Are Mormon women allowed to wear pants in the chapel yet?

Question

When I was LDS 35 years ago, we could not wear pants inside the chapel. Is that still true?

I should have phrased the question better. It was disrespectful for women to wear pants in the chapel, and I do remember a first time attender who wore pants to church, and I was asked by the Bishop to make the woman a skirt ( I was her Visiting teacher), so that she would have a skirt to wear. So "allowed" may not be the correct word, but let me tell you...when we were in pants...we had better not enter the chapel...we were to walk in the walkway behind it to get from one side of the building to the other.

boy, you are a sensitive bunch! I "made it a Mormon question", because I WAS one, and was wondering if things had changed with respect to attire for church. I agree with one of the responders that it is more important that you are there...
Funny how you are all twisting the question into Mormon bashing, which it was not. WHEN I was Mormon....the understanding was a woman was not ALLOWED to enter the chapel in pants. So, now you say..women are 'encouraged' to wear dresses. Judging from the tone of the responses, I am pretty sure that the reaction to a woman in pants in an LDS chapel would still be the same, hardly veiled looks of disapproval. And someone, would be "encouraged" to speak to that woman about proper chapel attire.

Answer 1

It was never a rule, but I do understand how it could have been an issue. In general, 35 years ago women were expected by society to wear a dress in certain situations. I think what it comes down to is you get certain people (not the church) who think something should be a certain way, and often with good intentions. They then push their beliefs and give the impression it is from the church or within their authority, which it is not. In my life I've had similar situations and have known others who have (one person went to confession and was told that she couldn't sit in the chapel for a period, which is completely rediculous and would be against church norms and rules). I have one brother who left the church (and is very anti) because of the way he was treated, mostly because he had long hair. It is unfortunate that stuff like this goes on, but it is because people are human and allow their own ideas overshadow those of Christ. It in no way impacts my understanding of the religion or my faith and belief. Although I have struggled at times I can't deny the witnesses I have received and the knowledge I have. To me the church is so logical. So, to sum, it was likely never a rule of the church and is not today. As pants are more accepted today, they are completely accepted in the church.

Answer 2

There have been people who wear pants into the chapel, it's not against the religion if that's what you are trying to imply. Rather it's that we feel we need to dress the best that we can and show respect and reverance while in the chapel. It's a choice and always has been a choice.

Answer 3

No that is not true. Mormon chapels are used for many other events besides church services held on Sunday. Many women, if not most, wear pants to these events. However, women who attend Sunday church meetings primarily do not wear pants.

Answer 4

Mormon women are allowed to wear whatever they want to.
No one is going to tell someone to leave because they do not have a dress on.
I was born and raised a Mormon, and saw many women wear pants.
It's not about what you are wearing, it's about the fact you showed up at all.
I used to hate going to church because I felt that the meaning of the services were lost on the fashion show that was going on every Sunday. Who looked better, YIKES, who cared?

Answer 5

All through history in every nation and country, there is always a differential distinction of attire between man and woman.
why make this a question as a mormon question?????

to imply whether we "allow", is absolutely not accurate.

Yes we do encourage women to wear dress, a modest dress by that, but never as a law.
Just as we encourage men to wear a white shirt and tie.
Now please don't come back and ask when we going to allow men to wear a dress.

Answer 6

Still true. I attended a couple of years ago (reaffirming my choice to flee and stay away) with my husband and children. We have been letting our children explore different religions so that they can make their own choices. The LDS haven't changed a bit as far as I know.

Answer 7

Nope, it's not true and never has been as far as I know.

I think it's funny that someone felt the need to "flee" the LDS church. We'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!!! LOL