Updated: Rejoice, LDS women: These new garments will open up more fashion options
Sleeveless styles are now available in hot climates for women and men. Top church leaders “authorized changes in the garment to bless those members and others who might benefit.”
(Courtesy) This photo shows an "open sleeve" garment available to faithful Latter-day Saint women in South Africa.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.