How do you like to dress for church?

How do you like to dress for church?

  • I dress formally or "business casual." I believe we should look our best for the Lord.

  • I wear very casual clothes, but I make sure they are clean and in good repair.

  • I don't care what I wear to church, even if it has stains or rips.

  • Other. I'll explain in the thread.


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JamieRedheadUK

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I dress the best I can usually. Suit for high mass, shirt and trousers for other times. But NOONE in my church would be turned away due to appearance. If they were in rags the pastoral team would approach delicately but never would a soul be thrown out. It is staggering to think this happens and that some people would defend it.

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
 
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When I go to church, I like to look my best. For clothes, it depends. Sometimes I'll wear a dress or a nice shirt and a skirt, and if it's cold I'll wear them with leggings, or I'll wear a dressy shirt and jeans. For shoes, I like to wear either open-toed heels, a nice pair of sandals, or heeled boots. I'll also wear lipstick, some jewelry (a necklace and a couple rings) and some perfume.
 
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If you are talking with someone you can just talk without any distractions so to be speak. Lets say you are wearing something which brings my attention to that rather than to your speech. I try to keep that in mind when buying clothes. Not necessiary for church only, but in general.
 
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I wear what I want. My style is classy. Whether I'm dressing up or casual, I'll look fine. I attend non denominational churches. Younger demographics skew more relaxed than older ones. Our church had an evening service that was very laid back. They encouraged beachgoers to drop in on their way home. The atmosphere was warmer and fellowship improved.

Nevertheless, the fashion police exists. They need to mind their business. God didn't tell them to monitor anyone's clothing or gossip with other members. They're busybodies and shouldn't be encouraged.

Yours in His Service,

~bella
 
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I wear what I want. My style is classy. Whether I'm dressing up or casual, I'll look fine. I attend non denominational churches. Younger demographics skew more relaxed than older ones. Our church had an evening service that was very laid back. They encouraged beachgoers to drop in on their way home. The atmosphere was warmer and fellowship improved.

Nevertheless, the fashion police exists. They need to mind their business. God didn't tell them to monitor anyone's clothing or gossip with other members. They're busybodies and shouldn't be encouraged.

Yours in His Service,

~bella
I don't want to assume, that said, is that you in your avatar?
 
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Some years ago, I was away on retreat with the Franciscans at a priory. After breakfast they invited me to have fellowship with them, to spend time with them in prayer, join the daily Eucharist, and to share lunch and afternoon tea with them.

I declined their warm hospitality, because I was absolutely determined I wanted to walk to the nearest town and explore its many attractions. I was already warned of the inclement conditions, the distance by foot, and the long arduous journey home, but my mind was already made up. I had to go.

About three quarters into the journey, and having already walked many miles, it started to rain. It rained in torrents. I was on a lonely country road in the middle of nowhere. There was no place I could take refuge or shelter. By the time I changed my mind and decided to turn return back, it was already too late. I was soaked from head to toe, covered in dirt and mud. Humiliated and embarrassed, I turned up at the doors of the priory and expecting to be chastised for not heeding the friars' advice, I was warmly welcomed, offered the opportunity to get dried, showered and changed into comfortable warm clothes, as well as being offered refreshments.

Is the Lord really worried about how we show up at church, the clothes we wear, whether we look immaculate or unkempt. I prefer to think that He is just so pleased that we are there. Whether we turn up haggered, worn, tired or tattered, His love for us is so great that all He desires for us is that we find refuge, solace and comfort.
 
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My favorite combo, use it everywhere.
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I dress tidily because people at church judge by outward appearance as to whether you are worthy of their attention/friendship by what you wear (some people see past outward appearance and see you as a person, those people are wonderful, but there are definitely people at church who look down their noses at others based on what you look like and whether you have wealth or beauty)
God doesnt mind what I wear, He loves me anyway, which I'm very grateful for, so I dress up a bit out of respect for God when I go to church aswell.
 
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Some years ago, I was away on retreat with the Franciscans at a priory. After breakfast they invited me to have fellowship with them, to spend time with them in prayer, join the daily Eucharist, and to share lunch and afternoon tea with them.

I declined their warm hospitality, because I was absolutely determined I wanted to walk to the nearest town and explore its many attractions. I was already warned of the inclement conditions, the distance by foot, and the long arduous journey home, but my mind was already made up. I had to go.

About three quarters into the journey, and having already walked many miles, it started to rain. It rained in torrents. I was on a lonely country road in the middle of nowhere. There was no place I could take refuge or shelter. By the time I changed my mind and decided to turn return back, it was already too late. I was soaked from head to toe, covered in dirt and mud. Humiliated and embarrassed, I turned up at the doors of the priory and expecting to be chastised for not heeding the friars' advice, I was warmly welcomed, offered the opportunity to get dried, showered and changed into comfortable warm clothes, as well as being offered refreshments.

Is the Lord really worried about how we show up at church, the clothes we wear, whether we look immaculate or unkempt. I prefer to think that He is just so pleased that we are there. Whether we turn up haggered, worn, tired or tattered, His love for us is so great that all He desires for us is that we find refuge, solace and comfort.

But wait...didn't they offer you the opportunity to get dried, showered, and changed into comfortable, warm clothes?

There is a saying, "Jesus accepts you as you come, but He does not leave you as you came."
 
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Trousers, shirt and formal shoes.

That's within my means. I think we should make an effort. However, not everyone has access to those things, so as long as each person does their best within their own circumstances, it doesn't matter.

It really bothers me seeing Pastors dressed casually.
 
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I tend to dress up, like I would for work and I dress modestly. By that I mean no tight pants or leggings, too low cut of blouses, etc. But I try to do that outside of church as well.
In the summer I usually wear a nice blouse, long skirt and sandals. In the winter I wear slacks and sweaters and nice tops like I would to work.
When my kids were young we would have them dress nice as well, like they would for school, the boys collared shirts and slacks.
 
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