Home Called to Serve Chimere for Women – Black
Full front view of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere and white rochet set, featuring the long open-front chimere, gathered white rochet, black clerical collar, and ruffled cuffs.
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Back view of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere over a white rochet, showing the gathered back yoke, long flowing chimere, and white sleeves with black cuffs.
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Full front view of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere and white rochet set, featuring the long open-front chimere, gathered white rochet, black clerical collar, and ruffled cuffs.
Close-up of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere over a white gathered rochet, highlighting the clerical collar, morse fastening, gathered neckline, and ruffled sleeve cuffs.
Side view of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere and white rochet set, showing the long open-front chimere, full white sleeve, gathered cuff, and clerical collar.
Back view of a woman wearing the black Called to Serve chimere over a white rochet, showing the gathered back yoke, long flowing chimere, and white sleeves with black cuffs.

Called to Serve Chimere for Women – Black

Sale price $119.00 - $129.00

Black chimere for women in tropical suiting fabric, featuring a morse front closure and a gathered, braid-trimmed back yoke. Worn over a rochet or cassock for Anglican services and ceremonies.

Size Guide

Women's Size Guide

Clergy Chimere & Rochets

Women's size chart measurements shown in inches.

SIZE X-Small - Short
DRESS SIZE3-5
HEIGHT5'0"-5'1"
BACK LENGTH48"
MAX CHEST32"
MAX WAIST29"
SLEEVE LENGTH28"
SHOULDER15"
NECK14"
SIZE X-Small - Regular
DRESS SIZE3-5
HEIGHT5'2"-5'3"
BACK LENGTH50"
MAX CHEST32"
MAX WAIST29"
SLEEVE LENGTH29"
SHOULDER15"
NECK14"
SIZE X-Small - Long
DRESS SIZE3-5
HEIGHT5'4"-5'5"
BACK LENGTH52"
MAX CHEST32"
MAX WAIST29"
SLEEVE LENGTH30"
SHOULDER15"
NECK14"
SIZE Small - Short
DRESS SIZE7-9
HEIGHT5'2"-5'3"
BACK LENGTH50"
MAX CHEST35"
MAX WAIST32"
SLEEVE LENGTH29"
SHOULDER16"
NECK14½"
SIZE Small - Regular
DRESS SIZE7-9
HEIGHT5'4"-5'5"
BACK LENGTH52"
MAX CHEST35"
MAX WAIST32"
SLEEVE LENGTH30"
SHOULDER16"
NECK14½"
SIZE Small - Long
DRESS SIZE7-9
HEIGHT5'6"-5'7"
BACK LENGTH54"
MAX CHEST35"
MAX WAIST32"
SLEEVE LENGTH31"
SHOULDER16"
NECK14½"
SIZE Medium - Short
DRESS SIZE10-12
HEIGHT5'4"-5'5"
BACK LENGTH52"
MAX CHEST38"
MAX WAIST35"
SLEEVE LENGTH30"
SHOULDER16½"
NECK15"
SIZE Medium - Regular
DRESS SIZE10-12
HEIGHT5'6"-5'7"
BACK LENGTH54"
MAX CHEST38"
MAX WAIST35"
SLEEVE LENGTH31"
SHOULDER16½"
NECK15"
SIZE Medium - Long
DRESS SIZE10-12
HEIGHT5'7"-5'8"
BACK LENGTH56"
MAX CHEST38"
MAX WAIST35"
SLEEVE LENGTH32"
SHOULDER16½"
NECK15"
SIZE Large - Short
DRESS SIZE14-16
HEIGHT5'6"-5'7"
BACK LENGTH54"
MAX CHEST42"
MAX WAIST39"
SLEEVE LENGTH31"
SHOULDER17½"
NECK16"
SIZE Large - Regular
DRESS SIZE14-16
HEIGHT5'7"-5'8"
BACK LENGTH56"
MAX CHEST42"
MAX WAIST39"
SLEEVE LENGTH32"
SHOULDER17½"
NECK16"
SIZE Large - Long
DRESS SIZE14-16
HEIGHT5'9"-5'10"
BACK LENGTH58"
MAX CHEST42"
MAX WAIST39"
SLEEVE LENGTH33"
SHOULDER17½"
NECK16"
SIZE X-Large - Short
DRESS SIZE18-20
HEIGHT5'7"-5'8"
BACK LENGTH56"
MAX CHEST46"
MAX WAIST43"
SLEEVE LENGTH32"
SHOULDER18½"
NECK17"
SIZE X-Large - Regular
DRESS SIZE18-20
HEIGHT5'9"-5'10"
BACK LENGTH58"
MAX CHEST46"
MAX WAIST43"
SLEEVE LENGTH33"
SHOULDER18½"
NECK17"
SIZE X-Large - Long
DRESS SIZE18-20
HEIGHT5'11"-6'0"
BACK LENGTH60"
MAX CHEST46"
MAX WAIST43"
SLEEVE LENGTH34"
SHOULDER18½"
NECK17"
SIZE XX-Large - Short
DRESS SIZE22-24
HEIGHT5'9"-5'10"
BACK LENGTH58"
MAX CHEST50"
MAX WAIST47"
SLEEVE LENGTH33"
SHOULDER19½"
NECK18"
SIZE XX-Large - Regular
DRESS SIZE22-24
HEIGHT5'11"-6'0"
BACK LENGTH60"
MAX CHEST50"
MAX WAIST47"
SLEEVE LENGTH34"
SHOULDER19½"
NECK18"
SIZE XX-Large - Long
DRESS SIZE22-24
HEIGHT6'0"-6'1"
BACK LENGTH62"
MAX CHEST50"
MAX WAIST47"
SLEEVE LENGTH35"
SHOULDER19½"
NECK18"
Important Size Note:
Please review the size chart carefully and choose the correct size. If you feel any size needs to be shorter or longer, leave a note with your required size when placing your order. We will make the garment according to your requested measurements. Otherwise, you are responsible for any size issue.

How to Take Your Measurements

Reference points A–F indicate where to take each measurement.

Women's clergy chimere and rochet measurement guide
  1. A
    Height

    Measure from the top of the head straight down to the floor in stocking feet.

  2. B
    Neck (Collar)

    Measure around the base of the neck, where the collar will sit.

  3. C
    Shoulder Width

    Measure across the back from one shoulder point to the other.

  4. D
    Chest

    Measure around the fullest part of the chest or bust, keeping the tape level.

  5. E
    Waist

    Measure around the natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.

  6. F
    Back Length (Chimere Length)

    Measure from the base of the neck down to where you want the hem to fall.

Tip: For greatest accuracy and best results, we recommend having another person take your exact measurements please do not measure yourself.

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Called to Serve: Black Chimere for Women

This chimere is a sleeveless, open-front Anglican vestment worn over a rochet or cassock for services and ceremonies within the Anglican tradition.

Made from super fine tropical suiting fabric, the chimere closes with a button-and-loop morse fastening at the chest. The back features gathering with a braid and button detail at the yoke, giving it a tailored shape rather than a loose, unstructured drape.

Design Details

  • Morse Closure: A button-and-loop fastening secures the chimere at the front.
  • Gathered Back Yoke: The back is gathered below the yoke, finished with braid trim and a button.
  • Open Front: Designed to be worn open over a rochet, allowing the garment underneath to show through at the front.
  • Tailored Silhouette: A fitted shape through the yoke and back, rather than a loose or boxy cut.

Sizing and Fit

Available in sizes XS through 2XL, offered in Short, Regular, and Long lengths.

Care Instructions

  • Wash in cold water
  • Hang to dry
  • Iron carefully
  • Store properly
What makes black a practical chimere choice?

Black works across most liturgical seasons and formal occasions without being tied to a specific rank or celebration, unlike some of the brighter liturgical colors. It's often a practical first chimere for clergy building out a vestment wardrobe.

No, it's designed broadly for female clergy members rather than restricted to a particular rank like bishop. This makes it a more general-purpose option compared to some rank-specific colored vestments.

It's designed to be worn open over a rochet or cassock, with the garment underneath showing through at the front opening. This listing includes the chimere only.

The back is gathered below the yoke and finished with braid trim and a button, giving the chimere a tailored shape rather than hanging loose. The front closes separately with a button-and-loop morse fastening.

This chimere is available in sizes XS through 2XL, each offered in Short, Regular, and Long lengths. That gives fifteen total size and length combinations to choose from.

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