North American Dress Code

North American Locations
Please note these are generic guidelines for the North America dress
requirements.  For location specifics, please ask your project leader to
refer to the location field report.
 
FEMALES
 
Church services Wear skirts or dresses that reach below the bottom of the
knee or longer. Capri pants, khaki slacks that reach to the knee, shirts
with sleeves that cover the shoulders. You can wear short sleeves, but they
must cover the shoulders and upper arms. No cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts
of any kind.  Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks.
 
Institutional ministry / Feeding program / Door To Door ministry. Capri
pants, khaki slacks that reach to the kne,e or jeans, and shirts with
sleeves that cover the shoulders. You can wear short sleeves, but they must
cover the shoulders and upper arms. No cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts of
any kind.  Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks. Nice shoes or
Sneakers.
 
VBS ministry Capri pants, or knee length shorts. Khaki slacks or jeans, and
shirts with sleeves that cover the shoulders. You can wear short sleeves,
but they must cover the shoulders and upper arms. Shirts should not have
scoop necks or low v-necks. Nice shoes or Sneakers.
 
Construction Jeans, Capri pants or knee length shorts. Work shirt or
t-shirt, (no tank tops, cap or sleeveless tops). Shirts should not have
scoop necks or low v-necks.  Boots, strong shoes, or tennis shoes.
 
Sports Evangelism Jeans, Capri pants, or knee length shorts. Work shirt or
t-shirt, (no tank tops, cap or sleeveless tops). Shirts should not have
scoop necks or low v-necks. Tennis shoes, or sneakers.
 
MALES
 
Church Services. Nice pants (slacks, khaki slacks or jeans), nice shirt with
a collar, nice shoes, or tennis shoes.
 
Institutional Ministry / Door to Door Ministry / VBS Ministry / Feeding
Program  Nice pants, jeans or knee length shorts. Nice shirt with collar,
nice shoes or tennis shoes
 
Construction Jeans or other full length pants must be worn, t-shirt and
boots or other solid shoes.
 
Sports Evangelism Knee length shorts, basketball shorts, t-shirt (no tank
tops), tennis shoes. No flashy clothes or jewelry. Do not bring clothes with
logos and advertisements. Something simple like Old Navy is ok, but remember
what you wear is a physical representation of who you are.
 
Both guys and girls do not bring clothing that is tight, too small, or
form-fitting in any way. Do not bring pants that are low-cut. If you can
bend over and touch your toes without showing any skin in the back, then
your shirt and pants are ok. If you can raise your hands all the way above
your head and not show your stomach, then your shirt is ok.
 
No open-toed sandals. All shoes must be close-toed and preferably
closed-heel, as well.