Author Topic: Question about Dress Code (Read 2260 times)

Tyler · « **on:** June 28, 2013, 08:21:05 PM »

I'm going to mass tonight with my mother at a SSPX chapel near my house, and neither of us are sure about what to wear. Can I get some help with what we should wear please?

Mabel · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:24:47 PM »

All acceptable: shirt and tie, a nice polo and khaki pants, or a suit. Brown or black shoes.

We don't usually do suits for weekday mass, but it won't hurt anything if you do and you won't be out of place.

Tyler · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:27:48 PM »

Thank you!

Also, what should women wear? My mother's not sure.

ServusSpiritusSancti · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:28:16 PM »

Welcome, Tyler.

The dress code for males is a dress shirt and a tie with khaki pants and dress shoes. Suits will also work.

For women: long sleeves, long skirt, and a head covering (chapel veil is best).

Hope this helps.

God Bless.

Zeitun · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:28:29 PM »

Agree with Mabel.

For ladies a casual, modest skirt or dress that is at least knee length, not form fitting, and a head covering. Hose not required if the skirt is long. No backless sandals.

jen51 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:37:57 PM »

Quote from: Zeitun

Agree with Mabel.

For ladies a casual, modest skirt or dress that is at least knee length, not form fitting, and a head covering. Hose not required if the skirt is long. No backless sandals.

And I would add to that a modest neckline on the blouse or dress. :)

Is this your first traditional Latin Mass, Tyler?

Tyler · « **Reply #6 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:42:47 PM »

This is my first. My parish is run by Dominicans. I've been wanting to go to a Latin mass for a while, buy hadn't gotten around to it until now.

Anyway, thanks everyone!

jen51 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 28, 2013, 08:46:21 PM »

Quote from: Tyler

This is my first. My parish is run by Dominicans. I've been wanting to go to a Latin mass for a while, buy hadn't gotten around to it until now.

Anyway, thanks everyone!

What happy news! Soak it all in, it'll be beautiful. :)

Solidus · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2013, 09:28:11 PM »

Dress code for guys is pretty simple. That's been covered.

For women it can get complicated because the fashions tend to immodesty. If the neckline is kinda low she can compensate by wearing a scarf. I hear lots of ladies complaining about how almost all the blouses nowadays have plunging necklines to some extent and this is how they deal with it.

I'd highly recommend going to a High Mass on Sunday.

Enjoy!

Tyler · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2013, 11:18:08 PM »

I just got back from mass and it was a beautiful mass. It was definitely different from what I'm used to, but I really liked it. I have a feeling I'll be back.

Matthew · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2013, 11:28:46 PM »

Quote from: ServusSpiritusSancti

Welcome, Tyler.

The dress code for males is a dress shirt and a tie with khaki pants and dress shoes. Suits will also work.

For women: long sleeves, long skirt, and a head covering (chapel veil is best).

Hope this helps.

God Bless.

Actually, anything modest with sleeves is OK.

Don't get the impression that every female at an SSPX chapel wears long sleeves even in the summer. It's simply not the case. In fact, I'd say it's quite rare.

Sure, there's the "ideal", but it's hard enough for those new to Tradition to find something modest.