DRESS CODES
NORTH AMERICA 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 knee 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 tanktops), 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.
