Five Things to Account for When Shopping for Pastor Robes for Males

It would be curt to state “we’ve all been there,” but in this instance, we may not all have been there. Not everyone has been out on a shopping whim to pick up new pastor robes for males, either for himself or for a fellow member of the clergy.

Therefore, because we haven’t really all been there, we’ve decided it would behoove us, for the benefit of our customers, who have been there, to offer some insight into some things that matter when shopping. We have been there, and as sellers of some of the finest pastor robes for males and females in the entire industry, we happen to know just what you should be looking for when you shop.

Start here, consult our blog if you have additional questions, and give us a call if you need to learn more and aren’t sure where to turn - we’d be more than happy to help!

1.Time of Year, or Specifically, the Time in the Liturgical Calendar

The time of the year, or more properly, the time in the liturgical calendar at hand, will influence the propriety of any given set of vestments to a service. For one thing, in addition to the office held by the ordained man, the service to be performed also will influence what garment or vestment should or should not be worn.

This is perhaps the first and most fitting consideration to make when you are shopping for pastor robes for males, but the next point follows. The two of them are irrevocably linked and interrelated.

2.Appropriate Color

In addition to the time of year, the color of the vestments in question is also important in ensuring fitness for an occasion or a use. It’s important to pay attention to this because the color can also be impacted by the calendar and vice versa. For example, sometimes purple garments are considered the most proper for services held during Lent.

However, there are other times that proper colors can be put to use, time of the year notwithstanding. Whenever you are going to hold a service in honor of a martyred Saint, for example, it is customary to wear red vestments to symbolize and honor the passion.

This particular instance is related to the liturgical calendar, but it’s something to keep in mind nonetheless.

3.The Arrangement and Importance of the Vestments

It’s also important to keep in mind that the garments that are worn together are important. For example, it is customary for a priest who is administering a Eucharist service to wear a stole over his other clergy robes and garments. As a separate example, traditionally, it was customary for priests to wear a cassock and cincture even outside of the church.

These are just quick examples, but there are many more. If you want to learn more about the fine points, get in touch with us!

4.The Objective Quality of Construction

Additionally, as in all areas of shopping, the objective value and quality of the garments in question is also highly important. If you’ve ever heard the expression “in for a dime, in for a dollar,” then you should be no stranger to this concept.

If you buy cheap the first time, you might be on the line to spend more money further on. Buy quality the first time because quality is for life - our pastor robes and other vestments, including but not limited to surplices, cassocks and even preaching dresses for ladies are made to the highest standards of construction.

5.The Impression You Intend to Make

Last but absolutely not least is the impression you intend to make. There are many ways to approach this. Do you want to make a subtle impression to inspire reverence and admiration, or simply to fall in line with the significance of the time of year?

That being said, there are some occasions where you might want to make a much more pronounced impression on the congregation. Sometimes it is the personality that moves the spirit, and it has been said that the clothes make the man.

We won’t go that far, but we will say that it has the potential to make a difference. Whether you want to be subdued and reserved or overstated and regal, we offer pastor robes that will let you make it happen.

There are other things you might want to account for in your ventures, but we can leave this up to you .The likelihood is that once you’ve considered for these, anything that follows will be a personal matter, anyway.

Still, don’t be a stranger if you have questions or concerns. We would be more than happy to help you settle on the arrangement that’s perfect for your needs and we’re never more than a call away - you can always reach us at 877-453-3535.

Alternatively, you can come visit us in our showroom in Hamilton, New Jersey, where we’d be even better situated to extend our excellent customer service to you!