Gizelle Bryant is coming to the defense of her ex-husband’s new wife, offering a mature perspective on the dress debate that has swept social media.
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During a recent episode of her “Reasonably Shady” podcast with pal Robyn Dixon, the topic of Dr. Karri Turner Bryant’s viral gala gown came up. Pastor Jamal Bryant has spent days defending his wife’s ensemble, which many deemed inappropriate for the wife of a minister. Once a former First Lady herself, Gizelle agreed that the discourse was uncalled for.
“It was fine,” the “Real Housewives of Potomac” star said regarding the dress, though she felt that Pastor Bryant should have ignored the negative remarks altogether.
“People gon’ have their commentary… you would think you would not feed into something, pastor… let’s just not feed into it. That’s when you make it unnecessarily bigger than it is,” she explained.
Pastor Bryant addressed the chatter during a Sunday sermon. While Gizelle sees no issue with him standing by Dr. Karri, she also noted that the pulpit wasn’t the proper place to address the criticism.
The black lace gown featured a flesh-toned underlayer, which made it appear see-through to some. The fashion choice has since sparked conversations regarding respectability politics and conservatism within church leadership.
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Hello
I agree with Gizelle Bryant.
The dress itself is beautiful.
We are not saying that is is not.
We are saying it is inappropriate for a woman of her stature and the current position that she is in, as a pastor wife and the First Lady of a church.
Also she knew it was going to cause a stir. Now let’s move on. They have gotten enough attention.
Hello
I agree with Gizelle Bryant.
The dress itself is beautiful.
We are not saying that is is not.
We are saying it is inappropriate for a woman of her stature and the current position that she is in, as a pastor wife and the First Lady of a church.
Also she knew it was going to cause a stir. Now let’s move on. They have gotten enough attention. She let her husband convince her that it was ok to wear. She is strong, smart and she had her own mind. No is a powerful word and that is exactly what she should have said.
People that have know him all of his life, knows that he is arrogant and self righteous.
So sad.
She’s human let them talk this to will pass
Why can’t that lady be sexy jealous people would kill get over it world try it you might like it
People thank about the horrible shit going on this world the pastor dress isn’t it!!!
We as men and women of God, are looked at in a higher standard.
Therefore we lead by example, especially in person. We are judged hard and the only way we can teach and lead is by how we carry ourselves. How and what we teach, preach, say, wear and conduct ourselves. If we are living for Christ, then we are Christ like in all our ways.
We as men and women of God, are looked at in a higher standard.
Therefore we lead by example, especially in person. We are judged hard and the only way we can teach and lead is by how we carry ourselves. How and what we teach, preach, say, wear and conduct ourselves. If we are living for Christ, then we are Christ like in all our ways.