I would hope well. There's nothing extreme here. I know many feel you should "come as you are" but, with ultra-revealing clothing, ink/tattoos, graphic T's, it just gets awkward for others when attire is beyond what's acceptable in a church. Most jobs have expectations regarding attire, what's wrong with church? I'm not saying ties and sport coats for all, just decorum. I'm not criticizing those who, lacking the means to have better, come attired with soiled/worn clothes. That I can live with. It's the extremes, worn by both men and women, that are inappropriate for the time and place that just makes it uncomfortable for many.
Years ago, I was lead usher for the mass that I attended and among the things that I had to do was get volunteers for the offertory. Well, I'm guessing not unique in Novus Ordo-land, about 98% (if not more) of attendees at my parish and that mass preferred not to volunteer for this role. Some would outright refuse without me having to ask. Others, after being asked once, changed their seats never to be seen again at their former location. So, I got sick of this routine week in and out and delegated it to a gregarious fellow usher - perfect job for him. He was like the mayor, personality wise. So one week, I asked him "did you get people for the offertory?" to which he responded "Yes". I thought no more of it till we were lined up to walk down the aisle for the collection. I then see these two young women with ultra short shorts get up and pick up the gifts. Our custom was to bow after presenting the gifts to the priest which they did....and more than one person gasped audibly. I never thought I would need to have "the talk" with those who were tasked with getting volunteers, but as I quickly learned, I was quite wrong.
Even if permissible, care is needed. I once attended a wedding in Belgium in which a Scottish colleague wore a kilt. It was a windy day. I leave the rest up to your imagination. -:
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I would hope well. There's nothing extreme here. I know many feel you should "come as you are" but, with ultra-revealing clothing, ink/tattoos, graphic T's, it just gets awkward for others when attire is beyond what's acceptable in a church. Most jobs have expectations regarding attire, what's wrong with church? I'm not saying ties and sport coats for all, just decorum. I'm not criticizing those who, lacking the means to have better, come attired with soiled/worn clothes. That I can live with. It's the extremes, worn by both men and women, that are inappropriate for the time and place that just makes it uncomfortable for many.
Years ago, I was lead usher for the mass that I attended and among the things that I had to do was get volunteers for the offertory. Well, I'm guessing not unique in Novus Ordo-land, about 98% (if not more) of attendees at my parish and that mass preferred not to volunteer for this role. Some would outright refuse without me having to ask. Others, after being asked once, changed their seats never to be seen again at their former location. So, I got sick of this routine week in and out and delegated it to a gregarious fellow usher - perfect job for him. He was like the mayor, personality wise. So one week, I asked him "did you get people for the offertory?" to which he responded "Yes". I thought no more of it till we were lined up to walk down the aisle for the collection. I then see these two young women with ultra short shorts get up and pick up the gifts. Our custom was to bow after presenting the gifts to the priest which they did....and more than one person gasped audibly. I never thought I would need to have "the talk" with those who were tasked with getting volunteers, but as I quickly learned, I was quite wrong.
No shorts? Don't tell the guys in Bermuda!
Or people in Scotland?
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=can+you+wear+a+kil+to+church#kpvalbx=_1rLOY_D4N5WmqtsPjdaryAo_38
Even if permissible, care is needed. I once attended a wedding in Belgium in which a Scottish colleague wore a kilt. It was a windy day. I leave the rest up to your imagination. -:
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