15 Photos of Church Outfits From Back in the Day
From bright polyester suits and maxi dresses to kids stuntin’ in their stiffest collars, going to church in the ’60s and ’70s was a chance to show off one’s Sunday best — complete with top hats, gloves, and all. Transporting us back to an era when worship wear was equal parts reverence and runway, these images are proof that church outfits never skimped on flair.
Whether you rocked these fits yourself or just crave the retro vibes, here are 15 nostalgic images of how people used to dress for church back in the day.
1. Bright Smiles and Even Brighter Suits
2. Cute Siblings Ready for Church, Top Hat and All
3. No Church Fit Was Complete Without a Fedora and Peacoat
4. And Don’t Forget the Formal Attire for the Kiddos, Too
5. The Carter Family Heading to Church, 1976
6. Two Sisters Pose in Front of Their Home Before Church, 1971
7. Going to Church in Philadelphia, 1960
8. Homemade Church Outfits in Idaho, 1963
9. All Dressed Up and Ready for Easter Mass, 1960s
10. A Family Affair: Siblings Dressed for Church, 1960s
11. Leaving Church Easter Sunday morning in Grand Isle, LA, 1960
12. Can’t Go to Church Without Gloves!
13. Some Fits Were a Tad Scandalous …
14. … While Others Were Much More Modest
15. A Group of Churchgoers With Their Priest in Japan, 1968
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