DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

Although no ministry is more important than any other ministry in God’s eyes, servants in the music ministry tend to be scrutinized longer and harder by the public because they are visible.  Consequently, you need to set a higher standard, especially in one specific area of human expression: how we dress.  The key words regarding this issue are sensitivity and modesty.  Here is an important reminder: Clothes that may conservative in the world’s eyes, might still not be modest enough for church.  To help you cultivate self-awareness in this sometimes confusing arena of Christian freedom (dress/style), we have provided the following guidelines that shepherd leaders will make sure are being followed.  These guidelines apply to all music ministers (vocal and instrumental) and are VERY IMPORTANT!


WHAT YOU CAN WEAR
1. Colored clothing
2. Casual dress (not sloppy) or Sunday best or anything in-between
3.  Jewelry
4.  For SOLO/DUET/GROUP performances, please wear nice clothes.
5.  Choir robes are used occasionally for special events
6.  Smiles! Smiles! Smiles!


WHAT YOU CANNOT WEAR
WOMEN
1. No hems on skirts or dresses that are more than 2 inches above the top of the knee.  No sweat pants.

2. No low-cut tops, tank tops, backless dresses, spaghetti strap dresses or halter tops.

3. No see through blouses (e.g., lace) without an underblouse.

4. Please wear proper undergarments.

5. No tight, form-fitting pants or dresses (hint: any clothing that excessively outlines intimate parts of the body or underclothing is too tight.)

6. No hats

7. Please do wear deodorant.               


MEN   
1. No tank tops or sloppy t-shirts. Also, please do not wear any shirts that have large writing, large graphics, or large logos on them.       

2. No shorts or sweat pants.

3. No tight, form-fitting pants or dresses (hint: any clothing that excessively outlines intimate parts of the body or underclothing is too tight.)

4. No hats

5. Please do wear deodorant.

No strong cologne or perfumes.
Dress to draw attention to God, not to yourself.
When in doubt err on the side of modesty.