Many Christian traditions encourage or require adherents to don clothing of religious significance during church services (and in the public), such as a
headcovering, a practice enjoined by
Paul in the
Bible (
1 Corinthians 11:2–6).
[8][9][10] As such, the wearing of headcoverings by women, continually, is enjoined in
Anabaptist Christian denominations, as well while attending services in some
Reformed,
Plymouth Brethren,
Oriental Orthodox and
Eastern Orthodox communities.
[11][12] Some Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist and non-denominational Christian women also choose to cover their heads for worship.
[13][14] Some Christian holy days incorporate traditional clothing, such as the
Easter bonnet. Christians' clothing has, however, evolved over time.
In recent decades, some churches have encouraged a more informal dress code. Among the first to adopt this policy were the
Calvary Chapel associated churches.
[15] Many
clergy members, especially those in denominations and religious groups formed in the 20th century, have abandoned the traditional robes and vestments in favor of
business casual clothing. This change was made to close the perceived gap between the clergy and
laypersons. Some even wear
jeans and other everyday
casual wear if the members have chosen to dress casual as well. Though a small minority,
Christian naturists take this one step further, and wear no clothing at all, which they see as "God's design".
