What is a chasuble?
A chasuble is a special type of garment worn only by the clergy of select religious practices, such as Roman Catholic and Anglican priests. At first glance, the chasuble may look just like any 
other regular robe or gown, and this makes sense. The robes we see nowadays not just on the clergy but also on graduating students and professors of study are inspired by the clothing all the way back to ancient Greek and Roman times. And because religion also goes all the way back, the chasuble represents more than just a type of uniform for the clergy to wear but also a connection to the early days of their faith.
The chasuble differs from the hood and stole that the clergy also wears. These three are all worn over robes, but hoods and stoles are smaller and are worn over the shoulders, with the ends resting on the front of the body and the middle of the cloth situated below the neck. The chasuble, on the other hand, is a larger garment similar in design to a poncho that often covers the whole body, acting as the final touch to the priest’s robe. And just like hoods and stoles, there are also quite a few types of chasubles that the clergy uses.
Are there different types of chasubles?
Chasubles share the same general appearance of being loose and comfortable, and this is because they are worn over robes or gowns and need to be light and flowing. They fit quite closely around the neck, never too loose, and the sleeves often go all the way down past the elbows to the wrists. The body of the chasuble drapes loosely around the torso and legs, and the ends reach all the way down past the knees to the ankles and sometimes to floor-length level. The modern chasuble is patterned after the robes of what priests wear back in the 12th century, with their distinct bell-shape. There is also the Gothic chasuble, and it looks like the modern chasuble but with less decorative accents. Transitional-style chasubles are often shorter than the modern versions 
and are worn over another robe or gown, and they are also brilliantly colored and usually feature elaborate embroidery and trimming. The Roman chasuble is narrower than the transitional-style chasuble, with the fiddle back chasuble being the smallest and shortest.
These different types of chasubles cannot be worn at just any time or interchanged with each other. Each type should be worn at an appropriate time and occasion. In celebrating Mass, for example, the liturgical color of the chasuble is also important as it represents the ceremony and its particular event. An elaborately designed chasuble should also not be worn for more common ceremonies and reserved only for the event it is created for, and it is important that the customs be observed especially for the clergy.
A white chasuble is the most basic kind for it can easily be modified and altered to look more elaborate as the occasion calls for it. The white fabric can be overlaid with colored silk, embroidery in gold and silver thread added, and even patches stitched on, such as the crucifix and other religious symbols. The more special a religious ceremony, the more elaborate that chasubles have to appear. Brocade cloth and sometimes the images of a saint are added to the garments to better celebrate the sanctity of the occasion.
How can you order a chasuble?
Chasubles need to fit the look that is required, since they are not made to be worn at just any time or for any event. www.ChurchGoers.com, for example, offers five different colors of chasubles so you will find it easier to order the one that fits the closest to what is needed. And once the chasuble has been delivered, the appropriate altering and touches can then be added to make the garment look its best. If you are not quite sure of which look to go for, it is best to pick out a white chasuble first, as this is the best style and is also the easiest to modify.
Ordering your chasubles online is easy, but to not go through unnecessary stress, it is best to first lay out how many different pieces you need and finalize the colors you need. For example, you may need more than one white chasuble, but just one piece each for the different shades. Also don’t hesitate to contact the people in charge of Church Goers, for they can help you settle on good prices and the earliest delivery dates.