Question About Dress

[DavidB]

Mesh t-shirt with poly-cotton crew-neck would be the best all the comfort of mesh and all the style of the crew-neck

[halconero]

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Edited January 16, 2013 by halconero

[halconero]

That's an interesting question, because it is totally unfair that my garments show on any t shirt with even remotely short sleeves, but women's garments allow them to go all but sleeveless.

Yeah, question about that. Often I'll wear just a hoodie over my garments, and the collar (I prefer the crew neck) peaks over. I didn't think it was a problem but then I got chewed out by an older member for it. Is this okay?

[rockpond]

Yeah, question about that. Often I'll wear just a hoodie over my garments, and the collar (I prefer the crew neck) peaks over. I didn't think it was a problem but then I got chewed out by an older member for it. Is this okay?

Wow... that's interesting. If I had to stop wearing any shirt that allowed my crew neck garment top to show -- I'd have to get rid of everything with a collar AND I would need to always keep the collar buttoned. Or switch to the scoop neck... which I suppose would be easier.

[canard78]

Wow... that's interesting. If I had to stop wearing any shirt that allowed my crew neck garment top to show -- I'd have to get rid of everything with a collar AND I would need to always keep the collar buttoned. Or switch to the scoop neck... which I suppose would be easier.

But if you're corporate, scoop necks look pretty odd under a white shirt at the office - I much prefer the high necks under a tie. In fact I've got about 50:50 based on tie/no-tie.

[canard78]

Yeah, question about that. Often I'll wear just a hoodie over my garments, and the collar (I prefer the crew neck) peaks over. I didn't think it was a problem but then I got chewed out by an older member for it. Is this okay?

She/he's probably remembering the good old days of ankles and wrist-length with a little flap for your business.

Have a read of this. I can't see it anywhere saying "don't let the neckline show." Print that out and keep it in your y-front pocket for next time

http://www.lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/selected-church-policies#21.1.42

By the way... the 'not touch the floor thing' - huh? How is the floor unsacred? Is that a throwback from the American flag not touching the floor.

To the OP... it doesn't say anywhere in the Garment page I've linked to that a man can't use women's ones instead... but the motives behind doing so would probably raise a few eyebrows.

[rockpond]

But if you're corporate, scoop necks look pretty odd under a white shirt at the office - I much prefer the high necks under a tie. In fact I've got about 50:50 based on tie/no-tie.

Yeah, I always wear the crew neck when I'm in a dress shirt.

When I first started wearing garments, I couldn't understand why anyone would get the scoop neck. It just seemed "old-fashioned" like what my Dad would wear. But over the past year or so, I've started to pick up some of the scoop neck style.. they ain't bad!

Is that TMI? Sorry.

[rockpond]

Have a read of this. I can't see it anywhere saying "don't let the neckline show." Print that out and keep it in your y-front pocket for next time

http://www.lds.org/h...olicies#21.1.42

What's interesting is that section of the handbook doesn't mention anything about covering any part of the garment. There is that line about not exposing the garment to those who do not understand the significance but that seems to be more about not leaving them lying around where non-members could see them.

[canard78]

What's interesting is that section of the handbook doesn't mention anything about covering any part of the garment. There is that line about not exposing the garment to those who do not understand the significance but that seems to be more about not leaving them lying around where non-members could see them.

What about:

Endowed members should wear the temple garment both day and night. They should not remove it, either entirely or partially, to work in the yard or for other activities that can reasonably be done with the garment worn properly beneath the clothing.

[Calm]

Recently I was at Deseret Book to purchase garments. I was looking for a specific fabric for my wife, but, as it turned out, the specific fabric I was looking for did not come in a women's style.

You can special order if a style isn't in a particular fabric. There is a SL number you can call if you don't want to do it through the local store or if the assistant doesn't know the procedure. When I did it, they warned it might take up to six weeks; it took much less time my memory says (this was about 8 years ago). I don't know about costs these days.

[rockpond]

What about:

Endowed members should wear the temple garment both day and night. They should not remove it, either entirely or partially, to work in the yard or for other activities that can reasonably be done with the garment worn properly beneath the clothing.

True... beneath the clothing. I guess I interpret that as the garment goes on first, underneath your clothing. I didn't read that as "every square millimeter of garment must be beneath the clothing".

As a man, I obviously let the crew neck show with certain shirts (and non-members just assume it's a regular undershirt). I try to keep my bottoms from showing when I wear shorts because... well... that's odd to have underwear that long.

But my wife is extraordinarily and constantly concerned with making sure that none of her garments show. Maybe it's for similar reasons: she thinks it looks odd. But the handbook doesn't seem quite as concerned with, for example, making sure that women don't let their tops peak out.

I dunno.

[rockpond]

You can special order if a style isn't in a particular fabric. There is a SL number you can call if you don't want to do it through the local store or if the assistant doesn't know the procedure. When I did it, they warned it might take up to six weeks; it took much less time my memory says (this was about 8 years ago). I don't know about costs these days.

Whoa! Now you've caught my attention. Will they make them in any fabric (white, obviously) or just in the currently available fabrics? Cause I would pay a bundle to get garments made in a cotton/spandex blend (95%/5%).

[Calm]

The currently available fabrics. At least that was how it was done 8ish years ago. I will see if I can find the number to call for at least info, back when I did it the local assistant said they did custom solely over the phone, but I heard someone recently did it through their local store. I think you'll need to pay extra if the reason for the custom order is nonmedical.

See here for an info page on ordering in general, just got interrupted and have to go:

http://store.lds.org...5839595#contact

Got a bit more time after all:

Special orders are also available for members who are unable to obtain correct sizing in standard garments or who have workplace requirements. Special orders for these reasons will be priced the same as standard garments. Personal preferences for garments made in style and fabric combinations not otherwise available may also be filled through special order for an additional charge.

If you have a sizing concern, a medical need, or a special requirement at your workplace please callCustomer Support and discuss your situation with a service representative. They will assist you in finding a garment to serve your needs or help you place a special order. All special orders for garments must be placed in quantities of two and must be prepaid. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.

Telephone numbers by country here: http://store.lds.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GlobalServiceCenterView?catalogId=10557&langId=-1&storeId=715839595

Edited January 16, 2013 by calmoriah

[glitterNgold]

If the sleeve end on the women's top might be constructed in such a way that it looks nice, you might start to see women wearing tops with parts of the sleeve showing.