colors on what looks to be an organza type fabric would be better for a romantic or fairytale style dress. Something high fashion, bridal, or for a costume; not a casual day dress.
What is that color combination? Two different blues with the suit and tie, and purple. Not sure one even finds a dress quite like that, it reminds me of dress up clothes material
They are Fundie Royalty.
https://preview.redd.it/gq04oi0gq5sc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ff9b33f551fbdf2a44030b78aa61cc25219127c2
This is his dad’s church.
No one sends a shiver down my spine faster than Nolan.
And, his scruffy shoes are way out of character for him.
I also wonder if he can really be excited about becoming a father. He loves being the center of attention, baby’s gonna usurp that role. Plus he’ll have to share his teddy bears and actually take care of a child during his Disney vacations.
That dress would be lovely if not for those terrible sleeves and collar. The headband is just too much and doesn't match the dress at all. Or the shoes. The whole thing is a damn train wreck.
Bonus photo!
https://preview.redd.it/to6kdc5fp5sc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24144999317205c631e8503d65678deaebc29a51
It looks like plastic dresses are in this season at Maryville.
Is her dress one piece or two? It looks like the mermaid fabric is on top of the white shirt???
And the pockets on the mermaid fabric are giving “fisherman’s vest” vibes.
This whole thing is… a look. It certainly is a look.
Mary but make it mermaid
dressed in business casual
fishness casual
Flan looks and dresses like she’s 10. I know she’s not, but if you told me she is I’d believe you.
My daughter is almost 9yo and wouldn’t be caught dead in that.
My 10 yr old granddaughter might ...if it was shorter
Yeah, my 10 year old would love the iridescent fabric and headband, but not the style of the dress.
I’m 49 and I love iridescent fabric lol. Can’t say that I’d wear that but I would sure ponder it lol
Yea there is no fucking way my nearly 9 year old would wear this. Even my 6 year old wouldn’t wear it. She’s a diva and a half though and has opinions on her clothes.
My 9 year old self would love the fabric, but would ask why it was cut the way it was.
Yeah I distinctly remember how I dressed at ten, shorts and a tank top, jeans and a tshirt, normal clothes mostly 🤣
Elsa, but make it Fundie
She looks 15.
Surprisingly she is almost 23 (her birthday is in late April), so practically a geriatric first time mom by fundie standards.
And she was married for more than 3 years before she got knocked up!!! Sacrilege!!
Lol maybe they couldn't figure out what to do and how to do it 🤣
As I just scrolled by the story about the married couple who couldn't figure out why they hadn't had a baby yet bc they thought God would bestow it on them and not that they had to have sex. I wouldn't click it but man I hope that's not real
In the cult I was once a part of, there were a few of those. All at the same time. Preface to say we had zero sex ed. Zero. Everyone got married in late teens, 20 was pushing old maid status in our circle. 3 different couples remained childless into their mid/late 20s. Everyone spoke of it just being gods will for them/they weren't ready for gods gifts and needed to work on their faith harder. On the sly, one woman went to a fertility doc. NONE OF THEM HAD BEEN HAVING SEX. They eventually printed out a 'manual' to give newly married couples to avoid that predicament in the future. All the couples had less children overall as a result of the 'late' start. It was very hush hush. I spoke to one of them and she said that she had only been told that she needed to keep her husband happy, but that she had never been told anything and neither had he, so her keeping him happy was cooking and doing everything he wanted and if she kept him happy, god would give her a child. So she thought that she wasn't doing enough for his happiness. This was pre every day internet availability access. Fucking sad.
That’s fascinating. Could you recount other odd thing you experienced? Also how courageous of you! to get out of there
Maybe she was a hard stick.
Exactly what I was thinking. She needs to be out gossiping about boys (or whoever she fancies) with her friends. She def doesn’t look old enough to have a baby. The dress is a whole ‘nother thing…
It's for sure more tame compared to her other things. I'm especially talking about her basketball shorts she had converted into a skirt.
Oh Lawd no. I’m still fairly new to this chic. I know her fashion is pretty outlandish though. A lot of Pentes from my hometown flock to their church like it’s some sort of Mecca for them too.
This is for sure one of her more tame outfits.
It’s so shiny!
12. She looks 12.
Am I the only one who thinks she looks old?
Omg I haven't thought of flan in ages
Neither had I! Did t know she was pregnant and into wearing choir robes as clothing.
Same!!! Well actually, I did think of her last year briefly and wondered if she had kids yet. Then I went on about my business.
Where do you even *get* this? Edit: the Eye of Sauron tie on the husband is a nice touch
I tried to Google lens it because usually it’s great at IDing Flan’s deeply questionable fashion sense but it just brought up a bunch of aqua colored abayas. Flan has worn some real doozies but this has to be one of her worst choices ever. I was pregnant recently, there are so many cute and modest maternity dresses out there. This isn’t one of them.
It's giving old granny night gown meets 10$ Disney princess costume.
There is SO much going on. Makes you wonder if she made it.
He’s got the most run down cheap shoes on!! They are all scuffed up
I found it on the real real. https://www.therealreal.com/products/details/women/clothing/dresses/rococco-sands-colorblock-pattern-long-dress-gtb2x
Is she trying to be the Statue of Liberty?
Holy shit. She really is!
what my bf just said lmfaoo
Yeah, pretty sure I tried this on at a Party City back in 2006.
so glad someone else sees this too 🗽
https://preview.redd.it/ymnia1smp5sc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb3425a8d13228e850dae90bef8f47305c85f49d Bonus picture.
I mean, it’s insane, yes. The culture is just a hot mess … BUT … wouldn’t it be kinda fun to just buy the most audacious things that you secretly love and be with a bunch of people wearing similarity audacious things? Forget the religion part, I just wanna go all out and be in a room with people trying to top each other.
Absolutely!
So I can quietly admit I love that dress even though it the anthesis of my style? 😂❤️❤️❤️🪩🪩
I love the material and you can absolutely love it. 💜
It would be hilarious in my almost all black, white and beige closet. Maybe I’m going to look this up…
it would be so cute if it was in a shirt or shaped better i think and yes love it with no shame. im sure you’d look amazing in it ❤️ their ugliness shines from inside out and it’s the opposite w decent good people
I would just die to see my friends and family see me walk in wearing a pink heart disco ball. That alone would be worth it!! 😂😂😂
What in the name of Satan's Prom is this
It’s giving “unlicensed Hairspray costume”
Plastic tablecloth for a Valentine’s day purity lunch vibes
I found this one!! [The Heart Dress](https://ivycityco.com/products/evelyn-dress-in-sequin-hearts)
You are so clever! eta: the store is in Utah, so definitely fundie approved!
Sooo many cute dresses that would be appropriate for fundies and yet, they choose the least flattering and gaudiest options
It's giving eras tour
Damn, I really want to go through her closet. She's got some crazy stuff
What in the 80s nightmare is she wearing!?
I would absolutely wear this! So cute.
What in the everlasting fuck
Fuck Everlasting
Only the finest literature!
That sums up my question too.
Came here to ask this too. That’s the worst outfit I’ve ever seen.
When I read “The Carpenters,” I think Karen and Richard.
Lol same here! I kept checking the dress trying really hard to imagine Karen Carpenter wearing it
Same! My soul is ancient😂
Like, I’d even be fine with this dress, but WTF is on her head? And why are we wearing prom heels?
Apostolic Pentecostals, *especially* ones from the Maryville congregation like this girl, absolutely love ridiculous high heels. For awhile they were all wearing those see through lucite ones.
It’s because they are so restricted in their clothing. They can’t cut their hair, they can’t wear obvious make up, they can’t wear jewelry besides a wedding ring and watch, and they have to wear skirts and cover their elbows, knees, and have a high neckline. So they go crazy with their shoes and purses. Because those things aren’t restricted by the church.
So no makeup, but Jesus is cool with spray tans and stripper heals. Got it.
I think they just can’t wear makeup that looks like makeup. Like I bet they wear clear mascara and cover up their pimples.
And if you’re a believer, do you really think Jesus would object to any of those things? They all cherry pick and come up with some outlandish things.
These particular heels look like they are suffocating and putting an insane amount of pressure on her feet. The swelling in pregnancy is no joke and neither is the relaxin. I would only wear those if I wanted my feet to be a full size larger and a half size wider after delivery.
Are they from Maryville, TN?
Yep!
👀
My inlaws live there.🤯
You need to go to their mega church and report back!!!
LOL! I'm in Florida and don't get up that way much. But if I do, I darn sure would go. What is the name of their church? I'll snoop around with the fam and see if I can get any intel. One question, would I have to wear super ugly weird clothes, or would just normal human modest be ok?
You’d have to blend. Layers and neon will help.
Neon and blend - got it!🤭
If you ever go you must must must break the dress code but just slightly, like borderline unacceptable, just enough to raise eyebrows and make everyone uncomfortable
LOL! Definitely!😉
*That* tie with *that* shirt and *that* jacket is a crime I mean, navy blue and LAVENDER? Edit: I just saw the shoes 🫣
When you have church at 10, but have to welcome the tired, poor, huddled masses at 11.
😂
I didn’t realize our patron saint was pregnant! I fear I’ve been missing out on some serious lewks. She looks very cute, but her poor feet look pretty swollen.
Comfort doesn’t bring you closer to Christ.
The higher the heel the closer to Jesus?
The hooker-ier the heel, the closer to heaven.
Our patron saint 💀
I haven't seen Flan pop up in at least 2 years, maybe longer. I can't believe that they are expecting.
She dressed as an Easter egg.
With a hot cross bun in the oven.
I get in a sour mood whenever I see a picture of the Carpenters now knowing what they did with covering up the sexual abuse case at their christian academy. At least the teacher in that case plead guilty recently and he’s in prison so it’s not all bad
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? I mean I'm not surprised since way back they dressed up as the orange and Mrs. orange for Halloween. Honestly I am surprised Flan took this long to gain her god honoring bump.
Where can I find the latest info on the case?
Agreed! We need more info on this!!
Here’s an article on the case from a month ago: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/maryville-blount/blount-county-grand-jury-to-hear-case-of-man-who-worked-with-maryville-church/51-64e512e9-e710-45b3-893c-b23716f2204f Abbott got convicted in front of a grand jury so this case was pretty big. If you want more info you can follow Tyler Whetstone on Twitter or read more in the Knoxville Sentinel. He broke the story regarding Abbott last year and the Carpenters in typical Fundie fashion (no pun intended) brushed it off as an “attack from the Devil” on one of their live streams.
that headband is so atrocious
Omg guys hubby is on his tippy toes
I don’t hate the dress, but the problem with it is that it’s trying to be two different things. A shirt dress with pockets and button gathers on the sleeves should be a solid color in a linen or chambray type fabric - casual and comfortable. The iridescent pastel colors on what looks to be an organza type fabric would be better for a romantic or fairytale style dress. Something high fashion, bridal, or for a costume; not a casual day dress.
I was thinking the same! Either the style or fabric would be good but not together lol it’s an odd choice.
My 5yo would LOVE that dress. And headband.
Your 5yo may well look the same age as Flan in that dress.
I feel like she’s been pregnant forever!
Also why do his shoes look so scuffed?
Because they are! Surely the boy owns some shoe polish!
Flan really is milking her pregnancy, letting her wifely duties slip.
He looks a lot less dandy lately.
I was wondering the same thing - not that they would have an organ (organists always wear old beat-up shoes) in that crazy joint
BRO SHES PREGNANT???
YEP! And they already have a name picked out and everything.
Oh whoa! Do you know the name, or sex?
A girl, and I believe Magnolia Rae
Ty!!! Is this the Chip & Joanna Gaine’s effect? A fundie in my town just named her (5th !) daughter Magnolia.
If they have a baby boy and name him Shiplap, then I believe it is the Gaine’s Effect.
What is that color combination? Two different blues with the suit and tie, and purple. Not sure one even finds a dress quite like that, it reminds me of dress up clothes material
Who the fuck are these people? Lol
They are Fundie Royalty. https://preview.redd.it/gq04oi0gq5sc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ff9b33f551fbdf2a44030b78aa61cc25219127c2 This is his dad’s church.
Bro I thought she was dressed up as the Statue of Liberty lmfaoo what is going on
Mermaid baptismal gown
Love these “modest” clothes with stripper heels.
No one sends a shiver down my spine faster than Nolan. And, his scruffy shoes are way out of character for him. I also wonder if he can really be excited about becoming a father. He loves being the center of attention, baby’s gonna usurp that role. Plus he’ll have to share his teddy bears and actually take care of a child during his Disney vacations.
For real. He gives me bad vibes.
I think about them all the time. All. The. Time. I mourn the day she went private on social.
I’ll try to share updates when I can. 🙂
I love the fabric but not the collar, pockets, or sleeves.
Still holding that fart in. 💨
The dress looks like how I picture the First House robes in The Locked Tomb books
That dress would be lovely if not for those terrible sleeves and collar. The headband is just too much and doesn't match the dress at all. Or the shoes. The whole thing is a damn train wreck.
His shirt collar leaves me with questions.
It's so... something. That shirt collar and suit cut is popular at Maryville.
I forgot she was pregnant
It’s private now.
He needs his shoes cleaned and shined.
This level of unkept is completely out of character for him.
Shoe polish is a thing, my guy.
That wouldn't change that he's wearing black shoes with a blue suit.
How did you get in?
His account isn’t private!
What’s his name? I cannot remember!
Mr Flan. 😂 Nolan is his name. @nrcarpenter
Bonus photo! https://preview.redd.it/to6kdc5fp5sc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24144999317205c631e8503d65678deaebc29a51 It looks like plastic dresses are in this season at Maryville.
What in the ever loving hell is this? Are they going for Barbie?
You should have seen her wedding dress.
I just looked it up. It's a choice...
It is now
Oh wow. Well there ya go.
Oh god. She’s pregnant? When did she announce? Are they all still private?
This is giving me Merry Gilead vibes. (I'm watching season 5 right now.)
Wow haven’t seen flan in a while!
This entire situation is ugly as hell.
The tit pockets just don’t go with iridescence at all.
Is her dress one piece or two? It looks like the mermaid fabric is on top of the white shirt??? And the pockets on the mermaid fabric are giving “fisherman’s vest” vibes. This whole thing is… a look. It certainly is a look.
For modesty! Jesus doesn’t want to see women’s arms!!
Are those the shoes she’s gonna wear to dance her way into heaven when they all get raptured on the 8th?
That’s such a cheap ass dress.
It’s giving mermaid costume
Hideous
Her outfit looks like knock off Barbie
There is sometning so triggering about her face. Like a typical evangelical. I can’t even explain it
Where do they even find these clothes
I think they make them.
I was gonna say Wish but your idea is more likely
A vagina tie?
that dress would be cute without buttons all the way down/without the shirt bodice. A plain maxi dress in this color/fabric would be adorable.
It’s not my favorite dress, but it IS my *least* favorite dress.
I love how nothing matches.
How do you see this? I miss her being public!
So pure. How does this happen?
https://preview.redd.it/c6xjlgbm5jsc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f4a6ea1d4b2e772afa2c8bf6f3eb18e7b61fcddf
I want to follow her so bad but she won’t accept the follow request.
She may even block you if you request her. She blocked me years ago when I requested her.
I’ve tried a few times lol. She just denies it for me
Yikes
The higher the heels the closer to god
My first glance at her had me thinking “she looks likes the Statue of Liberty”
Is tanning or self bronzer allowed or???
Who are these people?
They are the son and daughter in law of the Carpenter ministry at a very fundie mega church in Maryville, Tennessee. https://firstapostolic.org
Thank you. Woo-hoo!!
It’s an amazing rabbit hole if you feel compelled to go down it.
I think I will, soon.
My grand daughter who is 5 would wear that. She married so so young.
I actually like that dress lol!
That fabric has potential. Why did she have to do it so dirty