Q&A for How to Dress Modestly for a Mormon Church (for Females)

Yes, that would be acceptable. You may wear any dress shoes, and any dress with sleeves (provided it reaches the knees).

It's best to dress up, if only for respect for the person who has passed on, but you don't necessarily have to adhere to strict Mormon dress codes. However, most of the things that would be inappropriate in an LDS church would also be inappropriate at a funeral, so you shouldn't have a problem finding something that won't conflict.

Yes, you should always strive to live by the church standards. Think about if Jesus were to walk in the room.

No. If you must wear a top that has shoulder-straps, put a shrug, coat, or sweater over it. Make sure you keep it on throughout the entire service.

Dress pants would be acceptable, if that's what you have. A blouse or dressy shirt would work better for your top.

You can wear pants, but make sure they at least look nice. Nothing too casual, nothing stained.

Wear a dress that covers your shoulders and goes past your fingertips when you have your hands at your side. You could also wear a skirt that goes past your fingertips. Make sure nothing you wear is see-through and if you don't have a nice sleeved shirt, you can wear a jacket over something sleeveless.

Sleeves, no cleavage, not super tight, goes to the knee or just above. Rule of thumb: If it is sexually suggestive, don't wear it.

Yes. While it is considered more appropriate to wear a dress, especially at the graveside service, you can definitely wear slacks, but only if they are dressy.

Yes, a school jacket would be fine as long as it fits the code. When you get to the church, they should have coat hooks that you can hang your jacket on while you're attending church.

No, you don't have to do that. It is a reception, so feel free to wear blue jeans if you want (depending not the preference of the couple, of course). You can wear whatever shoes you want. Just go as you.

You cannot wear a hat inside the church, because it can be seen as disrespectful. However, you can wear a hat to church and remove it upon entering the service.

Most women tend to wear skirts or dresses, but as long as they're nice, you shouldn't have a problem.

Of course you can wear a swimsuit if you are going swimming. Avoid bikini style swimwear, though, and go for a one-piece or dress style bathing suit. You can find bathing suits with sleeves and even legs that go up to or past the knee.

Typically it is recommended that you wear a white shirt and tie to church, but it is not a sin to do otherwise.

Yes, LDS women should dress modestly even in the home.

Yes, it is.

You can wear any color! Just as long as what you wear is nice (a dress or skirt) and modest. As long as you are looking your best and dressing respectfully, it doesn't matter if you have a different style than most girls. To add a little color to all black, you could try a colorful necklace, or earrings, or even some bright lipstick.

Yes, you can.

If it is reasonable length and patterned. Neutral polka-dots and striped skirts are OK, and so are jean skirts. Just make sure that they're not too short. Fingertip length!

You would need to wear a dress that comes at least to the knee over your shorts, that way you will still remain "modest". Although, proceed with caution because some Mormons consider it disrespectful of their religion when people wear shorts, even if they are under a dress. Find out how strict they are with the dress code beforehand and plan accordingly. And note, many churches would find shorts too casual for attendance at services but not necessarily as a tourist visiting the church.

While it is considered more appropriate to wear a dress, especially at a Temple, you can definitely wear slacks, but only if they are dressy ones.

Try wearing something else than jeans, God does look at our hearts not the clothes we wear, but looking formal if you can let’s people know that you are making an effort to appear at your best.