What to Wear to Church and Other Places of Faith

A place of worship is just not the place to wear items that head turn, distract, or misrepresent who you are.  Just like you wouldn't wear certain things to work, you would exercise the same caution when attending a church or similar place where the focus is on one's personal faith and not on self and others.  So what to wear to a church setting?

Most respectable women wear long skirts or dress slacks depending on the type of congregation.  They don't display a lot of skin and wear light make up and accessories or none at all.  Men usually dressed in clean clothes and look like they are going to work or to a formal event once again based on the kind of church they attend.  From Dockers to jeans or shorts (those that cover thighs), casual churches tend to be quite laid back about how their members dress. 

Some people of faith will think twice about advertising anything like a sports team, popular cliché statements, graphic tees, or something else that takes away from the purpose of gathering together in the first place.  Minimal attention given to your wardrobe is especially important if you are not one for drawing people to you.  Yet, there are those individuals that don't bother to think about the kind of people they are attracting when they wear things like Yoga pants with the outline of their private areas in plain view or form-fitted shirts where all the world can see things they would prefer not.

Take some time to look at what people wear that have attended the church for quite some time like the leadership or staff if you are still quite confused on what to wear.  Are they dressed in their Sunday best, casual, or is there a mix of attire?  Of course, many well-meaning believers will say, "Come as you are..." However, once again be mindful of your appearance.  That statement isn't meant for visitors to take advantage and dress inappropriately.

Nicholl McGuire is the owner and manager of this blog.