CHURCH DRESS-CODE .

I don’t think you have to dress super conservatively, but I also think we should be dressed respectfully. I believe that we should give the Lord our best and that that’s how I try and dress.

Dress respectfully. Doesn't necessarily need to be conservative, but not too revealing or too torn up

I think it depends on what church you go to. Whenever we go we always dress respectfully but not dresses and suits. However, the church we use to attend was a no judgment church and there had been people who have shown up in sweats and T-shirts/ hoodies. The members were just happy to have them there with the rest of the congregation and everyone was treated the same.

It really depends on the church you go to I think. I’ve been to churches where people wear jeans and T-shirts, ones that dress nicely but not over the top and then also ones where people are in suits and veiling. Imo no one should judge either way, what’s most important is that you showed up!

@Ariel you said that beautifully 💐

Yes we wear nice clothes. I wear a dress usually (occasionally slacks if I'm on nursery duty), my husband wears slacks, button down, tie. My sons usually wear the same, sometimes no tie

I think it depends on the church

To everyone who says it depends on church ,I believe it should depend on your own understanding and relationship of God ,the Bible ,I don’t think you should leave it to the church to decide for you . Why does it depend on the church ?

Our church is come as you are. You see everything from sweats and sweatshirts to tshirt and jeans to dresses to suits and ties. During football season you see lots of football jerseys

@Offy they probably just mean some churches are more casual than others

@Offy to me it’s different. For example my sis likes to dress modestly so she doesn’t like off the shoulder dresses at church. While there’s nothing wrong with what she chooses to do, I will wear an off the shoulder dress. And there’s nothing wrong with that either. Then again ppl have diff opinions. Respectful as in no short dresses like going to a club or having a lot of cleavage. Things like that. Like if a guy that was shredded walked into church without a shirt…bet cash money ya girl won’t be hearing the sermon 😝🤣

@Offy I used to live in Texas and a lot of people wore jeans to church and then other churches people wore dresses and stuff like that (the church I go doesn’t care what you wear) and it’s always up to the person but if your wanting to wear what other people are wearing then that’s why I said up to the church for that reason but that’s only if you care I’m sure any good church won’t care what you wear as long as you are there

I wear dresses and heels to my church but they are pretty modest dresses, nights that they do women’s only events that’s when the women can dress up more, a lil more revealing than a normal Sunday. But I wear my best at church, but some dresses I reserve for nights out w the girls if it has a high split or if it’s too short or backless.

@Ariel 😅😅

I just think that if you would dress nicely to see the president or a king, why would you not try to dress nicely to come worship your creator

@Annie people dress nicely just to see their friends,or boss,but the alter …🫠. We should definitely do better in God’s house .I’ve even seen some people in pajamas,messy hair and all of that ,at least they showed up

My FIL is a pastor, he wears a Harley Davidson T-Shirt and jeans to church. His motto is come as you are, obvi don’t show boobs butt or belly but i go in a T shirt and jeans with no issues. As long as you feel good and confident wear it!

According to the Bible, God had no issue with nudity in the garden 🤷‍♀️ I think if you dress a certain way for church it is more for you and other people than it is for god

@Victoria~ the garden where there was only 2 people,who didn’t know what being naked was until after eating the fruit or you meant another garden?

I think dressing nice is good but also jeans and a tshirt is ok. The only time I’ve seen someone dress disrespectful was when I went to church and the girl in front of me was wearing the shortest dress and heels (like she was going to a club)

Church should be all inclusive and non judgmental. Honestly you are there to witness the word of God, not worry bout other people's clothes tbh. However, I know I dress myself and my daughter up conservatively or just looking nice. But that's just me and how I was raised. But church isn't a fashion show and I don't like people that make it seem you have to dress up and such. You are there to hear about God. And I think that's all that should matter.

@Offy god knew what being naked was and was not bothered by their nudity. Only they were bothered by it. I’m not saying people should go to church naked but like if they did, I don’t think god would mind

@Victoria~ well ,that’s something right there

@Brittany you can simply be clean and modest without it being a fashion show lol…

@Offy yeah I'd definitely rather people just come. But I still hold the standard for myself and my kids

Dress codes are so normal and dress standards are everywhere. If you show up for an interview in a bikini and coverup with sunglasses, people would be like “That’s not the clothing we wear in this place… That’s what you wear to the beach or the pool.” Or showing up to the club for a night out in a suit/workwear. Like ok that’s fine, but it’s not exactly appropriate. It’s not the vibe. I think of it like that. Like I agree people are welcome to come as they are, but also know that the standard thing to wear to church is “Sunday Best” 🤷🏻‍♀️ It doesn’t have to be a whole *thing*. Just a normalized standard if that makes sense.

If you would dress nicely for the club or bottomless mimosas (just using these as an example or any gathering with friends and family), then make sure you dress to impress to go worship our Lord and Savior🩷👏🏾

I’m confused with anyone opposing looking decent in church .⛪️. Like how are you against dressing up nicely at church ?what do you have to lose by showing up for God ? How is that too much ..but asking God for miracles is not too much ….i’m from Kenya and people dress well when they leave their house .i now live in America and I’m seeing it all ,the tightest dresses ,short short dresses,stomachs and boobs out ,…why? The way you show up physically,speaks a lot about where you are mentally. God doesn’t judge is also a lie ,He IS THE judge .

@Rosalie it seems like ,dressing decently,modestly,is seen like a show off ..because people dress down sooo much ,than there’s no middle…it’s either sweat pants or show off 😅

@Offy agreed. If you have the ability to dress nice for The Lord then that’s good. But if all you have in your closet is Tshirt and jeans then The Lord will still love that you came to church to hear his message. That’s what it means when it says “Come as you are”

@Victoria~ hi! Your right God was not bothered by the nakedness in the beginning but it was also symbolic. Their nakedness was literally naked but also meant vulnerability, innocence etc. that all changed when sin entered the world and Adam and Eve decided to cover up. Just as that changed in the beginning, it’s just as so now. God would mind us showing up naked at church. It represents something different symbolically now.

@Ariel that’s a completely different thing .i’m from Kenya ,I understand poverty well,I’ve lived it . I’m talking about someone who can afford a nice 15$ dress ,a nice shower and brush your hair ,but chooses to wake up and go as is .Laziness and cleanliness are well addressed in the Bible 🙇🏾‍♀️

@Ariel thank you for putting this in words ,anyone who reads the Bible with intention to understand ,they know this very well .🪽

@Ariel with that train of thinking tho (nakedness=innocence/vulnerability) that means god would want us to hide our innocence and vulnerability which doesnt make much sense to me. You could be right 🤷‍♀️ I don’t speak for god just to them lol

@Victoria~ i would not advise anyone to walk around showing their vulnerability. That’s dangerous in this world . Walk around with confidence.

My family and I dress up for church and I dress somewhat modestly. I don’t particularly care how others dress when they come. The church I attended in my early twenties had a recovery program and many people that attended service were in recovery and/or homeless. I’m not going to judge how someone dresses when they’re trying to better themselves.

@Brittany I believe everyone can understand some situations,especially as Christians. And usually,those people actually try to dress nicely with whatever they can get at that time . God knows their hearts .