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Outfits curated by Joy Cato

As a christian girl who doesn’t mind pushing the boundaries of fashion, it can be a challenge incorporating your personal style into a church atmosphere. The challenge being our personal desire to be God-honoring while also indulging our fashion fantasies. This article is here to help you strike a balance between the two.

Ditch altering yourself for different atmospheres and show up as yourself starting with these 10 casual church outfit ideas for summer.

1. Keepin’ It Classy

A collage of Cheetah print dress, black shoulder bag and black leather Gucci Belt on tan background

If you’re looking for elegant church dresses, look no further. A shirred waist dress worn with a black leather belt will always be timeless, classy, and suitable for many occasions. You can go to church in the morning wearing this dress and then handle professional business for the upcoming week right after!

Print Waist Dress $12.99 | Baguette Shoulder Bag $78 | Gucci Leather Belt $520

2. Abstract Adventure

A collage of a black and white pattern matching set, silver hoops and black sunglasses on pink background

This one’s for the girls who love to keep things casual and trendy. A satin shirt and pants in black-and-white abstract print, dare I say iconic?

Abstract Button-Up Top $62| Abstract Wide Leg Pants $79 | Prada Sunglasses $433 | Tube Hoops $58

3. Blues Clues

A collage of a denim midi skirt, floral mesh top, black loafers and blue hoops on tan background

This floral cap sleeve t-shirt is all the rage for summer 2023. Perfectly matched with a denim midi skirt, it becomes the look of the summer. Perfect for a Young Adult or casual church service.

Denim Midi Skirt $68 | Pattern Mesh Top $51 | Leather Loafer $79.97 | Muse Hoops $38

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4. Purplishly Pleasant

A collage of a purple knit maxi dress, silver should bag, and silver tennis bracelet on pink background.

If you’re looking for a simple church dress, try this Hanifa purple maxi. The knitted fabric gives off a classy feeling, yet it also passes for casual attire. The true definition of “less is more”!

Myra Knit Maxi $269 | Tennis Bracelet $99 | Halfmoon Buckle Bag $52

5. Color Me Red

A collage of gradient wide leg trousers, white bodysuit, red rectangle earrings and red dress sandals on yellow background.

A bodysuit is a year round staple every girl needs in her closet. The versatility is truly endless. In this case, give in to the color of summer with this white bodysuit and gradient wide leg trousers. Viola, you have a timeless yet trendy church outfit.

Gradient Wide Leg Pants $295 | Crew Neck Bodysuit $8 | Square Hallow Earrings $7.99 | Fluxx Sandal $130

6. Orange is the New Orange

A collage of orange bodysuit, blue jeans, orange sunglasses and orange slice clutch purse on pink background.

In need of stylish church outfits with jeans? This draped tulle bodysuit has a cute and unique pattern. Its bright orange color, when worn with light blue wide-leg jeans, will undoubtedly brighten your aura.

Tule Bodysuit $9.99 | Wide Leg Jeans $31.99 | Fruit Slice Clutch $159.99 | Rectangle Sunglasses $188.90

7. Making Waves

A collage of purple mesh midi dress, gold rainbow earrings, gold crossbody purse on tan background.

Purple is such a beautiful color, don’t you think? This purple midi dress is simple, classy, and suitable for all skin tones.

Mesh Midi Dress $79 | Rainbow Dangle Earrings $60 | Gold Crossbody $186

8. Y2K Denim

A collage of a white boyfriend t-shirt, denim maxi skirt, blue baseball cap and white sneakers on pink background.

If you’re a lover of patterns, you’ll love this outfit. A striped shirt and a patchwork-denim maxi skirt make such a unique and stylish look for the upcoming Sunday.

Mesh Maxi Skirt $55 | Pippa Boyfriend T-shirt $78 | Baseball Cap $14.99 | Court Sneaker $138

9. Nude Beginnings

A collage of a tan crop top, cream wide leg trousers, gold hoops and black sunglasses on tan background.

Nudes are a girl’s best friend. Sometimes a simple t-shirt and a pair of relaxed wide-leg pants are all we need on a lazy Sunday. It definitely gives more classy church outfit but still casual enough for a lazy Sunday.

Mason Wide Leg Pants$198 | Baby Tee $48 | Statement Hoops $75 | Rectangle Sunglasses $560

10. Garden View

A collage of printed mesh midi dress, black snake earrings and black strap heels on pink background.

Last but not least, I present to you a printed short sleeve midi dress. Would you look at the print here? It’s so trendy and cute. This is the church dress for summer 2023!

Print Waist Dress $12.99 | Snake Earrings $34.85 | Stiletto Dress Sandal $33

How are my casual church outfit ideas, ABIDE readers? With this style guide in hand, I hope you all have an enjoyable, fashionable, and most importantly faithful summer.