Sleeveless garments may not be in Utah yet, but they are floating across the Latter-day Saint universe — and reviews are pouring in. Meanwhile, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah and elsewhere in the U.S.
are getting, well, eager to lay their hands on the redesigned underclothing. The global faith of 17.2 million remains steadfast that the new garments won’t be available in the United States until the fourth quarter of this year , but that hasn’t stopped American Latter-day Saints from clambering for them.
As one indication, when the new styles emerged last fall, Instagrammer Rachel Gerber says she got more than a million clicks on her LDS Changemakers account and the queries have never stopped. Since then, Gerber, who was among the first to report on the style changes, has been pelted with questions about the garments, which faithful members wear underneath their daily clothing as a reminder of sacred promises they have made to God. Can women really wear tank tops over the new sleeveless styles, unlike the current versions? Will the new slip (or half-slip) model allow women to wear their own nonsacred briefs? Will the fabrics be lighter for those living in hotter climates? (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) These screenshots from the church's online store for U.
S. members show new garment options for women available toward the end of this year. And can the revised styles finally put an end to the judging of fellow members .
