Tops should cover the shoulders and definitely the midriff. Cap sleeves are okay, with no exposed bra straps of course, and church is not the time to pull off the sheer shirt over bright-colored cami look — make sure your top is opaque. A good rule of thumb that I’ve found is that your neckline should be no lower than the width of your palm from your collarbone, but at least make sure you aren’t showing any hints of cleavage. If your shirt is a little low-cut, you can make it more modest by wearing a big, chunky necklace. If it’s a bit tight, wear a shrug or bolero jacket over it for contrast.

Jeans are okay at my church, but maybe not at yours. Best to look around and see what other people have on for that. If you want something cooler in the summer, your dress or skirt should come to just above the knee at the highest. Stockings are optional. Don’t wear shorts to church though, pants or skirts/dresses, please.

Finally, you need to wear enclosed shoes in a place of worship. (Yes, I know, Jesus wore sandals…) Peep-toed shoes are fine, and high heels too, but leave the strappy shoes that show off your nail polish at home.

First of all, I want to thank everyone who added their tips in here–I have to admit that it has been awhile since the last time I went camping, so your pointers (like not wearing scented products) are so great to have!

As for the yoga pants/jeans idea, I think a lot of it depends on personal preference and what you know you are most comfortable in. Suzi’s idea of wearing second hand jeans that are already worn in seems perfect to me!

Like Alana @ The Comm Ave Strut said, I do agree that in situations like this, function does have to preside over fashion. However, I think by using simpler looks like these and tweaking them to fit your specific event, I think you can keep your look cute and comfortable.

Thanks again for all of your feedback and I hope my ideas helped!

There are, of course, specialty clothing items that are more practical and advisable than jeans for the advanced camper, but I don’t go camping frequently enough to spend a ton of money on stuff I can’t wear day to day.

As long as I’m not camping in the dead of winter, I’d rather save money by just buying a pair of comfortable secondhand jeans that can stand some wear and tear rather than spend big bucks on fancy gear. That way, I can save my clothing budget for looking cute when I’m NOT out in the woods.