Isn’t it amusing how we ponder daily wardrobe choices? After organizing work attire and cozy home wear, there’s still the dilemma of church attire (How to Dress for Church). Exhausting, isn’t it?
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How to Dress for Church with Style
I was once told that, beyond fashion shows and celebrity events, the church is a hub for the latest styles and trends. While I’m not entirely sure about its accuracy, there’s some truth to it.
Given that the church is a public gathering, individuals tend to showcase their best looks. It’s essential to grasp how to dress for church to ensure you’re not left out of the style scene.
However, this doesn’t imply that you should strain your finances just to stay on par with church dressing trends. The church isn’t a venue for showcasing affluence or pressuring yourself to prove financial prowess. It’s a sacred space for worship, a testament to your humility and devotion to your creator.
Part of expressing this devotion involves putting effort into your appearance. God created everything beautiful for His glory, and as one of His cherished creations, you should mirror this beauty in all aspects of your life, including your fashion decisions.
How can you achieve this? First and foremost, bear in mind that the church is a place of worship. Consequently, your attire should align with the conservative and modest atmosphere of the setting.
Now, what kind of outfits adhere to these modest standards? Here they are:
Bubu/Abaya
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This dress epitomizes conservative attire. The Abaya conceals almost everything, featuring full length in both the dress and sleeves. With its loose and free-flowing design, there’s no need to be concerned about highlighting your curves.
Moreover, it serves as the ideal modest dress to exude an affluent auntie aura. You can choose any fabric, be it ankara, adire, kente, kampala, etc., to create your Bubu dress. Simply complement it with a stylish hairdo, a scarf, and some jewelry to achieve a stunning look.
Jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is timeless, seamlessly combining trousers and tops into a single ensemble. Opt for this effortless choice when Sunday attire decisions leave you unsure.
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For added caution, ensure your jumpsuit features a modest neckline and avoids revealing sensitive areas of your body.
Jeans & Top/Blazer
Yes, you can wear jeans to church. But there’s a clause to this. Your denim pants for church should neither be ripped nor too form-fitting. They should be modestly fit.
So, straight-cut jeans and flared jeans like bootcut come in handy here. Pair them with a nice shirt or blazer to give it that semi-formal look needed for a religious setting.
How to Dress for Church with Pants & Modest Tops
Your chinos, slacks, palazzo, and any other type of trousers fall here. Pair them with a modest top in your wardrobe and head to church. This could be T-shirts, turtlenecks, collared shirts, etc.
If you’re going for tees, it’s best you go for plain T-shirts. But if you want to wear something that has an inscription, ensure the words on your top aren’t offensive.
Ankara Styles for Church
If there’s any Nigerian fabric that makes it to church every Sunday, it’s ankara. This fabric is versatile enough to be sewn into different modest styles for church.
So, if you don’t know how to dress for church. Pick any ankara style for church that suits your taste, show it to your tailor alongside your fabric, and slay on Sunday.
Nigerian Lace Styles
Did you know the lace you rock to weddings as asoebi can also be worn to church? If you didn’t, well now you know.
The hack for achieving this is by giving your lace asoebi modest necklines and sleeves. You don’t plan to flaunt your cleavages in the house of the Lord, do you?
How to Dress for Church with Kaftan/Senator
Kaftan styles for men are also great outfits for church. Just like any senator style, they’re stylish and modest.
Wear them if you don’t want to rock an English suit.
How to Dress for Church with Suits
You can’t have complete formal attire without mentioning suits. These outfits are a perfect blend of modesty and style. So, when you’re not wearing them to work, wear them as your Sunday outfits.
But before you hurry to do so, ensure your suit is well-tailored to reflect today’s fashion.
Maxi/Midi Dresses/Skirts
Short dresses aren’t welcome in church, especially if they’re way above your knees. The keyword here is modesty, remember? So you shouldn’t show your thighs in the house of the Lord.
Only wear dresses and skirts that extend below your knees. This includes midi or maxi skirts and dresses to church. They could be flared or form-fitting, depending on your choice.
Layer Your Sleeveless Pieces
Don’t write off your sleeveless tops and dresses when learning how to dress for church. Instead, pair them with outerwear for a refreshing look. This includes your jackets, blazers, coats, kimono, etc.
Layering is a great way to restyle your outfits without looking like you repeat them. Never forget that.
Accessorizing for Church
It’s not enough to wear good clothes to church. You also need to pair them with the right shoes and accessories. They complete your outfit and give you a stylish look.
Remember, dressing for church is a bit similar to dressing for work. You pull it off through formal office wear or business casual outfits. So, if you won’t wear a particular type of footwear or accessory to work, don’t wear it to church. This means your flip-flops, slippers, pool sliders, etc., will be out of place here.
Instead, wear shoes like heels (pumps, stiletto, platforms), sneakers, sandals, and formal shoes for men. Also, try to keep your accessories moderate. Wear your necklace, jewelry, and other jewelry but try not to over-accessorize lest your outfit should become noisy.
In addition, aim to smell nice always by wearing your perfume correctly. If you go to church smelling awful, you’ll distract other congregants from the gospel. You don’t want that, do you?
Finally, don’t be scared to wear more colors in church. You can do so with your shoes, scarves, outerwear, etc. That’s how you praise the Lord with style!
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