{"id":43412,"date":"2014-01-16T14:01:08","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T20:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=43412"},"modified":"2014-01-16T16:56:11","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T22:56:11","slug":"jeans-suit-4-things-man-wear-mass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2014\/01\/jeans-suit-4-things-man-wear-mass\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeans or a Suit? 4 Things a Man Should Wear to Mass"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_43420\" style=\"width: 471px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43420\" class=\"wp-image-43420 \" alt=\"Photo Credit: St Martin Cleveland \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/MassPews.jpg?resize=461%2C306\" width=\"461\" height=\"306\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: St Martin Cleveland<\/p><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Going to Mass requires some effort. You have to schedule it in your calendar, make sure that nothing else will prevent you from going, and even do a little prep for the readings (insert plug) by listening to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?cat=258\">Sunday Says Podcast<\/a>. With our our busy lives today, that can be a really big feat in itself. Am I saying that we really have to worry what we wear on top of that? Yes, but it&#8217;s not too complicated once you get used to it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Women tend to be more likely to get excited about clothes than men, but that doesn\u2019t mean that we get a free pass to not try. Church is often a place where we are tempted to do the least about possible, but God deserves a higher place than all other elements in our life.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are places and situations when we men already have to consider what we are going to wear, and to to not try would reflect poorly on us.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4 Times we already dress up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Interviews and important meetings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Work (depending on the role)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Funerals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Weddings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4 Reasons to <a href=\"http:\/\/catholicgentleman.net\/2013\/07\/27\/gentlemen-dress-up-for-mass\/\" target=\"_blank\">dress up for Mass<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">God deserves our best and our first<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A well dressed single man impresses the ladies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Married men will impress your wife and make her proud to be with you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncregister.com\/blog\/jennifer-fulwiler\/how-changing-what-i-wear-changed-my-approach-to-mass\" target=\"_blank\">reminds<\/a> you that what you are doing is important<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43415 alignright\" alt=\"Vatican Dress Code\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Vaticandresscode.jpg?resize=131%2C221\" width=\"131\" height=\"221\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>What is considered dressing up?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For a few generations, our society has developed an obsession<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">with being casual, so our expectations of what we consider dressing up have been redefined. There are no hard rules that clearly define expectations of your Sunday Mass attire, but I do have some suggestions that might help in your decisions finding your \u201cSunday Best.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4 Things a Man Should Wear to Mass<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-43419\" alt=\"Photo Credit: Daniel Peach\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ChristCowboy.jpg?resize=163%2C208\" width=\"163\" height=\"208\" \/>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Shoes (or boots)<\/strong> &#8211; This may seem like a given, but it helps guide other decisions. It\u2019s usually hot here in Texas, so it can be tempting to wear flip flops to Mass. Wearing shoes also makes it hard to put on shorts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sleeves<\/strong> &#8211; Not all shirts have sleeves, and it can be tempting to wear sleeveless when we get over 100 degrees. Keep it classy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Belt<\/strong> &#8211; This is more about function. Belts keep your pants from falling and help keep everything put together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Collar<\/strong> &#8211; This can be a stumbling block for many. T-shirts are great, but they have their place. Collars are great on button downs, short sleeve, long sleeves, and polos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catholicgentleman.net\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43418 aligncenter\" alt=\"Keep It Classy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/KeepItClassy-CatholicGentleman.png?resize=210%2C281\" width=\"210\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_43413\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43413\" class=\" wp-image-43413 \" alt=\"StayClassicBlogSuit\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/StayClassicBlogSuit.jpg?resize=180%2C270\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Stay Classic Blog<\/p><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ties and suit jackets<\/strong> sometimes come off as stuffy, but they look nice and are equal to what we are would wear for important situations. If you have it, Jesus is worth it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Jeans<\/strong> come in all levels. There\u2019s the jeans for working in the yard, and then there are nice jeans. If it\u2019s all you have, then wear jeans. If it\u2019s a choice, choose the one that has the ability to be dressed up.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Hair<\/strong> should be in it\u2019s place. Combs do great and product can do wonders if needed. Facial hair can look really nice or make you look homeless, depending on how you trim. Women are always ready to provide feedback if needed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43414\" style=\"width: 162px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43414\" class=\" wp-image-43414  \" alt=\"Photo by GinnySkal (Flickr)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/JeansandSuitJacket.jpg?resize=152%2C210\" width=\"152\" height=\"210\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by GinnySkal (Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Consider the ladies<\/strong>. If you go with a lady, try to match the level of your wife or girlfriend, but it never hurts to encourage raising the bar by example. Men should take the leadership in leading to Jesus, but vocalizing your desire for a higher standard should be treated with sensitivity. I recommend this post for the ladies: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/index.php\/2012\/11\/26787\/#.Utgpf2RDun9\">Prada for God? 5 Things Every Woman Should Wear at Mass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h3>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Closing Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All are welcome in the house of the Lord, so it\u2019s always important not to jump to judgements upon other people&#8217;s clothing. Sometimes what people have on is all they have. Yes, there are many time it\u2019s not, but judgements and accusations don\u2019t quickly convince people. The best way to have an impact at your local parish is by your example. It\u2019s one of the best and most effective ways to live our God-given, masculine spirituality.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-43417 aligncenter\" alt=\"Catholic Gentleman\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.austincnm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CatholicGentleman.png?resize=403%2C277\" width=\"403\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to Mass requires some effort. You have to schedule it in your calendar, make sure that nothing else will prevent you from going, and even do a little prep for the readings (insert plug) by listening to the Sunday Says Podcast. 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