SALT LAKE CITY-Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced exceptions to the dress standards for male missionaries.
These exceptions were first approved by the First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve Apostles and will grant area presidencies the ability to “adjust missionary attire in specific locations to improve and maintain missionary dignity, safety, effectiveness, approachability and cultural sensitivity while properly representing the Lord and His Church.”
Under the updated guidelines, the standard missionary attire is reemphasized. This includes a white shirt and tie, and in certain areas, a suit coat.
Furthermore, in approved teaching areas, young men may be able to wear a white or plain blue dress shirt with or without a tie.
These exceptions will be determined by area presidencies and missionaries will be notified by their mission president if these exceptions apply to their teaching area.
All elders will continue to wear a white shirt and tie and in some areas, a suit coat, when attending the temple, Sunday worship services, leadership and zone conferences, missionary training centers, baptismal services and other Church meetings.
