Out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament and the august Sacrifice of the Mass, Catholics should endeavor to dress their very best for Mass. At Holy Mass, Jesus Christ, the Incarnate God-Man, our divine Spouse, comes to visit us. At the wedding of two earthly spouses, no expense is spared that the bride and groom look their very best. We also should adorn ourselves exteriorly to mirror our good interior dispositions. Again, at Mass, we come to Calvary where our God died for us admist the most terrible torments. When we come to Mass, let us not be concerned with our own comfort but let us offer God the sacrifice of our entire selves. Let us not be a distraction for our neighbor by eccentric, flashy, or immodest dress. Let us come to meet our God and King properly dressed.

For Men and Boys

1. A suitable hat or veil should be used, that covers at least the crown of the head but ideally should cover all the hair of the woman (I Cor. 11:5, 6, 10).
2. No slacks, no sleeveless, revealing, or low-cut clothing (the Marylike Crusade’s standard is that a dress be not cut more than two fingers’ width below pit of throat).
3. Dresses and skirts should cover knees when you are standing or sitting, and not have long slits in them.
4. Strapless or spaghetti-strap clothing is always sinfully immodest and should never be worn.
5. Please avoid “straight skirts” as well, since they are usually form-fitting and tight.