choir robe

Church singer's attire

A choir robe is a long, loose-fitting garment worn by members of a church or school choir during performances.

Typically flowing to the ankles with wide sleeves, choir robes create visual uniformity and lend formality to choral presentations: The children filed in wearing matching burgundy choir robes.

Related
  • vestmentCeremonial religious garment
  • cassockFull-length clerical garment
  • surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment
  • altarSacred ritual table
  • hymnReligious song of praise

hymn book · sacred music · singing · procession · sanctuary · Sunday · Sunday service · worship · velvet · satin · collar · flowing · ceremonial · cathedral · stole · clergy · purple · crimson

Categories
Opposites
formality/ceremonial vs. casual attire

choir robecasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

street clothes · sweatpants · athleisure · loungewear · pajamas

uniformity/conformity vs. individual expression

choir robestreet style

Urban everyday fashion

fashion statement · costume

religious/sacred vs. secular context

choir robework clothes

business attire · sportswear · party dress

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G