Mass Dress Code, Church 'Uniform'?

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chicago:
The Immaculata label?
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Now, there’s an idea.

Maybe someone could post some fashion plates.😉
 
Elizabeth B.:
I keep two Church outfits on hand – one for cool and one for warm weather. Only once has someone commented, but it didn’t bother me. We have better things to do with our money.
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So . . . . What ARE they?

Your mercygate is breathless here. She is also pondering the question since her Rule of Life (Confraternity of Penitents) will in another year impose a pretty stiff dress code – while nevertheless expecting her to “pass for normal” – so she is looking for options.
 
Mercygate has pondered the problem.

Female edition of your Sunday "habit."

Grey skirt, 2" below the knee.

Navy blue blazer without lapels.

Ivory or white silk shirt with collar.

“Normal” (flesh colored) stockings.

Plain navy pumps, 1.5" heel.

Headgear (hat/veil/mantilla): optional according to the custom.

Winter edition: mid-weight wool.
Summer edition: lightweight wool or synthetic blend.
 
I just posted an idea on Pariah Pirana’s thread about why Protestants dress better than Catholics. I’ll repeat some of it here:

My suggestion was that all Catholics buy choir robes to wear to church. People would no longer compare outfits or body shapes or be tempted to lust if everyone was covered from neck to toe with the same boring outfit. Disposable robes would be available in the back of the church for anyone who didn’t have their robe with them.😉
 
I like that “Mary Dress”, myself (I downloaded the instructions; maybe I’ll give it a try).

But no nylon stockings, ever. Socks only. Nylons burn my skin and give me a rash. I do not allow nylon to touch my body. 🙂

No heels, either, not even 1.5 inches. Not with a vestibular disorder. 😃 I’ll take flat-heeled shoes.
 
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mercygate:
Mercygate has pondered the problem.

Female edition of your Sunday "habit."

Grey skirt, 2" below the knee.

Navy blue blazer without lapels.

Ivory or white silk shirt with collar.

“Normal” (flesh colored) stockings.

Plain navy pumps, 1.5" heel.

Headgear (hat/veil/mantilla): optional according to the custom.

Winter edition: mid-weight wool.
Summer edition: lightweight wool or synthetic blend.
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I hate to say it, but this is about my wardrobe. I have Black for winter though.
Also, I have a couple of “Good” Sunday outfits. Like I said, I got an Easter suit for $8.00 at Salvation army!
 
netmil(name removed by moderator):
I hate to say it, but this is about my wardrobe. I have Black for winter though.
Also, I have a couple of “Good” Sunday outfits. Like I said, I got an Easter suit for $8.00 at Salvation army!
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Why “hate to say it?” This is a great look! Black for winter? Man. You’re really pushing the envelope!
 
WOW! All the ideas! I’m amazed.

From philothea2000, ‘The Mary Dress’. Attractive, modest, feminine and patterns to boot. Made at home, the price is right, and individual material selection makes each one an ‘original’.

From mercygate, in ‘The City’, after pondering the problem, brings classic NYC ideas with a timeless outfit that works anywhere. I’d love to see this one, every Sunday.

CarolAnnSFO ‘dialed it in’ with socks.

And ally in Cali provides the west coast solution of robes that allows one to attend Mass anytime, wearing anything, and always be dressed for supper. You could even keep your robes in a closet in the church, always ready when you arrive.

So it seems that males AND females can have good, solid clothing choices, that look good year in and year out, are respectable and very thrifty.

Now, I’m just waiting for the fashion show. Are there any links to catalog pictures, anywhere? http://forums.catholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon7.gif
 
netmil(name removed by moderator):
I hate to say it, but this is about my wardrobe. I have Black for winter though.
Also, I have a couple of “Good” Sunday outfits. Like I said, I got an Easter suit for $8.00 at Salvation army!
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Hey netmil(name removed by moderator),

I’ll bet you look GREAT dressed for church! http://forums.catholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon12.gif My guess is that you would never have to apologize for the way you’re dressed for Church.

Funny thing about those so-called modesty styles, to a Catholic boy, they are really attractive. Somehow, much more so than hip-huggers down to there, and tops up to here, with everything else sticking out. Why do ya suppose that is?
 
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cargopilot:
Hey netmil(name removed by moderator),

I’ll bet you look GREAT dressed for church! http://forums.catholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon12.gif My guess is that you would never have to apologize for the way you’re dressed for Church.

Funny thing about those so-called modesty styles, to a Catholic boy, they are really attractive. Somehow, much more so than hip-huggers down to there, and tops up to here, with everything else sticking out. Why do ya suppose that is?
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You are so sweet!
You would like it in my church, the young ladies actually do dress like Ladies!
And when I see them in casual dress, to work for the church, it’s pro-life tee shirts!
 
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cargopilot:
WOW! All the ideas! I’m amazed.

…robes that allows one to attend Mass anytime, wearing anything, and always be dressed for supper. You could even keep your robes in a closet in the church, always ready when you arrive.
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Now here is a great idea!!! Start a poll for the color…😃
I want mine in off-white…goes good with my coloring and blonde hair…:whistle:
 
OK, Cargopilot, here’s a thought: why not have the ushers all wear the grey flannel/blue blazer combo? It really makes a statement about the team spirit of a parish when the ushers are in “uniform.” This is done at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue (Episcopal) where the ushers wear cutaways & striped trousers on Sundays and black tie for evening events, such as Christmas and Easter Midnight Mass. At Bethesda-by-the Sea in Palm Beach the ushers wear blue blazers and white bags. Cool! 👍

The parishes I have named here are at the top of the social scale, but in my former parish – blue collar, ethnic Italian – for special feasts the ushers would dress alike in grey flannels & blue blazers because we would always have a lot of visitors, especially for our patronal feast.
 
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mercygate:
OK, Cargopilot, here’s a thought: why not have the ushers all wear the grey flannel/blue blazer combo? It really makes a statement about the team spirit of a parish when the ushers are in “uniform.”
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I LOVE it.http://forums.catholic-questions.or...atholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon14.gif That is COOL factor ‘10’!http://forums.catholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon6.gif

I’m bringin’ this one to the usher’s meeting, next month. I hope you don’t mind, but I’m gonna take credit for the idea.http://forums.catholic-questions.org/images/icons/icon12.gif

Have you got any ideas on where we could get an affordable outfit like that, here in the sticks? Something that could be easily be duplicated for years, and afforded by any Joe Schlub (like me)?

What about the shirt, tie, shoes or any other accys.? I’m thinking white oxford, red tie and black shoes, but what do you suggest? Give me some brand names. Thanx to you, we might just have a snappy bunch of ushers.
 
cargopilot

I think your uniform is great.

My uniform changes most every Mass , sometimes a coat & tie, but usually not.
I personally have no problem with other people dressing in a less formal manner , as long as they are modest.

I f someone comes in a provacative manner, I do think they should be ministered to in a loving but firm manner.

This is a person that needs love and understanding, often times they may not fully realize that they are dressing inappropriately.

We really want them in Church where they can draw closer to the Lord ,
Lets just try be a loving guide to them.

Trick
 
My Parish is full of past middle aged and the elderly. They ALL dress in their best for Mass. After having attended at a Newman Center for 3 years and seen little but low-cut jeans, t-tops w/ no bra and flip flops, it’s a beautiful experience to see everyone dressed up to worship.
 
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catsrus:
My Parish is full of past middle aged and the elderly.
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(Blush) Well, I think I now officially fall into this catagory myself ha ha.

As I was growing up it would be downright scandalous to attend church in anything less than a tie/skirt. If you showed up in Blue Jeans and a T shirt it meant that this was all you owned.

I remember once when I was about 3 while camping there was a non-dom service at the waters edge. Even then we dressed up, but I had lost one of my shoes so Mom took me in my sock feet. I felt so out-of-place even at that young age ha ha.

To tell the truth, since I don’t work in an atomosphere where I am required to wear a suit every day, I only own 1 suit and I only wear it on Sundays and to weddings and funerals.

Another thing, when we have “Church Clean-Up” day, if I’m not properly attired I won’t go into the chapel it’s-self, just the classroooms, hallways etc.
 
I have several long skirts in basic colors and several cotton sweater twin sets that easily mix and match. This makes dressing for mass easy and is sort of a uniform without looking like I am wearing the exact same thing every Sunday. The sweaters are classic and ensure modesty (I would never go sleeveless to church). Sometimes I wear a special dress for Easter or Christmas. I never wear slacks to church (in fact I rarely wear slacks at all).

I have often thought it would be nice if the ushers at church could hand out sweaters to the inappropriately dressed women as they enter the church. It might be a subtle way of letting them know they need to cover up.
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Blanka:
I have often thought it would be nice if the ushers at church could hand out sweaters to the inappropriately dressed women as they enter the church. It might be a subtle way of letting them know they need to cover up.
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Not a bad idea, really. Look at all the restaurants that hand out loaner coats and ties to men who come in without. I suppose it’s more important to dress modestly in church than it is to dress fancy-schmancy in a restaurant. 🙂
 
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