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

[Duncan]

Cartoon ties? Pink shirts? Cargo pants? What's next Crocs at church? !  I had to leave stake conference some years ago when I saw a guy wear a light grey suit, a shirt that had no collar on it and, get this, he was wearing crocs and wool socks............... I had to go out to the foyer to regain my composure. How on earth is he allowed to leave the house looking like that? Happy he was at Church, yet that man has no clue how to dress himself!

 

please, for those of us who care about Fashion, have some regard for our delicate fashion feelings!!!!

Edited June 13, 2014 by Duncan

[thesometimesaint]

 

You and I have different ideas on not expensive, friend.

 

No doubt, but my suits last a long time. I've found that through sad experience the cheaper ones are that way for a reason.

[ERayR]

Cartoon ties? Pink shirts? Cargo pants? What's next Crocs at church? !  I had to leave stake conference some years ago when I saw a guy wear a light grey suit, a shirt that had no collar on it and, get this, he was wearing crocs and wool socks............... I had to go out to the foyer to regain my composure. How on earth is he allowed to leave the house looking like that? Happy he was at Church, yet that man has no clue how to dress himself!

 

please, for those of us who care about Fashion, have some regard for our delicate fashion feelings!!!!

 

Jesus would have loved Crocs. 

[Duncan]

Jesus would have loved Crocs. 

 

 

bite your tongue you will!

[strappinglad]

Jesus would have loved Crocs.

Jesus loves all creatures. Crocs are awesome, so are gators. I have not yet figured out why there is such a thing as a blobfish, but it does show a sense of humor.

Edited June 15, 2014 by strappinglad

[Nate]

People who wear non-white shirts to church are loved by the Lord, just like everybody else.  I choose to wear a white shirt to church as a reminder of covenants.  Jeffrey R. Holland said:

 

May I suggest that wherever possible a white shirt be worn by the deacons, teachers, and priests who handle the sacrament. For sacred ordinances in the Church we often use ceremonial clothing, and a white shirt could be seen as a gentle reminder of the white clothing you wore in the baptismal font and an anticipation of the white shirt you will soon wear into the temple and onto your missions.

 

That simple suggestion is not intended to be pharisaic or formalistic. We do not want deacons or priests in uniforms or unduly concerned about anything but the purity of their lives. But how our young people dress can teach a holy principle to us all, and it certainly can convey sanctity. As President David O. McKay taught, a white shirt contributes to the sacredness of the holy sacrament (see Conference Report, Oct. 1956, p. 89).

Full article: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/10/this-do-in-remembrance-of-me

[carbon dioxide]

I used to wear all black to Church on occasion back when I was attended BYU.  I have not wore a suit since my mission and that was about 20 years ago.  I just like wearing what I want to wear.  I don't want to be a clone of everyone else. 

[smac97]

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 will defer to your experience.

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.

I work for a firm which is based out of San Diego (I run its Utah office). I flew down to San Diego for a one-week training session when I was first hired, and I was told beforehand that there was a "no tie in the office" policy. Nevertheless, wanting to make a good impression, I wore a white shirt and tie to the office on my first day. I was excoriated for it. From then on, it was golf shirts every day.

Thanks,

-Smac

[mnn727]

I was the executive secretary for a while. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Double posting

Edited June 16, 2014 by mnn727

[mnn727]

I was the executive secretary for a while. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Wow you're weird!

 

When I was called as Ward Exec Sec I told my wife I instantly turned into the most hated man in the ward. People would see you coming and turn and walk (sometimes run) away.

 

Thankfully my Bishop only kept people in that position for two years. I'm back to being liked again.

 

I really feel sorry for our past Stake Exec Secretary, he held that calling for 22 years, right up until the time they called him to be a Bishop.

Edited June 16, 2014 by mnn727

[Rock_N_Roll]

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)

Reminds me of a group of waiters...

[Bob Crockett]

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 try jury cases for schools and churches.  I tell my executives and inside lawyers not to wear white shirts, as it is off-putting.

 

In California, I'd say that most lawyers in state court don't wear white shirts; in federal court most do.

 

In California, politicians no longer wear white shirts; they are more likely to wear dresses, skirts or pantsuits.

 

I wear a white shirt to church just so that the Young Men don't ask me why I'm not.  

[thesometimesaint]

Wow you're weird!

 

When I was called as Ward Exec Sec I told my wife I instantly turned into the most hated man in the ward. People would see you coming and turn and walk (sometimes run) away.

 

Thankfully my Bishop only kept people in that position for two years. I'm back to being liked again.

 

I really feel sorry for our past Stake Exec Secretary, he held that calling for 22 years, right up until the time they called him to be a Bishop.

 

Guilty as charged.

 

I was one for about 18 months, we moved out of the Ward. But I value the experience.

 

22 years.    That's not a Calling that's a career.

[cinepro]

People who wear non-white shirts to church are loved by the Lord, just like everybody else.  I choose to wear a white shirt to church as a reminder of covenants.  Jeffrey R. Holland said:

 

May I suggest that wherever possible a white shirt be worn by the deacons, teachers, and priests who handle the sacrament. For sacred ordinances in the Church we often use ceremonial clothing, and a white shirt could be seen as a gentle reminder of the white clothing you wore in the baptismal font and an anticipation of the white shirt you will soon wear into the temple and onto your missions.

 

That simple suggestion is not intended to be pharisaic or formalistic. We do not want deacons or priests in uniforms or unduly concerned about anything but the purity of their lives. But how our young people dress can teach a holy principle to us all, and it certainly can convey sanctity. As President David O. McKay taught, a white shirt contributes to the sacredness of the holy sacrament (see Conference Report, Oct. 1956, p. 89).

Full article: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1995/10/this-do-in-remembrance-of-me

 

The problem I have with that is that we wear all-white when performing baptisms and Temple ordinances.  So it seems silly to me to suggest a white shirt is some kind of symbolic "reminder", but a dark blue, gray or black suit is fine as well (and even encouraged).  If God really cares, then it should be white suit/shoes/tie/shirt.  Or maybe a green tie. 

[amo]

cinepro wrote :  " The problem I have with that is that we wear all-white when performing baptisms and Temple ordinances.  So it seems silly to me to suggest a white shirt is some kind of symbolic "reminder", but a dark blue, gray or black suit is fine as well (and even encouraged).  If God really cares, then it should be white suit/shoes/tie/shirt.  Or maybe a green tie.  "

 

I couldn't agree with u more... If it's a question/matter of "reminder", I think our underwear do a better job, and it's "official doctrine"...

 

Amo

[rodheadlee]

I wear a T shirt and shorts every day of my life except Sundays. So I like getting out the one white shirt I have and dressing up for Church. Looking around the EQ classroom I realize it's sort of a low budget dress up but it's one price you pay for living on a small sail boat. There is no room for more shoes, pants and shirts.

 

We showed up in a Grand Cayman ward in our swim trunks and T- shirts as we had to dinghy to shore to get there. People were so friendly it was tough to make it to the restroom to change into church clothing in time for Sacrament to start.

[Damien the Leper]

On the few occasions that I attend an LDS sacrament meeting I have noticed that most of the men are wearing a white dress shirt as part of their Sunday attire. What do you do?

 

White is so boring. I like color.

 

Rather than wearing dark colors to a funeral, I decided to wear a bright orange button down shirt with a University of Utah tie. My bud who had passed would have understood my reasons.

[MatthewG]

99% of the time, it is the unofficial uniform of the Priesthood. You don't quite measure up if you're in another color.

That's hilariously prejudice and false.