St. Joseph Altar Server Ministry Dress Code Policy Attending Mass is a very special part of your week and dressing up is an important part of altar serving. All altar servers must adhere to this dress code each and every time they serve. We are appreciative of your dedication and devotion to this ministry. Thank you for serving! Ladies Please wear: * Dresses, skirts, dress slacks * Dressy tops * Dress socks, dress tights, hosiery in a neutral color may be worn Dress shoes. Dress shoes must have a closed heel or secure strap around the back of heel. No high heels. * Necklaces (if worn) are worn under the vestments. Only post earrings may be worn. No large, flashy jewelry, no long/dangly earrings * Clear or a neutral/natural shade of pink/peach/beige nail polish may be worn Keep makeup (if worn) natural and to a minimum * Hair to be worn in a manner that will not temp the server to play with, fix, or in any way adjust. Ladies please note: Flip-flops, slides (defined as any shoe without a closed heel or secure strap around heel), tennis shoes, athletic shoes, and beach wear/sandals of any kind are NOT ACCEPTABLE. In addition, absolutely no shorts, no jeans of any color, no t-shirts, no mini-skirts, no mini-dresses, no form-fitting/midriff showing/low-cut tops. Gentlemen Please wear: * Dress slacks (black, navy, grey, brown, or khaki) with dress belt * Collared dress shirt (short or long sleeved) tucked in * Dress shoes and dress socks * Hair – neatly brushed/combed Gentlemen please note: Flip-flops, slides (defined as any shoe without a closed heel), tennis shoes, athletic shoes, and beach wear/sandals of any kind are NOT ACCEPTABLE. In addition, absolutely no shorts, no jeans of any color, and no t-shirts. File: ASM Dress Code Updated: 05/02/2016 .