Definitely Not Your Father's Shirt
Welcome to a new approach to
Women's Clergy Apparel
At Clergy Image, we believe you deserve professional, stylish, and comfortable clergy wear at an affordable price. And we understand women come in all shapes and sizes. So we work from your measurements to ensure the best fit possible. Our unique color-based sizing system is designed to eliminate the pre-conceived notions and stigma attached to traditional sizing. Best of all, we put your collar size on your garment!
A garment you create! Choose the collar style, sleeve length, fabric, color and more. With Shirts and Dresses in a variety of styles, colors and sizes, we have something to meet everyone's needs. In fact, our basic shirt comes in nearly 3000 variations!
Our garments are cut and sewn in and near our Northern California shop as you order them. This means a delay between order and shipping. We do offer Rush services when needed. We hope our unique approach is worth the wait!
Current Production Time
Expect 14-16 weeks from order to shipping. RUSH options are available.
Answers to questions about
Our New Website
Your Information
Your account includes your contact information, your measurements and all your orders from today forward. (If you have questions about previous orders, send us an email.) Your information is never shared with anyone.
Your email address is your login and the easiest way for us to find you. If it changes, please let us know!
Current Customers
The first time you order on this site, you will need to sign in as a new customer. You will receive an email to activate your account - once your account is activated, your measurements should appear! Please let us know if you have any problems.
If you were measured at an event but did not place an order, you are a current customer.
New Customers
We work from measurements to help determine your correct sizing and be able to make minor adjustments for a better fit. When you set up your account, please check "Measurements are listed below". You will need to provide the following measurements: height, bust, waist, hips, side seam and collar or neck size.
When you order, you will be asked to choose a size. Don't worry - we will adjust the size if necessary.
Wish Lists
There are two changes to our Wish List program. First, it's now called Gift Registry. Second, and most exciting, is that you can now create and manage your own list! Simply design the garments you want and click Add to Registry instead of Add to Cart.
Introducing the
Two Tone Dress
THE TWO TONE DRESS
Add a splash of color to your wardrobe! Slightly fitted through the bust with a flattering drape, the Two Tone works well on most body types. While it has a dressier, more elegant feel, it is still incredibly comfortable. Pockets are standard! As always, your choice of collar size and style.
Available with short sleeves in black with your choice of colored band in Black, Red, Cranberry, Light Grey, Medium Grey and Salt & Pepper. More colors coming soon!
Some of our
Customer Favorites
A-Line Dress
Basic Shirt
Swing Dress
$55.00
No Buttons, Zippers or Closures
Available in Every Fabric, Every Color
3 Sideseam Lengths or Customize Your Own
Our Customers Are
The Most Amazing Women
Vicar Sarah Garrett
"I can express my own unique style and really feel like myself in Clergy Image, and that type of comfort and confidence honestly enhances my ministry. "
Sarah is wearing a Crop Top with a Tab Collar
Rev. Sarah Gaventa
"Just wanted you to know one of your dresses went to Senator Cornyn’s
office today to advocate for separated children. Thanks for making me feel
professional!"
Sarah is wearing a Tapered Dress with a Round Collar
How We Got Started
Cathie with her daughter, Rev Megan Anderson, the inspiration for Clergy Image
Hi! I'm Cathie Anderson. I’ve been sewing, designing and tailoring for over 40 years. I launched Clergy Image in 2012 when my daughter Megan was a third year student at Yale Divinity School. Frustrated trying to find professional and well-fitting clergy shirts, Megan encouraged me to start creating women's clergy apparel.
I spent a year interviewing clergywomen before creating two designs, a stretch Rayon/Spandex blend pullover and a Maternity style shirt - both with a choice of sleeve lengths. We now offer 4 styles of Tops and 5 styles of dresses in a variety of colors and fabrics. Plus you can choose Round, Tab or our exclusive Attached Collar. Our customers are still my source of inspiration.
I look forward to working with you!
Cathie
Cathie sewing on collars in a hotel room at Episcopal General Convention