Honey, What should I wear to the church?

Somewhat surprisingly, one of the most vexing questions for men is what to wear to church. The matter is made more difficult by the proliferation of various religions annd even different denominations.  Add to this the changing fashions, especially the trend to what we can call “casual with a vengeance.“  Altogether, we have a situation that can confuse even a college professor.

Fortunately, the Internet provides numerous resources to help men sort through this dilemma. I like the article linked-to below. Surely, dressing on the more conservative side is a smart move for any gentleman. This does not mean one has to dress up in black tie and tails, or in a character outfit which makes you look like a butler.

It is actually easier to identify and rule out attire which is not appropriate. The two biggest no – no’s are shorts and sandals. Appearing as though you have just come off the beach when going to church may be okay for young adults in Miami Beach, though I question it. Wearing something like that too a traditional church could be quite the faux pas.  Best to air on the conservative side

In a religious ceremony, we are supposed to be focused on adoration and veneration. Anything which causes the mind to wander, that is, any distraction, shows disrespect for others, to say nothing of the divine.

Plain clothes without any rips or tears are an absolute must. T-shirts — A garment in the category of underwear, should never be worn without an over shirt. Untucked shirts, if designed to be worn that way, can be acceptable. As for pants, jeans are out-of-bounds, especially with any tears or holes, even when they have been made that way in the factory. It speaks of a pretty high level of disrespect.

In short, anything which could make it harder for others to be comfortable and focused should be left at home.

What to wear to church:

 https://www.themodestman.com/what-to-wear-to-church/

Looking Smart, Casually

In these days when casual reigns, the speaker on the video linked to below shows clearly how men can dress on the casual side and still look quite classy. This may not do for the bank president. But for a casual or even semi-dressy dinner party, the look shown here should be fine. 

https://youtu.be/mviuqakD7dM?is=9caHeeejEHW0R4P9

Introduction/Chapter One

 Men’s fashion, like other areas of contemporary life, seems to have descended into something approaching anarchy. The 1960s Do your own thing,” movement begat the 1970s Me Generation.  Each decade following has been something of a variation on this theme of individuality, expressing oneself. So, in many cases, not just tradition, but quality materials and common sense have been regarded as antiquated concepts.  A handsome tastefullook has been too often thrown over for the casual look, even the messy look, as with hair.  

Much later on, a new attitude of Rebellion took hold as everyday people took a stand against what used to be called the establishment, and now goes by other names. The T-shirt – which is really a part of men’s underwear, stylistically speaking — has become a shirt deriguer for men as well as women, children as well as dogs!

But as often happens, the new becomes old. The refreshing becomes the stale. And so the miasma of now  is evolving into a period of searching, and for the most part, the searching is more honest than before.

And so, this new web log has begun in the hopes that people who are searching will find guidance for how to wear clothes in a Smart, yet stylish, way.  Fashion and style in clothing is an important expression of one’s values. Your blog author hopes the present effort will lead toward solutions which are pleasing to the eye, comfortable to put on, and durable. Thus, onward to success in fashion!