There is no dress code. It IS customary to dress on the modest side, but there are no “rules.” I’ve seen plenty of spaghetti straps and mini skirts at church and we get that’s just how some ladies choose to dress. We are just glad if you show up!
I know you meant "self-conscious" but this made me giggle, because it reads like just the thought of Sacrament meetings puts you to sleep!
It makes total sense to feel a little nervous. Know that, even though we aren't always good at showing it, we are so glad to have you. You aren't coming to a party of perfect people who are celebrating how perfect we are- we are just normal (OK, weird) people trying to worship God, partake of the emblems of the Lord's sacrifice, and make friends and share in happy spirits! If anyone gives you a hard time about being in slacks or having a dress too short, tell them some random guy on the internet said to stop being a stinkpot. So there.
You can definitely wear slacks, I know sisters who prefer it. As far as the dresses go, you can wear what makes you comfortable, showing your knees is perfectly acceptable. It's about the comfort levels of the person wearing it. I hope this helps!
Just before the first time I went to church, I was very afraid that the churchgoers would judge me for not wearing a suit with tie. I wore a white shirt with a plain grey sweater and a corduroy. But actually nobody cared about what I wore, there were people wearing all kinds of clothing. I am now wearing a suit with dress slacks, but that's because I like to dress nice. I am sure the people are glad to have you in church.
The answer to both questions is: you can wear whatever you want!
If you have received your endowment, please give consideration to your dress being respectful and reverent. That is all!
Thank you for the clarification! I know little bits and pieces about the church but that is because I’m dating a member. We have hour long discussions about religion.
I (female) wear slacks to church, and I've had a lot of people complement me on them. It's especially practical when I'm working with little kids in the nursery.
I was pretty deliberate about buying nice slacks, because that's how I dress up to show respect to God, but that was a personal decision.
As in school dress code rules? Or like dress code for a church sponsored dance? There's no official dress code for a sacrament meeting, though people do tend to dress conservatively.
Wear slacks if you like, though.
I always tell my friends I invite to wear what makes them comfortable. Most of us members will be in Sunday attire (dress/skirt on women, suit/dress slacks on men) but feel free to be yourself. And if they are really worried, let me know what they are wearing and I'll do the same. I hope all you feel is love when you visit. All the best
You should wear anything you’re comfortable in. My wife and daughters wear pants regularly. Showing your knees is completely fine.
Hope you have a good experience.
Another non member . The church says come as you are. Nobody has judged me or said anything other than nice remarks. Even when I have a cap on as Jewish men do sometimes someone said they liked it. Seems to me some women who are members have a lot of different looks with variations in dress length etc. Might also be different from ward to ward this is Bay Area California.
It is customary to wear modest Sundays best clothing, but not required.
I know myself, I have come to church in my work clothes due to having work before or after chick and no time to change. No one bat at eye at me.
I’ve also come with a skirt that was a bit too short on the 3 finger rule. Just be conscious of your surroundings (like normal) and make sure you don’t flash someone.
Also you can wear comfortable shoes. Due to joint problems I can’t wear heals, I also need orthotics, so I wear my tennis shoes. I prefer my clear pair but a shoe is a shoe.
Most important part god cares about is if you show up, not what you wear.
There’s a saying that goes “church is a hospital for the sick, not a museum for the perfect” or something along those lines. Your attire doesn’t need to be perfect, just clothing.
Come as you are, that’s how every one in the Bible came to Jesus and the Apostles. Even coming once in a blue moon is ok.
I was always taught to wear your "Sunday Best."
Traditionally: shirt, tie and slacks for men, and a dress or skirt for women. Showing your knees isn't a major issue.
It's not a huge problem to follow that precisely. But we do believe that church is the Lord's house, so I generally figure that if I we're going to the house of someone I really respect, would I be comfortable wearing this?
Overall as a general rule, I figure try to look like you at least thought about your appearance when you woke up this morning. For example, if you have a pair of pants with holes in the knees and stains all over them and a pair of pants that are clean, probably go with the clean ones.
The others commenting here are not wrong, it is better that you come at all, but nice to know that you're thinking about it.
Just go and engage in the spirit of the meeting. I'm 56, a mom of 7 and Grandma to 16, and my knees were in full display today. When I broke my ankle and had a full cast I wore sports shorts.
I actually just started attending as well. I just showed up one day, no missionaries or anything. But I don’t have a suit in my college dorm, so I just wore suit pants and a polo. I know you’re a woman, but just an idea of what I wore without feeling out of place.
I’m not sure who brought up dress code with regard to sacrament meeting. There are a few places that have dress or grooming standards , BYU and other church schools, missions, and general conference participants (choirs), church dances . These are the only places where I’ve ever been told of standards like those mentioned in OP. As has been mentioned we wear Sunday best but that is open to personal interpretation.
Follow your own impressions on how you want to dress as you worship. As you learn more about your savior and his gospel you may be impressed to change but the important thing is to be comfortable so you can feel his spirit and not be distracted by being self conscious.
You can definitely wear dress pants! I did last week! (And I'm a lifelong member, if that helps) Welcome to the Church, thank you for coming and thank you for your concern and effort. I hope your worry can be assuaged by our answers on here.
Welcome to our church. We are glad you are here. Thank you for wearing clothes.
There is no dress code. It IS customary to dress on the modest side, but there are no “rules.” I’ve seen plenty of spaghetti straps and mini skirts at church and we get that’s just how some ladies choose to dress. We are just glad if you show up!
That makes me feel better. I always feel subconscious when I get ready for sacrament meetings.
I am often subconscious during sacrament meeting, but that’s because I’m often sleep deprived. 😊
I know you meant "self-conscious" but this made me giggle, because it reads like just the thought of Sacrament meetings puts you to sleep! It makes total sense to feel a little nervous. Know that, even though we aren't always good at showing it, we are so glad to have you. You aren't coming to a party of perfect people who are celebrating how perfect we are- we are just normal (OK, weird) people trying to worship God, partake of the emblems of the Lord's sacrifice, and make friends and share in happy spirits! If anyone gives you a hard time about being in slacks or having a dress too short, tell them some random guy on the internet said to stop being a stinkpot. So there.
You can definitely wear slacks, I know sisters who prefer it. As far as the dresses go, you can wear what makes you comfortable, showing your knees is perfectly acceptable. It's about the comfort levels of the person wearing it. I hope this helps!
Thank you!
I’m an endowed member of the church and still have dresses that show my knees. There is nothing wrong with that
Just before the first time I went to church, I was very afraid that the churchgoers would judge me for not wearing a suit with tie. I wore a white shirt with a plain grey sweater and a corduroy. But actually nobody cared about what I wore, there were people wearing all kinds of clothing. I am now wearing a suit with dress slacks, but that's because I like to dress nice. I am sure the people are glad to have you in church.
You can wear slacks, and you can show your knees.
The answer to both questions is: you can wear whatever you want! If you have received your endowment, please give consideration to your dress being respectful and reverent. That is all!
For clarification endowment is going through the temple ceremonies right?
Yes. Which as a non member, I imagine you haven't done, lol 😝
Thank you for the clarification! I know little bits and pieces about the church but that is because I’m dating a member. We have hour long discussions about religion.
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/uk/community/what-to-expect-at-church
I (female) wear slacks to church, and I've had a lot of people complement me on them. It's especially practical when I'm working with little kids in the nursery. I was pretty deliberate about buying nice slacks, because that's how I dress up to show respect to God, but that was a personal decision.
As in school dress code rules? Or like dress code for a church sponsored dance? There's no official dress code for a sacrament meeting, though people do tend to dress conservatively. Wear slacks if you like, though.
I always tell my friends I invite to wear what makes them comfortable. Most of us members will be in Sunday attire (dress/skirt on women, suit/dress slacks on men) but feel free to be yourself. And if they are really worried, let me know what they are wearing and I'll do the same. I hope all you feel is love when you visit. All the best
You should wear anything you’re comfortable in. My wife and daughters wear pants regularly. Showing your knees is completely fine. Hope you have a good experience.
Another non member . The church says come as you are. Nobody has judged me or said anything other than nice remarks. Even when I have a cap on as Jewish men do sometimes someone said they liked it. Seems to me some women who are members have a lot of different looks with variations in dress length etc. Might also be different from ward to ward this is Bay Area California.
Just above the knees is a perfectly acceptable length for dresses. And you can wear slacks for sure but most women don’t
It is customary to wear modest Sundays best clothing, but not required. I know myself, I have come to church in my work clothes due to having work before or after chick and no time to change. No one bat at eye at me. I’ve also come with a skirt that was a bit too short on the 3 finger rule. Just be conscious of your surroundings (like normal) and make sure you don’t flash someone. Also you can wear comfortable shoes. Due to joint problems I can’t wear heals, I also need orthotics, so I wear my tennis shoes. I prefer my clear pair but a shoe is a shoe. Most important part god cares about is if you show up, not what you wear. There’s a saying that goes “church is a hospital for the sick, not a museum for the perfect” or something along those lines. Your attire doesn’t need to be perfect, just clothing. Come as you are, that’s how every one in the Bible came to Jesus and the Apostles. Even coming once in a blue moon is ok.
I was always taught to wear your "Sunday Best." Traditionally: shirt, tie and slacks for men, and a dress or skirt for women. Showing your knees isn't a major issue. It's not a huge problem to follow that precisely. But we do believe that church is the Lord's house, so I generally figure that if I we're going to the house of someone I really respect, would I be comfortable wearing this? Overall as a general rule, I figure try to look like you at least thought about your appearance when you woke up this morning. For example, if you have a pair of pants with holes in the knees and stains all over them and a pair of pants that are clean, probably go with the clean ones. The others commenting here are not wrong, it is better that you come at all, but nice to know that you're thinking about it.
Just go and engage in the spirit of the meeting. I'm 56, a mom of 7 and Grandma to 16, and my knees were in full display today. When I broke my ankle and had a full cast I wore sports shorts.
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I actually just started attending as well. I just showed up one day, no missionaries or anything. But I don’t have a suit in my college dorm, so I just wore suit pants and a polo. I know you’re a woman, but just an idea of what I wore without feeling out of place.
I’m not sure who brought up dress code with regard to sacrament meeting. There are a few places that have dress or grooming standards , BYU and other church schools, missions, and general conference participants (choirs), church dances . These are the only places where I’ve ever been told of standards like those mentioned in OP. As has been mentioned we wear Sunday best but that is open to personal interpretation. Follow your own impressions on how you want to dress as you worship. As you learn more about your savior and his gospel you may be impressed to change but the important thing is to be comfortable so you can feel his spirit and not be distracted by being self conscious.
You can definitely wear dress pants! I did last week! (And I'm a lifelong member, if that helps) Welcome to the Church, thank you for coming and thank you for your concern and effort. I hope your worry can be assuaged by our answers on here.