So I've been lurking through some orthodox news and all of that. And I've read a report about a visit by some MP's from Russian State Duma to the Serbian Patriarch. In the report, there are some photos. A Russian MP who is known to be ultra-orthodox is wearing a black suit and black pants. Isn't that odd?
Would it be ok to wear that outfit in your denomination? What is your opinion on Christian fashion? Is it even possible to be a good Christian and to wear nice things? Am I wrong to say that the concept of fashion was not even known to the biblical figures so I will not find a whole lot on this issue in the Bible?
For me, the question about fashion is a part of the broader question: where lies the border between culture and theology in the life of a Christian? So, is fashion a purely cultural thing like wearing beards? The Romans have always shaved them and the Greeks did not. So a beard in Greek/Orthodox world is a must and in the Catholic West a beard still has some barbaric connotations.
Honestly, this depends on whether or not fashion is being used as a worldly interest (ie.buying new clothes every "season", following trends) or as a practical action (owning a small amount of clothes that are well cared for and only buying more clothes once a garment has become unwearable). Basically, don't use clothing as a worldly wealth signifier and you should be fine.
Idk but i wear aloha shirts, tracksuits and suits all the time.
Oliver Hughes
Most fashions are ridden on "themes" and "keywords" such as "spring", "sensual", "youth", "spirited", etc.
"Wholesome", "graceful", and "humble". These are the keywords which popped in my head when you mention "Christian fashion". Your pictures are fine example. Like silk hiding steel, but instead of steel it is indomitable faith as solid as the rock which the church is built upon full of grace.
Owen Davis
Fashion is unfortunately vanity for the most part. Everyone has to ask himself if he dresses that way to look orderly or to look good. I think women should wear skirts below the knee, blouses below the elbows, and collars above the collar bones; women should not wear pants. Poklonskaya is a cutie and a patriot, but she's not a model Christian woman: She is divorced and has only one kid.
Noah Campbell
There's no such thing as "Christian fashion", because that'd mean you'd indulge in some kind of vain wordlyness and who cares about that anway. Rule of thumb: Don't run around like a thot or a bum. In church and when visiting clergy on official occasions, pull out good clothes - after all, you're going to be in the same room as your Lord and Savior. A black suit is best, but generally make sure you look "professional" and grown up.
Charles Roberts
Fashion is purely cultural thing. As long as it isn't indecent it should be okay.
