https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255525 Mon, 19 May 2014 12:14:44 +0000 April 1255525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, full disclosure here -- my dad is a Catholic deacon and my mother is a &nbsp;go-to-mass-every-day church lady. &nbsp;Honestly, I've never heard her say anything negative about bare arms in church. &nbsp;Short skirts, yes, low-cut tops, yes, anything super-tight, yes, jeans in church, yes,&nbsp;but bare arms? &nbsp;Nope.</p> <p>And I grew up in the era when women were still expected to put something on their heads in church, and when crossing your legs in church was frowned upon. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>I think you're okay with doing what feels comfortable temperature-wise. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255428 Mon, 19 May 2014 05:41:41 +0000 karymk 1255428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the idea of a topper. It never even occurred to me but you are right! I thought bare shoulders wasnt good form; i would think bare arms were ok, but a pashmina will do the trick, even though they arent really in rigjt now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255284 Mon, 19 May 2014 02:16:23 +0000 Jaime 1255284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know about what is right for the occasion but you look appropriate (and terrific). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255216 Mon, 19 May 2014 00:35:10 +0000 Adelfa 1255216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In LA (and IIRC you're in LA) many women go sleeveless to regular Sunday Mass, including Communion Ministers (people who help the priest pass out communion). But for a Funeral Mass, I'd bring a topper and then if it turns out lots of people are sleeveless, you can shed it. My condolences on your loss! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255208 Mon, 19 May 2014 00:03:25 +0000 jackiec 1255208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful. As others mentioned, as did you, I'd add a topper for the church. Perfectly appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255172 Sun, 18 May 2014 22:34:49 +0000 Isabel 1255172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with a topper, even a large scarf is good. The truth is that women often go to church sleeveless. In my area at least. I can also tell you many priests don't really like it here. And fairly they feel the same about men in tanks. </p> <p>You look lovely and respectful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255162 Sun, 18 May 2014 22:24:57 +0000 Gigi 1255162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say something dark (esp. black) and knee length, so it looks like you have that covered. I would also add a topper since the dress is sleeveless. And as others pointed out, if you're going to go to the cemetery afterward, you will want to wear shoes that you feel comfortable walking in on grass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255097 Sun, 18 May 2014 20:41:53 +0000 Zibbets 1255097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I agree that you might want a jacket or sweater. On warm days, our church really cranks&nbsp;the a/c.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255085 Sun, 18 May 2014 20:25:43 +0000 JenA 1255085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is beautiful. I think you need a jacket or light sweater to cover your arms. FWIW, in the last year I've been to three catholic funerals and I wore a grey pants suit with a black blouse each time. I did find there was a lot of standing after the service, if that helps with shoe choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255058 Sun, 18 May 2014 19:47:27 +0000 retailgirl 1255058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Diana. That looks good! I would wear anything I might wear to work, ( business attire) in black, navy, or gray. So, a suit, a tailored dress, or a sheath and jacket. If you are going to the cemetery, you may want to make sure you can walk on grass in your shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1255008 Sun, 18 May 2014 18:34:14 +0000 Diana 1255008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks good. I'd prob add a blazer for in church at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1254980 Sun, 18 May 2014 17:58:01 +0000 kkards 1254980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can never go wrong with black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-polite-to-wear-to-a-catholic-mass-and-memorial-lunch-these-days#post-1254975 Sun, 18 May 2014 17:54:14 +0000 karymk 1254975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it still black? It will be warm that day. I have this black Ted Baker. Is it ok? </p>