What Does It Say In The Handbook?
True or False:
Backpacks are not allowed on the mission.
False
Backpacks may be used for luggage but not for daily missionary activities.
True or False:
Sisters must wear a little bit of make-up.
For sisters, nail polish and makeup are optional. When worn, they should be subtle in color and style.
When can an Elder roll up his shirt sleeve?
1. When they want to show off their muscles
2. When it is hot outside
3. Never
3. Never
Wear white dress shirts made of fabric that does not wrinkle easily, and avoid rolling up the sleeves. Dress shirts may or may not have a pocket.
True or False:
Elders do not need to shave on P-Days is their hair growth isn't too noticeable.
False
Elders should always be clean-shaven.
Sideburns should reach no lower than the middle of the ear.
When can Sisters wear pants?
Anytime, except when attending the temple and during Sunday worship services, leadership and zone conferences, baptismal services, and missionary training center devotionals. (They may wear pants to the meeting location and change into a dress or skirt before the meeting begins.)
True or False:
Elders may not wear a sport coat with nice dress slacks.
True
Suits and suit jackets should be in conservative colors. They may have patterns such as pinstripes or checkers that are small, simple, and subtle in design. Suit jackets and pants should match.
Generally, in what order should a missionary find an answer to a question about their appearance?
A. Ask Mission Leader
B. Read "Dress and Appearance" in portal
C. Consult with their companion
D. Ask STL or District Leader
B. Read "Dress and Appearance" in portal
C. Consult with their companion
D. Ask STL or District Leader
A. Ask Mission Leader
True or False:
Sisters may not dye their hair.
False
Choose a neat, conservative hairstyle that is easy to maintain and does not draw attention. Hair color should look natural. If you decide to color your hair, consider the time, cost, and impact on your missionary activities.
What type of tie is not appropriate?
A. Floral
B. Bow Ties and Bolo Ties
C. Ties with BYU logo
B. Bow and Bolo Ties and C. Ties with BYU logo
Ties and socks should be simple in color and design and should not distract others from your message.Ties should be conservative in size. They should not contain pictures or characters or show any political or country affiliation. Bow ties or string (bolo) ties are not appropriate.
True or False:
Missionaries can wear t-shirts and long shorts to run their errands on P-Days.
False
On P-Days, missionaries must wear regular proselyting clothing in public unless more casual clothing is appropriate for a specific activity, such as service or exercise
Sisters may wear how many rings? How many bracelets? How many earrings?
Trick question, except for only wearing one pair of earrings.
Keep accessories and jewelry, including watches, simple, professional, and conservative so they do not distract from your message or draw attention, including only one pair of earrings (if desired).
Baseball and Cowboy hats are only permitted when?
A. Only on P-Days
B. Never
C. Only when doing service projects in the sun
B. Never
Baseball, cowboy, bucket, newsboy, and fedora hats are not acceptable.
How do you describe "professional" dress?
Professional dress is not slouchy, not gray, wrinkled white shirts, not grimy torn shoes, not long painted fingernails, not "dressy" tennis shoes, not big baggy dresses, not tight clothing, not white (or ankle) socks with your suit, not chewing gum?
As a mission leader, you may add extra rules for your specific mission in regards to your missionaries' dress and appearance.
No
When can and Elder wear a lapel pin?
A. If it is a temple pin
B. As long as the pin is simple and does not distract from the badge
C. Never
C. Never
Tie pins or bars should be conservative in size. They should not contain pictures or characters or show any political or country affiliation.
Lapel pins should not be worn.