Adorned themselves (εκοσμουν εαυτας). Imperfect active of customary action, "used to adorn themselves." Κοσμεω is old verb from κοσμος in the sense in verse 1. Peter 3:3. See Hebrews 11:11; Hebrews 11:35 for like tribute to holy women of the O.T. The participle υποτασσομενα repeats verse 1. Peter 3:1.