Christian Clothing

[sojourner]

It just occurred to me that Christians don't have any specific clothing they wear. It struck me as odd. Why is this? Most religious groups have some kind of requirement; Sikhs have turbans and even swords; Jews have kippot, shaving restrictions etc.; Muslims wear kufis, hijab, thawb, long dresses etc.; Dharmics have salwar kameez, dhoti etc.

I'm wondering why Christians have nothing like this? It seems to be a large feature in many religions.

Nuns wear habits. Monks wear simple robes. Clergy wear vestments.

 

[Sand Dancer]

I assume because Jesus promoted a very ascetic lifestyle, so it's hard to work special clothes into that.
Mormons have special underwear they wear to services.

I think they wear the garment all the time, unless bathing or swimming.

 

[Sand Dancer]

Yes, there actually is a good deal about how Christians should be dressed, and per scripture it would look more like the Amish or Mennonites.

Mennonites are Christian.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

Mennonites are Christian.

I know.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

It just occurred to me that Christians don't have any specific clothing they wear. It struck me as odd. Why is this? Most religious groups have some kind of requirement; Sikhs have turbans and even swords; Jews have kippot, shaving restrictions etc.; Muslims wear kufis, hijab, thawb, long dresses etc.; Dharmics have salwar kameez, dhoti etc.

I'm wondering why Christians have nothing like this? It seems to be a large feature in many religions.

I've never even thought about it. Maybe we should adopt something cool and trendy. Maybe throw in regional or national associations to promote diversity. I am sort of glad that we do not have special clothing.