Poll For Active L D S Men: Do You Wear A White Dress Shirt To Church On Sundays?

[Buckeye]

Because there are so many here that unless it's spelled out and signed by the first presidency and quorum of the twelve they just don't get it. White is the color of the priesthood. You'll never see the the prophets were a color dress shirt to church. They set the standard and they are who we should emulate always. If the savior wore a suit you can believe he would be wearing a white dress shirt. I've been taught by apostles that white should always be proper dress for priesthood holders... I just follow their lead.

 

According to LDS scripture, Christ will neither wear a white shirt nor a suit when he returns:

 

O Lord, thou shalt come down to make thy name known to thine adversaries, and all nations shall tremble at thy presence—

And it shall be said: Who is this that cometh down from God in heaven with dyed garments; yea, from the regions which are not known, clothed in his glorious apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength?

And he shall say: I am he who spake in righteousness, mighty to save.

And the Lord shall be red in his apparel, and his garments like him that treadeth in the wine-vat.

 

(D&C 133:42, 46-48)

 

Considering that the priesthood is an order patterned after Christ, it seems a fair bet that white shirts and suits are not a necessary part of that order.  If you need further proof, just read Joseph's account of the first vision (no suits) and of Moroni's visit (no suit or shirt; instead an open robe suggesting no garments  )  Also consider that non-white garments are made for military personnel.  Suits and white shirts are culture. There's nothing wrong with them.  But they are not the gospel. 

[Opinion Slayer]

Bluebell,

When have you ever seen your bishop, stake president, apostles and prophet wear a color dress shirt to church? And I'd like to see someone try to do their priesthood duty in the temple without a white shirt, lol good luck with that one. You can follow whoever's example you want. I'll stick to following the prophets.

[bluebell]

Bluebell,

When have you ever seen your bishop, stake president, apostles and prophet wear a color dress shirt to church? And I'd like to see someone try to do their priesthood duty in the temple without a white shirt, lol good luck with that one. You can follow whoever's example you want. I'll stick to following the prophets.

 

You can do whatever you want.

 

You just can't judge men for not wearing a white shirt.  If you want to follow our prophet's example, start with that one.  

 

And wearing white in the temple has nothing to do with doing someone's priesthood duty.  Everyone wears white.  

Edited June 11, 2014 by bluebell

[Senator]

Bluebell,

When have you ever seen your bishop, stake president, apostles and prophet wear a color dress shirt to church? And I'd like to see someone try to do their priesthood duty in the temple without a white shirt, lol good luck with that one. You can follow whoever's example you want. I'll stick to following the prophets.

 

In other words, it is a tradition. And it's best not to go against tradition. There's some truth to that. Tradition can induce order, but it has it weaknesses.

[Opinion Slayer]

Buckeye, you should look up the definition of the word IF. Check your reading comprehension.

[Senator]

Buckeye, you should look up the definition of the word IF. Check your reading comprehension.

 

Check your interpersonal relations skills.

Edited June 11, 2014 by Senator

[Opinion Slayer]

Bluebell,

You should read Elder Oaks talk on judgment. Its obvious you don't understand the difference between intermediate judgment and final judgment.

And your comment on how wearing a white shirt in the temple has nothing to do with priesthood duty is hilarious. That was great that's why I keep coming back here... This site is great lol.

[bluebell]

Bluebell,

You should read Elder Oaks talk on judgment. Its obvious you don't understand the difference between intermediate judgment and final judgment.

And your comment on how wearing a white shirt in the temple has nothing to do with priesthood duty is hilarious. That was great that's why I keep coming back here... This site is great lol.

 

[cinepro]

Because there are so many here that unless it's spelled out and signed by the first presidency and quorum of the twelve they just don't get it. White is the color of the priesthood. You'll never see the the prophets were a color dress shirt to church. They set the standard and they are who we should emulate always. If the savior wore a suit you can believe he would be wearing a white dress shirt. I've been taught by apostles that white should always be proper dress for priesthood holders... I just follow their lead.

Amen brother! I say bring back the good ol' days, when deacons really knew how to represent!

(Actual picture of deacons dressed to pass the Sacrament in a Utah ward in the 1930s)

[bluebell]

Amen brother! I say bring back the good ol' days, when deacons really knew how to represent!

(Actual picture of deacons dressed to pass the Sacrament in a Utah ward in the 1930s)

 

Oh, how we have fallen!  

[Senator]

The only way we can get this dead horse to die is enact a cultural expectation for all women and girls to dress the same on Sundays.

 

That'll do it!

Edited June 11, 2014 by Senator

[Buckeye]

Amen brother! I say bring back the good ol' days, when deacons really knew how to represent!

(Actual picture of deacons dressed to pass the Sacrament in a Utah ward in the 1930s)

 

 

(Actual picture of apostles dressed to pass the first sacrament in a Jerusalem ward in AD 28)

 

(Check that.  Judging by all the hoodies this must be a ward in central Harlem)

[frank_jessop]

 

I wear a white shirt every week, but not for doctrinal reasons. I also am clean shaven, but again not for doctrinal reasons.

I should note that attorneys appearing in Court dress very conservatively, and about 95% of the time wear a white shirt (the other 5% where a light blue, or light yellow or some other business-casual colored shirt).

Male politicians likewise dress conservatively, and almost always wear white shirts.

Men applying for professional jobs show up for interviews in very conservative dress, and almost always wear white shirts.

There are times and places where people can "make a statement" by wearing unusual clothing. And there are times and places where that statement is inappropriate. A worship service is not a place to "make a statement" by wearing unusual clothing.

Thanks,

-Smac

Are you saying non-white shirt is "unusual clothing" and is inappropriate for Church?

[frank_jessop]

I haven't worn a white shirt in years; until a few weeks ago, a polo style PGA golf shirt.

[cinepro]

I haven't worn a white shirt in years; until a few weeks ago, a polo style PGA golf shirt.

 

So, do you wear a suit when you golf?

[BookofMormonLuvr]

Because there are so many here that unless it's spelled out and signed by the first presidency and quorum of the twelve they just don't get it. White is the color of the priesthood. You'll never see the the prophets were a color dress shirt to church. They set the standard and they are who we should emulate always. If the savior wore a suit you can believe he would be wearing a white dress shirt. I've been taught by apostles that white should always be proper dress for priesthood holders... I just follow their lead.

Yahshua (Jesus) is whom we should emulate always.

"Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." 3 Nephi 27:27

So while Thomas S. Monson et al may be good examples to follow, our standard should always be the Messiah Himself.

[strappinglad]

I suppose the church could provide a uniform of some type for the deacons and elders . Maybe just a cassock.

The deacons who wear a colored shirt so as to not pass the sacrament, are saying quite a bit about their attitude toward the priesthood ordinances and probably should refrain from participating .Those who have the proper attitude can wear any color shirt, as outlined in the handbook.

[Palerider]

O.k. So I'm not active.....I just can't resist responding to this thread.

 

When I was active I wore a white shirt 95% of the time.

 

When I was called into the Bishopric in my western states ward, All three of the Stake Presidency were there and I was immediately informed that "We are a white shirt stake" and that I should dress appropriately. Apparently my light cream colored shirt (that I only wore occasionally) wasn't fitting the bill. That would have been around 2004.

 

On the rare occasions that I do attend church now, I make it a point not to wear a white shirt.

[smac97]

 

Are you saying non-white shirt is "unusual clothing" and is inappropriate for Church?

Nope. In fact, I look forward to the day when I can start wearing non-white shirts on occasion (man, I may even grow a beard!).

-Smac

[Guest]

Pa Pa

What do you mean by,"when it matches"?

My suit and tie...tie is always my first choice and everything is built around it. If I wear white, then almost any tie will do, if wearing a full suit.

[toon]

I used to wear white shirts all week to work; it was just natural to wear the same thing to Sunday meetings because I had so many white shirts. Then work be came much more casual and I stopped wearing white shirts as often.  My attire at church also changed.  I don't think about it anymore and I don't focus on what others wear at church. 

 

 

Pretty much the same.  I wear what I have in the wardrobe.  Yes, I still have white shirts, but they're in the minority.  (Is that racist?)  I also sometimes dont' wear a tie, but because I'm making some sort of statement, but because I hate wearing ties.  They're uncomfotrable, and I don't think sackcloth and ashes needs to be part of the church going experience.  I also don't focus on what others wear.

[toon]

I wear a white shirt every week, but not for doctrinal reasons. I also am clean shaven, but again not for doctrinal reasons.

I should note that attorneys appearing in Court dress very conservatively, and about 95% of the time wear a white shirt (the other 5% where a light blue, or light yellow or some other business-casual colored shirt).

Male politicians likewise dress conservatively, and almost always wear white shirts.

Men applying for professional jobs show up for interviews in very conservative dress, and almost always wear white shirts.

There are times and places where people can "make a statement" by wearing unusual clothing. And there are times and places where that statement is inappropriate. A worship service is not a place to "make a statement" by wearing unusual clothing.

Thanks,

-Smac

 

I've never noticed a preference for white shirts on attorneys in court in California.  And despite being heavily involved in recruiting at a large firm, I haven't noticed applicants wearing white shirts in interviews.

 

I dont' think I'm making a statement when I wear a shirt that is not white or forego a tie, nor do I assume others making statements when I see how they are dressed, at least most of the time.  Perhaps that is why, despite all the court appearances and job interviews, I cannot recall any predominant shirt color.

[Zakuska]

I wonder if Jesus will conform to the Church "Uniform" policy on his return?

 

Something tells me all the arguing over what to wear is one of those things that is unimportant in the grand skeam of things.

[toon]

Many years ago, my white-shirt wearing boss at work put the results of a study in all the men's inboxes. Basically, the results of that study said that when men of similar authority made similar remarks or requests for work to be done, the ones wearing white shirts were taken more seriously. The next best results were obtained by men wearing light blue or gray shirts. Bright colors did not fare well, and the worst were colors not seen as masculine such as lavender, pale yellow, or pink.  Cultural, subconscious, or were the men wearing white superior bosses? I don't know, and don't know if a study today would obtain the same results. This was a couple of decades back, right before the business casual look took off. And at the time company dress code was that in the presence of customers, you always wore a suit and tie. That dress code does not exist today at my old company. 

But I suspect that at least in socially conservative institutions like the LDS church, that study would still be valid. So no, a white shirt does not guarantee you a spot in the kingdom, but it might help you keep the deacons in line. 

 

That might be no longer be accurate.

 

Regardless, if I hand an associate an assignment, and he or she takes it less seriously because of the color of shirt I'm wearing, then that associate might not be long for the job.

 

If I'm sitting across the table in union negotiations and the union rep doesn't take our proposal seriously because of the color of shirt I'm wearing, regardless of the fact that I'm likely still overdressed for the occasion as the only one in a suit, then most likely it's to his and the union's peril.

[toon]

Bluebell,

When have you ever seen your bishop, stake president, apostles and prophet wear a color dress shirt to church? And I'd like to see someone try to do their priesthood duty in the temple without a white shirt, lol good luck with that one. You can follow whoever's example you want. I'll stick to following the prophets.

 

 

I'd like to see someone do their priesthood duty in the temple without white pants (men).  But I'm sure you don't wear white pants and suit to Church, unless you're Colonel Sanders.