What to Wear With the New LDS Garments: A 2026 Styling Guide

The garments changed — and honestly? It's opened up so many cute new outfit options. With the new sleeveless and cap-sleeve styles now available across the U.S., a whole world of tops and dresses that used to feel off-limits suddenly works. The catch: the fit rules are different now, and the trickiest part is knowing what actually covers the new garments. Here's the simple guide.

What changed (the quick version)

In late 2024 the Church introduced redesigned temple garments — including sleeveless tops, cap-sleeve and elbow-length options, slip styles, and lighter stretch fabrics — which rolled out across the U.S. through 2025 and into 2026. The result: more comfort, more breathability, and a lot more freedom in what you can wear.

The #1 fit rule: shoulder width, not sleeves

This is the part everyone gets stuck on. With the new sleeveless garments, you no longer need sleeves — but your top still needs enough shoulder coverage to cover the garment top. The mistake: lots of tanks and sleeveless tops cut inward toward the collarbone. Those won't work. What you want are tops whose straps or shoulders extend out, toward the edge of your shoulder. Wide shoulder = covered; narrow, inward cut = peeking. Check that one thing and you'll avoid most returns.

Top styles that work with the new garments

• Wide-strap tanks — the everyday workhorse; just make sure the strap sits out toward the shoulder.
• Mock-neck & high-neck sleeveless — dressier, and the higher neckline gives easy coverage.
• Ruched-shoulder tops — flattering, and the gathered shoulder lands right where you need coverage.
• Henley / ribbed necklines — hold their shape and don't shift around all day.
• Cap-sleeve & flutter-sleeve — pair perfectly with the new cap-sleeve garments.
• Pleated or relaxed-fit sleeveless — fuller cuts cover more easily across sizes.

Dresses & the new slip garments

With the new slip-style options, more dress lengths and silhouettes work than before — midi and maxi dresses, and many everyday day-dresses, pair cleanly. Look for the same wide-shoulder rule on the top half.

Fabrics that play nicest

Cotton, linen, and lightweight stretch knits are your friends: breathable, they hold their shape, and they show less underneath. A little stretch (think cotton-spandex) lays smoother over the new garments.

Before you buy: a 10-second check

1. Do the shoulders extend out toward the shoulder edge (not cut inward)?
2. Is the neckline high enough for easy coverage?
3. Is the armhole cut wide rather than scooped deep?

If yes to all three, it'll almost always work.

FAQ

Do sleeveless tops really work with the new garments now? Yes — as long as the shoulder is wide enough to cover the garment top. It's about width, not sleeves.

What necklines are best? Mock neck, high neck, and henley give the easiest coverage; deep scoops and narrow tanks are the ones to avoid.

Do I need to size up? Not usually — focus on the shoulder cut and neckline rather than size.

At Brooklyn Blush, we curate pieces with the new garments in mind — so you can skip the guesswork. Shop our New Arrivals to see what's in right now (and it won't last — we don't restock).

Tiana Fabrizio Roberts co-owns Brooklyn Blush and helps women build wardrobes they love — new garments and all.