Why What We Wear is Important

"There are two reasons why what you wear to class is important.  First, like being on time, it is a sign of your respect for the process of learning and teaching that occurs in those dedicated places.  It is a measure of your respect for everyone involved in that process-including your classmates, the faculty, and especially the Holy Ghost.

Second, what you wear affects how you and those around you behave.  Simply said, your dress will affect how you and your classmates engage in the learning process and how much you learn.  If you come to class better dressed, you will help to establish a sense of respect, seriousness of purpose, and focus that will affect how the class works.  Through your obedience and through raising your personal bar, you will bring a better spirit to class and help to create an environment in which the Holy Ghost can minister, not only to you, but everyone around you.  This means that raising your personal bar for dress and grooming is not just about you.  It is an act of faith, kindness, service, and love for those around you.  It is a powerful step on the path of discipleship. " (President Kim B. Clark, "God Hath Prepared a More Excellent Way," BYU-Idaho Devotional, September 5, 2006)