As sister missionaries we wear professional clothing that helps distinguish us as representatives of Christ. Not all members dress formally daily, however. Most members wear what everyone else wears--but in a modest way.
For the Strength of Youth (a book of standards that youth should strive to achieve set forth by the First Presidency) helps us know how God would have us dress.
Dress and Appearance
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? … The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.1 Corinthians 3:16–17
Your
body is sacred. Respect it and do not defile it in any way. Through
your dress and appearance, you can show that you know how precious your
body is. You can show that you are a disciple of Jesus Christ and that
you love Him.
Prophets
of God have continually counseled His children to dress modestly. When
you are well groomed and modestly dressed, you invite the companionship
of the Spirit and you can be a good influence on others. Your dress and
grooming influence the way you and others act.
Never
lower your standards of dress. Do not use a special occasion as an
excuse to be immodest. When you dress immodestly, you send a message
that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God. You also
send the message that you are using your body to get attention and
approval.
Immodest
clothing is any clothing that is tight, sheer, or revealing in any
other manner. Young women should avoid short shorts and short skirts,
shirts that do not cover the stomach, and clothing that does not cover
the shoulders or is low-cut in the front or the back. Young men should
also maintain modesty in their appearance. Young men and young women
should be neat and clean and avoid being extreme or inappropriately
casual in clothing, hairstyle, and behavior. They should choose
appropriately modest apparel when participating in sports. The fashions
of the world will change, but the Lord’s standards will not change.
Do
not disfigure yourself with tattoos or body piercings. Young women, if
you desire to have your ears pierced, wear only one pair of earrings.
Show
respect for the Lord and yourself by dressing appropriately for Church
meetings and activities. This is especially important when attending
sacrament services. Young men should dress with dignity when officiating
in the ordinance of the sacrament.
If
you are not sure what is appropriate to wear, study the words of the
prophets, pray for guidance, and ask your parents or leaders for help.
Your dress and appearance now will help you prepare for the time when
you will go to the temple to make sacred covenants with God. Ask
yourself, “Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I were in the
Lord’s presence?”
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