Expert: Graham Thomas - 4/26/2004

Question
My wife and I are planning on attending church services on a Sunday at St Pauls. We would like to dress respectfully but don't want to carry any more clothing than necessary. Church over here in the USA has gotten very casual, shirt and slacks is pretty dressy anymore. What is the custom in England and in particular St Pauls? We are also planning to attend church in Bath, York and Edinburgh so any advise would be really appreciated. Thank you,
Dave Ball

Answer
Dear Dave

I think casual smart will be the order of the day - ie chinos shirt possibly a jacket but not necessarily a tie..

If you are planning to go to church in all those other places maybe you could bring over one jacket and one tie..

But I'm sure you will be very welcome!

Graham