Dress Code for Catholic

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I don’t seem to be able to find any article published by our actual pope about the dress code. I know there were something done in the 50’s but i wonder what is appropriate for mass and daily life today. I am looking for a dress code for everyone (men, women, teenager and children).

Are pant that are decent are still a taboo? If they are accepted by the church, could you guide me to the published paper?

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I wasn’t aware that we had a dress code that came from the level of the Pope himself, apart from rules about clerical wear. And even they are fairly loose and left to the discretion of individual bishops’ conferences, which is probably a good idea–this allows for regional variations.

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I don’t know if there are any “official” documents but I have heard that both are supposed to dress modestly. We are not to wear things that could cause someone to look at us with lust.
 
Catholics should definately wear clothes. Clean underwear is important and a coat in the winter. Younger Catholics should be reminded to wear rubber boots in the rain and button up their coat when it is below freezing. It is best to not wear white shoes after Labor Day, but that is often considerd a Protestant rule. No one but the bride should wear white to a wedding and only older Italian widows can wear black to a wedding. If you do wear pants, it’s considered proper to also wear a belt, so your pants stay up. Black socks and sandals were only appropriate for old men pre-VII, but these days many young “spirit of VII” men are wearing black socks with sandals and sneakers.
 
We are to be modest, and left to ourselves to dress that way. Things I’d personally recommend avoiding if you are a woman are clothes that are skin-tight around the bathing suit areas, tops that reveal to much, or skirts that fall less than halfway to your knee. These things can be very tough on guys who are trying to be chaste. For guys, I’m told that really tight pants and showing to much chest can be tempting for women (probably not hipster-tight pants though, haha).

At Mass, the Vatican’s dress code is something like: no one may show bare shoulders, men must wear long trousers, and women must cover the legs almost to the knee. It’s a good bare minimum. My personal rule of thumb for Mass is to dress like I would for a job interview. If I’m traveling, I’ll relax it a bit, especially in tropical climates. Find your personal “best,” would be my advice.
 
Mrs_Sally said:
Catholics should definately wear clothes. Clean underwear is important and a coat in the winter. Younger Catholics should be reminded to wear rubber boots in the rain and button up their coat when it is below freezing. It is best to not wear white shoes after Labor Day, but that is often considerd a Protestant rule. No one but the bride should wear white to a wedding and only older Italian widows can wear black to a wedding. If you do wear pants, it’s considered proper to also wear a belt, so your pants stay up. Black socks and sandals were only appropriate for old men pre-VII, but these days many young “spirit of VII” men are wearing black socks with sandals and sneakers.
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Mrs_Sally said:
Catholics should definately wear clothes. Clean underwear is important and a coat in the winter. Younger Catholics should be reminded to wear rubber boots in the rain and button up their coat when it is below freezing. It is best to not wear white shoes after Labor Day, but that is often considerd a Protestant rule. No one but the bride should wear white to a wedding and only older Italian widows can wear black to a wedding. If you do wear pants, it’s considered proper to also wear a belt, so your pants stay up. Black socks and sandals were only appropriate for old men pre-VII, but these days many young “spirit of VII” men are wearing black socks with sandals and sneakers.
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Mary: LOL! I love it; hmmmmmmmmmm Thank you for noting that maybe it’s ok to wear white shoes after Labor Day because I am catholic. Then I can say Oh I’m Catholic I can wear white shoes year round. :))))))👍
 
jayla221 said:
I don’t know if there are any “official” documents but I have heard that both are supposed to dress modestly. We are not to wear things that could cause someone to look at us with lust.
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It’s not just about being looked at with lust or not, it’s also about wearing something that doesn’t distract others at Mass, such as a Darth Vader costume.
 
Aquila_Lucis said:
It’s not just about being looked at with lust or not, it’s also about wearing something that doesn’t distract others at Mass, such as a Darth Vader costume.
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even Extraordinary Form ? :confused: http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/vader14.jpg
 
Rich_C said:
My personal rule of thumb for Mass is to dress like I would for a job interview.
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I like that.

I once heard a priest say that when attending Mass, we are in the presence of the Lord of the Universe. Would you go into the presence of an earthly king wearing shorts and a tank top? How much more important to dress reverently when in the Lord’s house.
 
All is vanity except to Love God and Him alone to serve. We should dress modestly at all times.
 
Chantal25 said:
About the pants, are they still taboo???

I found this from father Pio, i was quite shock after reading this.

saintsworks.net/Modesty%20and%20Purity%20-%20St.%20Padre%20Pio%20&%20God%27s%20Will%20Regarding%20Modesty.html

“A woman shall not be clothed with mans apparel, neither shall a man use woman’s apparel: for he is abominable before God that doeth these things.” Deuteronomy 22:5
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Yes, a woman may wear slacks to Mass. Padre Pio is a Saint, but he is not the clothes police. Dressing for Mass in the type of clothing usually referred to as “business casual” is fine.

Just remember the clean underwear and coat in the winter. 😛
 
louisak said:
I like that.

I once heard a priest say that when attending Mass, we are in the presence of the Lord of the Universe. Would you go into the presence of an earthly king wearing shorts and a tank top? How much more important to dress reverently when in the Lord’s house.
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I normally wear nice jeans and a polo to Mass. I’ll go the extra mile and wear a button down shirt (rare for me) if it’s Christmas or Easter
 
Mrs Sally
“It is best to not wear white shoes after Labor Day, but that is often considered a Protestant rule.”

I think that’s a secular rule of fashion…
 
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