Wear a clerical
shirt and be part of a tradition...
Clerical shirts worn by clergy are a modern adaptation of the traditional cassock and neck cloth. The cassock was the typical clerical apparel worn by clergy until the 19th century when long frock coats, and then vests and vest fronts, were substituted. The natural next step in the evolution of clerical attire was the clerical shirt and collar.
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When a clergy person wears clerical shirts and clerical collars, he joins a centuries-long tradition in which ordained ministers have donned special uniforms symbolizing their service to the Lord and his people.
Enjoy practical benefits...
In the community, clerical shirts, clerical blouses and clerical collars are the most visible marks of your role as ordained clergy and servants of your congregation. As emblems of pastoral ministry, clerical shirts and clerical collars declare your calling and claim the community's regard. Clerical shirts provide instant recognition of your pastoral responsibilities, making it easier for you to function in hospitals and schools, at accident sites and other public settings.
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As professional attire, clerical vestments are more economical than the "uniforms" worn by other professions. Less expensive and individualistic than the secular shirt and tie, wearing clerical vestments reinforces the humility of ordained service. While it invites others to indulge in pastoral dialogue, clerical apparel also sets you apart, helping to preserve a vital degree of dignity and privacy.
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Why CM Almy Clerical Shirts?
Almy's clerical shirts are designed and made in our own Maine shop to provide traditional and dignified styling, a generous and comfortable fit and high-quality tailoring. We select fabrics noted for deep, lasting color, easy care, cool comfort and durability. And their reasonable price makes them a great value. Why Almy clerical shirts? They are the best!
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CM Almy provides a broad selection of clerical shirts in a wide variety of styles, fabrics and colors. Contact us today for prices and availability or click here to access our online store.
Men's Clerical Shirts
CM Almy makes four basic styles of clerical shirts for men.
- The Neckband Collar Clerical Shirt
Combines traditional good looks, comfortable fit and quality American tailoring. Made with just a neckband collar that has buttonholes front and back. A detachable clerical collar is affixed to this neckband using collar buttons, which are very similar to the studs used to close a formal shirt. The finished appearance is of a colored shirt with a white collar that goes all around the neck. Neckband Collar clerical shirts are available in short and long sleeves and in two fabric ranges: Poly-Cotton or 100% Cotton.
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- The Tab Collar Clerical Shirt
Made with a Roman-type collar that simulates the appearance of a traditional cassock and collar. The white clerical collar is really a tab of plastic that fits into the "tunnel" created by the fold-over of the shirt collar. This is a relatively new style for mens clerical shirts and is very popular among clergy who feel the detachable collar Neckband style is uncomfortable and inconvenient. Tab Collar clerical shirts are available in short and long sleeves in poly-cotton fabrics.
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- The Panama Clerical Shirt
Naturally air-conditioned by lightweight poly-cotton broadcloth, these guayabera style clerical shirts that are loose and worn outside the trouser, making them popular in summer and among clergy living in year-round warm climates. Available in short sleeves only, in Tab Collar style.
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- The Ideal Clerical Shirt
With their exclusive sewn-in collar, The Ideal is designed to be the world's most comfortable clerical shirts in a style that is pulled over the head like a turtleneck and that zips closed at the back of the neck. The clerical collar is all part of the shirt so there are no plastic pieces to attach. Available in short sleeves only, in the tab-collar style.
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Women's Clerical Blouses
CM Almy makes three basic styles of womens clerical blouse.
- The Almy Shell Clerical Blouse
Its easy-fitting, relaxed profile and graceful shape makes the Shell our most popular clerical blouse. Each is made with a trim neckband to hold a detachable clerical collar and closed at the back with a collar stud and a through-placket button. Available in short or long sleeves, Shell blouses are tailored in our Maine shop in your choice of 100% cotton or polyester crepe de chine fabrics in a selection of distinctive patterns and colors.
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- The Almy Plain Front Clerical Blouse
Tailored with a fly-placketed button-front and finished with a trim neckband for wear with a detachable collar, this classic blouse style is a clerical basic. Made in our Maine shop and available in your choice of black poly-cotton broadcloth or blue-white striped 100% cotton in both short and long sleeve styles.
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- The Almy Pleat Front Clerical Blouse
With distinctive front pleats, this blouse adds a touch of formality to your clerical wardrobe. Its fly-placketed button-front closure boasts professionalism, fine tailoring and femininity. Made in lightweight, easy-care poly-cotton broadcloth. Neckband collar styles are available in long sleeves, in black and white, and in short sleeves, in black, white, pink and blue. Tab collar style is available in long sleeve in black.
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CM Almy encourages you to browse our complete offering of clerical clothing and vestments. Contact us today for prices and availability or click here to access our online store.
