Dressing nicely for Mass when no one else does.

[Lady Bug]

I've been a tad sheepish of the threads I've been writing but I need to make another one.

This only applies to people, to whom it applies (yes, that sounds vague, lol).

How do you wrestle with the dilemma that you are finding it pointless anymore to dress pretty when going to church, because most people there are dressed as if they were going grocery shopping, or even hiking?

I feel better about myself when wearing a pretty dress, but other women are not dressing like me, and you know how catty women can be: "I bet she's dressing like that to find a husband."

I'm always a modest dresser, so that's not an issue.

When I have tried to dress for church like the others, I feel matronly and like I'm going to Walmart. However, I wonder if there is any point anymore in trying to look nice for church when I stick out like a sore thumb (that may be paranoia and not a fact). I am not overdressed IMHO.

 

[RileyG]

Do what is best for you and follow your own conscience. I live in a very conservative diocese where many women will wear the veil at Mass. God knows your heart.

Peace

 

[Lady Bug]

Do what is best for you and follow your own conscience. I live in a very conservative diocese where many women will wear the veil at Mass. God knows your heart.

Peace

The parishes in my Diocese differ in how conservative or liberal they are.

 

[RileyG]

The parishes in my Diocese differ in how conservative or liberal they are.

Then, I suggest you go with your gut and experience.

My opinion only.

Peace

 

[Michie]

We dress out of respect for the Lord when attending Mass. People dress differently in Mass. The important part is they are there.

 

[RileyG]

We dress out of respect for the Lord when attending Mass. People dress differently in Mass. The important part is they are there.

I hear some people say wearing blue jeans is disrespectful. I always wore blue jeans to everywhere.

My opinion only.

 

[Michie]

I hear some people say wearing blue jeans is disrespectful. I always wore blue jeans to everywhere.

My opinion only.

I’ve seen those staying at the Mission come in in jeans. It does not bother me how others dress as long as it’s not a vulgar t-shirt or their butt is hanging out or something.

 

[RileyG]

I’ve seen those staying at the Mission come in in jeans. It does not bother me how others dress as long as it’s not a vulgar t-shirt it their butt is hanging out or something.

Right on!

 

[chevyontheriver]

I've been a tad sheepish of the threads I've been writing but I need to make another one.

This only applies to people, to whom it applies (yes, that sounds vague, lol).

How do you wrestle with the dilemma that you are finding it pointless anymore to dress pretty when going to church, because most people there are dressed as if they were going grocery shopping, or even hiking?

I feel better about myself when wearing a pretty dress, but other women are not dressing like me, and you know how catty women can be: "I bet she's dressing like that to find a husband."

I'm always a modest dresser, so that's not an issue.

When I have tried to dress for church like the others, I feel matronly and like I'm going to Walmart. However, I wonder if there is any point anymore in trying to look nice for church when I stick out like a sore thumb (that may be paranoia and not a fact). I am not overdressed IMHO.

Dress up for God. All those other people are not who you dress up for.

If I were a woman I would be tempted to wear a veil actually. Who cares what everybody else does.

 

[Lady Bug]

I think my concern was more sticking out rather than pointing out.

I don't really care if they're wearing even pajamas, but I feel sheepish about wearing something nice in the midst of people who looked like they slept in the church overnight (that's hyperbole).

There is this beautiful purple dress that would be perfect for Advent, lol, but it looks too pretty lol.

 

[FaithT]

I hear some people say wearing blue jeans is disrespectful. I always wore blue jeans to everywhere.

My opinion only.

The only time jeans are seen as inappropriate in my church (to my knowledge) is if a EM would wear them, which I dont think I’ve ever seen.

 

[LynnMaria]

I dress up for God, (like someone else said already), not for those that attend mass. I've grown up in an environment where it was deemed disrespectful if you weren't presentable before our Lord. If you have the very pretty purple dress wear it, and in my opinion if you were dressing up to catch a husband, church would be a great place to do it, so who cares what anyone else would think. I always wear a veil too, I think it's important.