I am not trying to micro-define what dressed up means. There is clearly a range of meaning that is quite valid. THe main point is to consider if my clothing reflects some awareness of where I am and whom I am with.
I would also want to add to the list that young men do NOT wear baseball caps in Church. In Church tradition men do not cover their heads in Church (although the clergy may, eg birettas, mitres, zuchettos etc). So what is it with the baseball caps?
And it is still regarded as an important mark of respect for men to remove head gear at solemn moments such as funerals
dress as you want, decently so as NOT to disctract your neighbour or cause fashion parade. I go to a Roman catholic church for sunday mass in jeans, T shirt and slippers because its comfort and affordable to me and thats my daily wear. Continue reading “I tried to provide a range of possibilities and things to avoid”