Author Topic: What is Proper Attire to Wear to the Traditional Latin Mass? (Read 12548 times)

Sigismund · « **Reply #25 on:** August 12, 2011, 08:32:34 PM »

Quote from: Truth is Eternal

Today at work I made the mistake of telling someone I spent hours shopping for dress clothes for Church.

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Coworker: They can't tell you how to dress for Church.
Me: Yes they can.
Coworker: No they can't.
Me. We are not a come as you are Church but we are an amend your life Church.

After my last comment he did not respond.

That reminds me of a TV sitcom I saw back in the day when I still watched TV. One character goes to confession, and is surprised at the severity of his penance. Another character replies, "We are not a church for wusses."

Santo Subito · « **Reply #26 on:** August 12, 2011, 11:35:42 PM »

The minimum I'd wear is a collared shirt, khaki's, and dress shoes. Business casual would be the baseline. Anything above and beyond that is fine too.

Sigismund · « **Reply #27 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:30:20 AM »

That seems reasonable.

s2srea · « **Reply #28 on:** August 13, 2011, 09:49:13 AM »

I'm sorry guys, but I got a bone to pick with those who think a collared shirt is suitable for mass. I- mean, c'mon. At a minimum, a dress tie- if you don't have a suit top- fine, but wear a tie at a minimum. I've discussed in another thread why this should be so. Its an outward sign of respect. We are not a third world country; we have no excuses.

Here's a better question: What is a GOOD reason not to wear a tie and dress "UP" for our Lord?

Work: Keep a dress shirt and tie in the car- change in the bathroom.

Cant afford it: Go to the thrift store. If you still cant afford it- pm me; I'll buy it for you.

Sigismund · « **Reply #29 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:16:03 PM »

Kudos on the offer to buy a tie for someone.

As I have said, I wear a tie to Sunday or Holy Day Mass. I do not always wear one on weekdays. I don't think that is disrespectful, but I suppose we will have to disagree.