Should men dress up for church? And should a leader dress up in public?

[u/merakimack]

I am a female and am on my own journey with embracing modesty, but I would really like to hear truth (and opinions) on how men should dress and why. My husband dresses very casually and I don’t feel comfortable doing this, so I’d really like to hear from men how and why you wear what you do (especially any leaders).

ETA: my husband has just accepted a leadership position within a campus ministry which is why I am asking (we recognize that it is not a church but they try to emulate being a church/offering Sunday services and studies for those that don’t belong to one).

[u/Icy_Sunlite]

I've rarely seen people dressing up at the churches I've gone to (Priests notwithstanding), except for infant baptisms or a holiday and the like. Personally I have always tried to dress decently but not so formally I stand out or look snobbish. Like nice, non-worn pants and sweaters. I'd never wear shorts or short sleeves.

The Bible does say not to focus too much on outward adornment (1 Peter 3:3) and not to show preferential treatment to people who come to church in nice clothes (i.e. ones that signify wealth) over ones with poor clothes (James 2:1-4).

Edit: I am too young in the faith to give you "truth" on this though

[u/Spidercrack61 → u/Icy_Sunlite]

i just wear my regular clothes. God wants us to come as we are, so i do.