Dress Code Guidelines

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What to wear on the platform

Choose your view below to see what works and what to avoid.

What to Wear

Tops & Bottoms

Tops: Solid-color collared shirts or T-shirts, or shirts with very minimal patterns. Dark and neutral colors are preferred.

Bottoms: Solid-color slacks, black jeans, or dark denim jeans. Choose a stylish fit with minimal rips or tears.

Example of men's approved tops and bottoms
Example of men's approved tops and bottoms
Example of men's approved tops and bottoms
Example of men's approved tops and bottoms
Example of men's approved tops and bottoms
Example of men's approved tops and bottoms

Shoes

Dress shoes, dress boots, or fashion sneakers.

Example of men's approved shoes
Example of men's approved shoes
Example of men's approved shoes
Example of men's approved shoes

Hats

Baseball hats and beanies may be worn in keeping with the overall look.

Example of men's approved hats
Example of men's approved hats
Example of men's approved hats

What Not to Wear

Tops

Graphic T-shirts, distracting prints or logos, and bright colors.

Example of men's tops to avoid
Example of men's tops to avoid
Example of men's tops to avoid

Bottoms

Brightly colored or distracting pants, excessive tears or holes, joggers, sweatpants, and shorts.

Example of men's bottoms to avoid
Example of men's bottoms to avoid
Example of men's bottoms to avoid
Example of men's bottoms to avoid

Shoes

Sandals, bright colors, or distracting patterns.

Example of men's shoes to avoid
Example of men's shoes to avoid
Example of men's shoes to avoid

Hats

Cowboy hats and brightly colored hats.

Example of men's hats to avoid
Example of men's hats to avoid

Before You Serve

Helpful Dress Tips for Everyone

Our goal is to help set the tone for worship and complement the service. We should avoid causing unnecessary distractions through our actions or dress. Review these tips when preparing for worship on the platform.

Check your outfit in motion

While looking in a mirror, raise your arms as high as possible and swing them in all directions to ensure you are not inappropriately revealing skin or your midriff. Remember, the congregation at many campuses will be positioned lower than you.

Use layers for coverage

Layers are encouraged. Add a cardigan, blazer, or jacket to ensure you are appropriately covered.

Keep the focus on worship

If your outfit accentuates a body part, change or add a layer. We want the congregation to focus on Jesus, not on us.

Prepare for the camera

The cameras will zoom in on you. Take time to iron your clothes, shave or trim your beard, put on makeup, and style your hair.

Ask questions and bring a backup

If you have any questions, send a picture to the worship director. Bring a “safe” outfit with you just in case.

Be ready to adjust

Things look different on camera and on the live stream than in person. If a leader asks you to switch attire, it could be related to how it is appearing on camera.

Not sure about an outfit?

Snap a picture and send it to your worship director before the service. When in doubt, bring a backup.

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