Dress for a Casual Mormon Dance
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If you find yourself invited to a Mormon (Latter-day Saint) dance, you may be wondering what is appropriate to wear. Latter-day Saint youth are encouraged to dress modestly. They dress with respect for themselves, others around them, and God. Here are some simple steps and guidelines to dressing for a Mormon dance.
Steps
- Find a shirt or blouse. Look for something that fits you comfortably. Avoid shirts or blouses that are sleeveless, sheer, too tight, or show your midriff.
- Find a skirt or modest pants. Skirts or modest pants are the general requirement for casual dances. Skirts should be longer than mid-thigh. A looser, fuller skirt is better for dancing, so you may want to keep that in mind.
- Wear a dress. Avoid ones that are too short or tight, but there are still plenty of options out there for you. Check sites such as [1] or [2] for ideas
- Select a shirt or blouse. Look for something that fits you comfortably. Avoid shirts or blouses that are sleeveless, sheer, too tight, or show your midriff.
- Choose a skirt. Skirts or modest pants are the general requirement for casual dances. Skirts should be longer than mid-thigh. A looser, fuller skirt is better for dancing, so you may want to keep that in mind.
- Wear a dress. Avoid ones that are too short or tight, but there are still plenty of options out there for you. Check sites such as [3] or [4] for ideas.
Tips
- Don't be tempted to wear something too tight or revealing, thinking it will attract the young men. Latter-day Saint youth take modesty seriously, and aren't attracted to immodesty.
- Make sure that your clothes are clean.
- Here are some examples of what you might want to wear to a church dance:
- Casual Dress or a Pants Dance:</b> Wear a long t-shirt or a sweater and a pair of Jeans, khaki pants or skirt.
- Chapel or Best Dress: Wear a skirt and blouse or a simple dress.
- Semi-Formal Dress: This means best dress but a little fancier.
Warnings
- Do not lower your standards for any activity, doing so sends a message that you are using your body for attention.
- If you are not dressed appropriately, an adult leader may take you aside and remind you of the church's modesty standards.
Related Articles
- Dress Modestly for a Mormon Church (for Females)
- Be a Mormon Teen
- Dress Appropriately for a School Dance
- Act at Your First School Dance
- Dress for a High School Dance (Girls)
