Ordinand Guide
Wippells is proud to support young clerics through their ordination with all the clergy apparel they will need. This page serves as a quick guide to the garments that may be required, and our team is available to assist with your questions.
Ordinand Guide
How to Order
The items you'll need can vary depending on your parish, so we strongly recommend checking with your training incumbent before ordering. Some parishes may not have a preference, in which case it is entirely up to you which pieces and styles you would like.
If you do not yet know who your training incumbent will be, we're still happy to discuss potential options and you can place your order later in the academic year.
When you know what items you'll need, take your measurements following our handy guide.
Get in touch when you're ready to order, letting us know the date of your ordination. We'll then put together a quote and invoice.
Ordinands are not required to pay for their order before we begin in our workroom — we'll just ask you to sign a contract while you wait for your grant to come through.
Orders will only be shipped when the full payment is received.
Ordinand Guide
Cassocks
Made to order to your measurements, our Custom Cassocks are the perfect option for ordinands.
With a great range of fabrics and customization options to choose from, we make it simple to order the right cassock to suit you.
Ordinand Guide
White Garments
Your clerical wardrobe will usually include a surplice and alb. Some parishes may prefer certain styles, so browse our range below.
White Garments
Surplice
A surplice is worn over the cassock as a part of 'choir dress'. This is worn for services such as morning prayers and Evensong, and may be used at your ordination.
We offer two styles: the more traditional 'Pointed Sleeve', and the 'Rounded Sleeve'.
White Garments
Albs
The alb is predominantly worn for Eucharistic ceremonies along with an amice and girdle. We offer four styles of alb, as well as the more modern alternative of a cassock alb.
Traditional
Box Pleat
Gathered
Drawstring
Ordinand Guide
Clergy Accessories
Below are some of the things you may need for your ordination and beyond — whether for daily parish life or Eucharistic services.
Preaching Scarf
Also known as a 'Tippet', this is worn over the surplice as a part of choir dress. We recommend that they are of a length so as not to sit much longer than the surplice.
Preaching Bands
Made in a pure cotton and designed to sit in the collar of the cassock. Worn as a part of choir dress.
Stoles
Order from our set designs - or get in touch for a custom stole.
Girdles
Worn with an alb.
Cinctures
Worn over a cassock.
Cloaks
Perfect for outdoor services
Womenswear
Browse our clerical shirts and dresses.
Clergy Shirts
We offer stock shirts and custom, made-to-order clergy shirts.
Ordinand Guide
Choir Dress
Choir Dress is a great place to start your clerical wardrobe. Worn for everyday services and public prayer, it typically consists of a cassock, surplice, and preaching scarf.
Ordinands
Contact Us
If you're not sure where to begin or simply have a few questions, get in touch and our team will be happy to assist.