In almost any situation, the white dress shirt upgrades a man’s look.

Along with a suit, tie or not, the white dress shirt gives a man a look which is correct in the Boardroom or any business or semi-special occasion.

These comments are somewhat societal and cultural, using clothing as the expression.

About twenty-five years ago, the United Way had the idea to increase donations by encouraging management to allow for CASUAL FRIDAY if their particular organization met their fund-raising goals. 

Casual Friday was the beginning of the downfall of proper business attire.

Many Human Resource Directors agree today that the issue of proper attire is one of their headaches.

When I was in college there was a guy who always wore a white dress shirt. 

He always looked right.

During the 60s and 70s wild colors were in vogue in men’s clothes…..

and I wore them.

But, to quote the Apostle Paul,

” when I was a child I thought as a child…. but when I became a man I put away childish things”

If you think I am comparing wearing a white dress shirt to acting like a man… 

you are on the right track.

Do the men and boys at your Church dress like the men and boys dressed when you were young and growing up?

If you are honest….the answer is no.

This might be a stretch….
but the way one dresses can affect
the reverence with which one approaches worship

The slouching of standards and codes can, over time, cause a slouching of attitudes and thought.

If you knew Christ would physically be at Church…

would you dress casually….. ????

Would you allow your son to wear shorts?

It is about the inner man…

but how one readies for worship
can impact that worship.

The words “Sunday Best” meant something up until a few years ago. 

And…it’s not a bad phrase.

Formality in business attire was a standard as well, until the “Casual days” became everyday.

I am not espousing wearing a tuxedo everyday.

But I am asking you to consider
the approach to your dressing 

and the attitude which can follow it.

Everything is not formal.

And, everything is not casual.

The way one dresses for an occasion many times can speak non-verbally about the value they place on that event.

The white dress shirt lends a particular look to ones attire.

It’s classic.

There is nothing wrong with dressing up …. 

even a bit.

Nowadays a white dress shirt almost sets one apart. 

Unless you are in the woods… it probably sets one apart to the positive.

Or, like properly cared-for shoes…
it might not be so great a positive…
but it’s never a negative in a social or business setting.

If we, as Men,

are to set standards and examples…

one simple, non-verbal way would be to put to work the traditional and classic white dress shirt.

Lightly starched.