https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:46:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-257112 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:49:09 +0000 Kyle 257112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tons of Mormon neighbors. When my son was in high school, it was customary for the girls to avoid sleeveless or strapless dresses for dances. We are not talking frumpy, but a bit more modest, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256847 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:15:14 +0000 crwilson 256847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you - you confirmed my instincts. I'd forgotten about ShabbyApple; I've been wanting to order something from them for a long time. At first, I was planning on wearing my black strapless dress because it's the only cocktail-like dress that I have, but I'm glad that I thought better of it. I'm not sure that it fits anymore anyway.</p> <p>Steph - I did ask my mentee about dress code, and he answered by saying that women would probably wear dresses and men would wear ties and jackets. That wasn't exactly the info I was hoping to obtain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256781 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:16:55 +0000 Anonymous 256781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also look at Latter Day Bride to get a feel for wedding and formal wear -- <a href="http://www.latterdaybride.com/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.latterdaybride.com/index.php</a> </p> <p>I grew up in the midwest and had some Mormon friends for a little while. She dressed no differently from anyone else I knew; cap sleeves, sleeveless, spaghetti strap, you name it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256777 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:59:16 +0000 MsMaven 256777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Mormon website is <a href="http://www.clothedmuch.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.clothedmuch.com/</a></p> <p>Elaine is such a cutie, and has a lot of fun with her clothes while still keeping modest. I don't think she has anything on wedding receptions, which are held in a hall or a church meeting hall. You don't have to worry about appropriate temple attire--only members in good standing can attend the actual temple ceremony. I have Mormon relatives. </p> <p>You don't have to wear long sleeve. Short sleeves, cap sleeves or even sleeveless will be okay. </p> <p>All the advice above is good. If your dress/outfit is close to the knee, not too tight, and doesn't show too much skin on top you will be fine. Cleavage will draw stares. I see you are in the mid-west, and if the reception is held there, you will probably see a wider variety of clothing choices. </p> <p>And yes, the teenagers tend to be far more adventurous (shall we say) than the older folks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256758 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:30:31 +0000 chewyspaghetti 256758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It just all depends on the Temple, and how traditional it is (much like Catholic churches). I was at a Mormon funeral where the young girls (teens who were church members) were in spaghetti strap tops, and I was surprised. I think that short sleeve would be appropriate in all but the most strict of groups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256747 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:41:26 +0000 Steph 256747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not Mormon, so I can't vouch for the accuracy of this, but it sounds like what I have heard in the past: <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-Modestly-for-a-Mormon-Church-%28for-Females%29" rel="nofollow">http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-M.....Females%29</a></p> <p>Alternatively, could you ask your mentee if there is anything you should know regarding the dress code? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256745 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:39:20 +0000 Dusty 256745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you keep your shoulders covered and stay away from low-cut or tight, you should be fine (with knee length, of course). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256740 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:18:54 +0000 Queen Mum 256740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *think* short sleeved or capped sleeves would be fine. I would just stay away from strapless or spaghetti straps. I would also be mindful of the length.. knee length would be great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256734 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:00:01 +0000 An 256734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't help much cr but I believe this is one of their clothing websites. It might give you an idea on what would be appropriate.</p> <p><a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.shabbyapple.com</a></p> <p>Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-wear-mormon-guidelines-for-modesty#post-256732 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:51:48 +0000 crwilson 256732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to the wedding reception of one of my (male) student mentees at the end of the month, and I was wondering if anyone could offer insight on Mormon guidelines on modesty. I'm not planning on wearing anything risque, obviously, but I'm wondering if showing arms is considered immodest? If so, any ideas for dresses that are semi-formal but long sleeved? Thanks! </p>