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What to Wear: Place of Worship Attire to Church, Synagogue, Temple, Mosque

Whether you are attending a baptism, a communion or just a normal mass at a Christian church. Dressing for church really depends on particular religious restrictions. With different religions comes different dress codes. Some believe to cover every inch of skin while others believe wearing skirts to your knees is acceptable. So for this dress attire we are going to break it down based on what religion your church expresses based on our research. These are the most commonly google searched religions, there are obviously many, many religions out there. But we narrowed it down to the top religions that people have questions on what is the acceptable dress code for their services. Remember, you are in a holy place of prayer- in almost every religion it is important to cover up most skin.


 Baptist Church Attire:

Women:

Dress That Falls to the Knees

Skirt Suit Right About the Knee

 Men:

Dress Shirt (Long Sleeve Button Down)

Suit

Slacks

 Juniors:

Long Sleeved Button Down Shirt

Dress

Suit

Dress Pants

What not to wear:

T-Shirt

Jeans

Pant Suit (It is Preferred That Women Only Wear Skirts or Dresses)

Cleavage is not Preferred

Don’t Show Your Shoulders (No Tank Tops)

Shorts

 

Christian Church Attire

Women:

Dress- To the Knees

Skirt Suit Right About the Knee

Men:

Jacket

Suit

Slacks

Juniors:

Long Sleeved Button Down Shirt

Dress

Suit

Dress Pants

What not to wear:

Cleavage is Not Preferred

Don’t Show Your Shoulders

Pant Suit

Shorts

 

Catholic Church Attire:

Women:

Blouse

Skirt Suit Right About the Knee

Nice Pants

Men:

Jacket

Suit

Slacks

Juniors:

Long Sleeved Button Down Shirt

Dress

Suit

Dress Pants

What not to wear:

Cleavage is Not Preferred

Don’t Show Your Shoulders

Pant Suit

Shorts

 

Synagogue/Temple Attire:

Women:

Married Women Should Cover Their Hair

Sleeves to Elbows

Dress

Skirt Longer Than Knee Level

Pantyhose

Men:

Kippah

Yarmulke

Dress Shirt (Long Sleeved Button Down)

Long Sleeves

Jacket

Slacks

Long Pants

What not to wear:

T-Shirt

Jeans

Anything That Exposes A Lot of Skin

 

Mosque Attire:

Women:

Scarf to Cover Head

Loose Fitted Shirt (Must Cover Neck and Wrist)

Long Skirt (To Ground, Ankles Must Be Covered)

Men:

Loose Fitted Button Down Shirt

Plain Pair of Loose Dress Pants

What not to wear:

T-Shirt/ Jeans

Tight Clothing

Clothing That Shows Any Skin

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