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The Florida GL states that for members (officers have slightly different requirements): "The members will dress according to private taste...." It also goes on to state: "There is a philosophy in dress as in so many other things, and the dress proper to Masonic occasion is no exception. Its principle is good taste; its practice is to wear such attire as shows respect to the Brotherhood and expresses the dignity of Masonry."
Having researched further into the matter of Masonic dress code, I find the classic, black lounge suit to be very respectful attire, all the way to the gloves (the purpose behind them exemplifies the disregard for one's station in life). However, my concern is ruffling feathers. While I would never tell another Mason that his attire is too "disrespectful" or "not good enough" (we all come from different walks and have different reasons for our attire), I'm concerned that I might not get the same respect in kind. It's not for attention grabbing, I've no intention of stirring the pot, I simply think one of the best ways I can articulate reverence for the Brotherhood and Lodge is through the way I dress and carry myself. Am I out of bounds here?
Have you seen similar situations in your Lodge?
Having researched further into the matter of Masonic dress code, I find the classic, black lounge suit to be very respectful attire, all the way to the gloves (the purpose behind them exemplifies the disregard for one's station in life). However, my concern is ruffling feathers. While I would never tell another Mason that his attire is too "disrespectful" or "not good enough" (we all come from different walks and have different reasons for our attire), I'm concerned that I might not get the same respect in kind. It's not for attention grabbing, I've no intention of stirring the pot, I simply think one of the best ways I can articulate reverence for the Brotherhood and Lodge is through the way I dress and carry myself. Am I out of bounds here?
Have you seen similar situations in your Lodge?