Praise Choir and Praise Orchestra Dress Code
For Leading Worship on Sunday Morning |
For the first time, thousands of people here in Kern County and across America who have never experienced worship at Valley Baptist Church now have the opportunity to do just that through the Internet. It’s important to our effectiveness as worship leaders to look our best as we represent our church to this vast new audience.
Since we do not wear robes or uniforms on Sunday morning, this dress code will help us unify our look. It will also help those who see us for the first time on the Internet to get a sense of who we are and whether or not they would be comfortable in attending our worship services. By giving careful attention to our appearance we show those who watch us each week that we respect them and that we are concerned with excellence in everything we do. We want to look sharp and attractive without seeming "stuffy" or "formal." We believe the best way to achieve this goal is to adopt a dress code that some have described as "business" or "dressy casual."
With this in mind, the pastors have approved the following dress code for those of us in the choir and orchestra who lead in worship on Sunday mornings. This new dress code will take effect February 1, 2007.
Ladies:
Dresses or skirts must come below the kneecap when standing due to the height of the stage and choir loft. Hemlines look shorter from the congregation.
Long dress slacks or pant suits are allowed in the choir and orchestra area. No cargo or capris.
Make sure you have some basic solid black items in your wardrobe – pants, skirts, shirts, simple jacket or plain black dress.
Solid colors are ALWAYS best – try to keep solid color shirts and blouses available.
Avoid busy or flowery prints.
No white tops unless you wear a vest or jacket.
No cleavage or bare midriffs. Shirts should be long enough to tuck in. No sleeveless or short cap sleeve tops.
No tight fitting clothing. Tops and pants need to be LOOSE fit. Spandex fabric should not be worn. No skinny pants.
Error on the side of too modest or too dressy. If in doubt, don’t wear it. Clothes considered modest in the secular world may not be modest for a worship leader.
No pants if you are featured on the platform as a soloist, or sing in an ensemble or praise team.
Denim jumpers or dresses are ok if it fits the color scheme for that day.
Wear the proper foundations – always wear a slip due to the stage lighting.
No hats or caps or any accessories that draws attention to the wearer.
Make sure you have color on your face – especially blush and lipstick. The lights on the stage will wash out your face.
Jewelry should be kept simple.
Dressy type sandals may be worn. No flip flops or athletic shoes.
Men:
Short sleeved crew neck or collared knit shirts must be worn with a jacket. No short sleeve shirts without a jacket.
Shirt and tie with a suit or dress slacks and a blazer may be worn.
Long sleeve shirts may be worn without a jacket and pants should be dress style.
No casual or jean type material pants and no cargos.
Solid color pants and solid color shirts are always best.
No white shirts unless you wear a vest or jacket.
Dress shoes should be worn – no athletic shoes.
No hats or caps or any accessories that draws attention to the wearer.
During this transition time, if the new dress code should cause any financial hardship, please feel free to talk to Dr. Gary or John. |
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