White Temple Clothing

Do I Need Temple Clothes?

If you are going to the temple as a youth to perform baptisms for the dead, make sure to bring an extra pair of underwear as you will be getting wet. You should dress in your Sunday best when you arrive at the temple, but you do not need to bring any other special clothing.

If you are going to witness a live sealing, you should wear Sunday best clothes but do not need special temple clothes.  If you are attending the temple for endowments or to participate in a sealing you will need temple clothing.

Some temples provide clothing that you can rent for a modest laundering fee, but most do not. To check if the temple you will be attending has clothing services you can either call ahead or check on www.churchofjesuschrist.org under “Services Available”.

Many people will often purchase their own temple clothes in order to find something that fits well, or in the event that they travel near a temple without clothing rental.

What White Clothes Will I Need For The Temple?

Clothing requirements for the temple are different for men and women.

Men’s Temple Clothes

• Shirt
• Tie
• Pants
• Shoes
• Socks

Women’s Temple Clothes

• Dress OR
• Skirt and Blouse
• Shoes
• Socks or Pantyhose
• Slip

Requirements

Modesty-The baseline standard for temple clothes is that they cover the garments. Necklines on temple clothes must cover the garment. Garments shouldn’t be pinned or altered to meet this standard.

Sleeves-For shirts, blouses, and dresses, the sleeve must reach the wrist.

Length-While most temple skirts and dresses are floor length, this is not required. Temple clothes must extend to the ankle, so the length is appropriate.

Color-All temple clothes must be white. Any adornments must also be white. No off-white colors such as ivory or eggshell are allowed.

List of LDS Temples in the United States