Choosing the Right Clergy Attire Any Advice?

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Hi everyone! I’m new to learning about clergy attire and was wondering how different traditions influence what clergy wear. I’ve seen various robes, cassocks, and stoles, but I’m curious what are the key differences, and how do you choose the right one for different occasions?
 

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Our pastor wears a suit and tie, but only on Sunday.

Usually he wears jeans and a t-shirt.
 

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Hi everyone! I’m new to learning about clergy attire and was wondering how different traditions influence what clergy wear. I’ve seen various robes, cassocks, and stoles, but I’m curious what are the key differences, and how do you choose the right one for different occasions?
Also, howdy and welcome to the Forum.
 
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Hi everyone! I’m new to learning about clergy attire and was wondering how different traditions influence what clergy wear. I’ve seen various robes, cassocks, and stoles, but I’m curious what are the key differences, and how do you choose the right one for different occasions?
90% Of ministers choose suites for their services. Wool beats any polyester because it's comfortable in a large range of temperatures, 4 seasons, and looks far better than polyester.

Wool jackets can pair well with matching slacks all the way to casual jeans depending on the style. There are plenty of like new wool jackets available so there's no need to spend top dollar for brand new. Nobody will know but the person who saves a few hundred dollars.
 

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Hi everyone! I’m new to learning about clergy attire and was wondering how different traditions influence what clergy wear. I’ve seen various robes, cassocks, and stoles, but I’m curious what are the key differences, and how do you choose the right one for different occasions?
Good question. Since the Bible has no reference to clergy or dress codes, you will have to ask each denomination how they decide.
 
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Hi everyone! I’m new to learning about clergy attire and was wondering how different traditions influence what clergy wear. I’ve seen various robes, cassocks, and stoles, but I’m curious what are the key differences, and how do you choose the right one for different occasions?
This is a warning from the Lord about the scribes.

38And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Mark 12

46Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Luke 20


Modern example:
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5The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Deuteronomy 22
 

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This is a warning from the Lord about the scribes.

38And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
Mark 12

46Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
Luke 20


Modern example:
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5The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Deuteronomy 22
I get your point for sure, but that picture is pretty funny, although it probably shouldn't be.