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What
are the official church guidelines?
Although
all missions differ slightly depending on climate, culture,
and the mission president, here are some preset guidelines for
what to pack your missionary. For specifics for your child's
mission, be sure to check with the mission president.
| Sisters |
| Hot |
Warm |
Cold |
Item |
| 4-5 |
4-5 |
4-5 |
Properly fitted coordinated
outfits of modest design: blouses, skirts, dresses,
jackets, vests, jumpers, suits. Must be mid-calf length.
No attire that is tight-fitting, baggy, oversized
or faddish; no sun dresses, wraparound skirts, peasant-type
skirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo-shirts, golf shirts,
fabrics that are unpressed or wrinkled, denims, or
leathers. |
| 12 |
12 |
12 |
Pairs of nylons or knee-highs.
No patterned hose. |
| 2-3 |
2-3 |
2-3 |
Pairs of shoes that are
conservative and comfortable. No suede, sporty or
fad shoes, or sandals. |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Pair of dress shoes for
church meetings, conservative style and color. |
| 8-10 |
8-10 |
8-10 |
Pairs of garments |
| 8-10 |
8-10 |
8-10 |
Handkerchiefs |
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Personal toiletries and
underclothing that is both modest and durable. |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Bras should be either white
or cream-colored. Slips should match the length of
your dresses; makeup should be conservative and not
draw undue attention to itself; multiple earrings
are inappropriate. |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Dark winter coat. |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Pair of winter boots which
provide both comfort and warmth |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Set of cold-weather accessories:
gloves, scarf, earmuffs, winter hat, thermals, and
overshoes or boots |
| 0 |
1 |
1 |
Dark raincoat, lightweight
plastic or nylon with warm, zip-out lining, plus rubber
overshoes or plastic shoe covers |
| 1 |
1 |
0 |
Waterproof poncho - clear,
brown, or black. |
| 0 |
1-2 |
2-3 |
Sweater(s) |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Umbrella |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Pair of thongs/flip-flops/shower
shoes |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of clothing for work
and special preparation-day activities; pants must
be full-length |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of gym clothes; jogging
suit, athletic shoes/socks. |
| each |
each |
each |
Small first-aid kit, small
sewing kit, wind-up or battery alarm clock, and laundry
bag |
| 0 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
Blankets |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of twin-size flat bed
sheets with 2 pillow cases
1 1 1 |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Backpack; church-approved
- purchase at the MTC |
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Money |
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| Elders |
| Hot |
Warm |
Cold |
Item |
| 10-12 short
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3-4 long
7-8 short |
7-8 long
3-4 short |
White shirts, wash and
wear; not easily wrinkled; businesslike style |
| 1 |
1-2 |
2 |
Suit(s), traditional style
and cut, conservative, dark colors; no sport coats.
No baggy or pegged pants. Extreme or faddish styles
are inappropriate. A suit coat is required while at
the MTC and while traveling to and from the mission
field; the extent to which you wear a suit coat in
the field will be determined by your mission president. |
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Belts, black or dark brown,
with conservative buckles |
| 5-6 |
5-6 |
5-6 |
Pair of dress slacks; machine
washable; dark, single color with a conservative cut;
no extreme or faddish styles; no tan or light colored;
no casual fabrics such as denim or cotton twill or
other fabrics that wrinkle easily; no baggy or pegged
pants. |
| 5-6` |
5-6 |
5-6 |
Ties, conservative in color,
width and design. No pictures or bright colors, no
western string ties or extremely narrow ties. In hot
climates, no silk ties. |
| 8-10 |
8-10 |
8-10 |
Pairs of socks, solid,
dark colored to match clothing |
| 2 |
2 |
2 |
Pairs of strong, sturdy,
thick-soled shoes or low cut boots, conservative,
comfortable, oxford style, black, dark brown, or cordovan;
no tall boots, suede, canvas, or fad shoes; light-colored
stitching and laces must be dyed or colored |
| 8-10 |
8-10 |
8-10 |
Pairs of garments |
| each |
each |
each |
Pajamas, robe, and slippers,
as needed |
| 8-10 |
8-10 |
8-10 |
Handkerchiefs |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Pair of Sorel®-type
winter boots, waterproof |
| 0 |
1 |
1 |
Dark raincoat, lightweight
plastic or nylon plus rubber overshoes or plastic
shoe covers |
| 0 |
1 |
2-3 |
Sweater(s), v-neck, solid
dark color to match suit |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Set of cold-weather accessories:
gloves, scarf, earmuffs, winter hat, thermals, and
overshoes or boots |
| 0 |
0 |
1 |
Dark heavy
winter overcoat with a zip-out liner |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Umbrella |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Pair of thongs/flip-flops/shower
shoes |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of personal toiletries
and shaving equipment, as needed |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of baptismal clothing |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of clothing for work
and special preparation-day activities; pants must
be full-length |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Set of gym clothes; shorts,
T-shirts, supportive undergarments, athletic shoes/socks. |
| each |
each |
each |
Small first-aid kit, small
sewing kit, wind-up or battery alarm clock, and laundry
bag |
| 2 |
2 |
2 |
Towels, washcloths, and
hand towels. |
| 0 |
1-2 |
1-2 |
Blankets |
| 1 |
2 |
2 |
Twin-size flat bed sheets
with 2 pillowcases |
| 1 |
1 |
1 |
Backpack; church-approved
- purchase at the MTC |
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Money |
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List complied from http://www.mission.net/
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