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Here come the sun...glasses — and hats — for Mormon missionaries

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These now go with the standard LDS missionary attire of white shirts, ties and dress slacks for men — and professional-style jackets, dresses and skirts for women.

"You may wear simple and conservative sunglasses to provide protection from the sun," the church's updated website tells prospective missionaries. "However, unless your sunglasses serve a medical purpose, you should not wear them when speaking with others or while indoors."

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Sister missionaries at the Missionary Training Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo Tuesday June 18, 2013.