Full Collar Dickey – White Band Collar Mini Clergy Shirt Front
Price range: $ 39.99 through $ 49.99
- All-white full band collar that circles the neck
- Black mini shirt front panel with rounded lower corners
- Front panel only, with no fabric over the back or shoulders
- White Velcro strap fastens the collar at the back
- Shown worn over a grey short-sleeve T-shirt
- Cotton-rich fabric, neck sizes 14–24
Full Collar Dickey: White Band Collar with Black Mini Shirt Front
This full collar dickey pairs a bright, all-white band collar with a black mini shirt front. The white collar wraps completely around your neck, while the black panel hangs down the front of your chest and stops above the waist with softly rounded corners. There is no back panel at all, which makes it one of the lightest ways to dress clerically. Made from cotton-rich fabric and fastened with a Velcro strap at the nape, it is designed to sit under a jacket, cardigan or cassock.
A Solid White Collar, Front to Back
Unlike a tab or Roman-style neckline, this collar is white all the way through. From the front it gives a clean, wide band of white at the throat, and from behind only the white collar is visible above your jacket. Many Anglican, Episcopal and Lutheran clergy, as well as ministers in other traditions, prefer this full white band for services, weddings and civic occasions.
Front-Only Design, Barely There
Most dickeys include a yoke over the shoulders and back. This one keeps only what people see from the front: the collar and a single chest panel. That leaves your back and shoulders free, so you carry almost no extra fabric. Clergy who work in hot climates, wear heavy outer garments or travel a lot often find a front-only shirt front the most comfortable option.
Simple Velcro Collar Strap
A white Velcro tab joins the collar behind your neck. Lift the collar into place, bring the strap across and press to close. There are no collar studs or buttons involved, and you can loosen or tighten the strap slightly whenever you like.
Sizes and Prices
Neck sizes run from 14 to 24. Sizes 14 through 20½ are $39.99; sizes 21 through 24 are $49.99. Go by the collar size of a shirt that fits you well. If you have nothing to compare with, have someone measure snugly around your neck at the Adam’s apple, then add half an inch.
Quick Facts
- All-white full band collar
- Black front panel with rounded lower corners
- No back panel, front coverage only
- White Velcro strap closes the collar at the back
- Cotton-rich fabric
- Neck sizes 14–24
Looking for a different neckline? Try our Roman collar dickey or tab collar dickey. If you only need the collar, see our white cotton clergy collar, and for a longer black front panel browse our clergy rabats.
Full Collar Dickey FAQs
What is a full collar dickey?
A full collar dickey is a clerical shirt front with a white band collar that goes completely around the neck, attached to a short black chest panel. Worn under a jacket or cassock, it gives the look of a full-collar clergy shirt while covering only the neck and the front of the chest.
What is the difference between a mini shirt front and a rabat?
A mini shirt front is short, ending above the waist, and is usually attached to its own collar. A rabat is a longer black front panel, often reaching the waist, that is worn with a separate clerical collar. Both sit under a jacket or cassock; the mini shirt front is lighter and quicker to put on.
Does this shirt front dickey cover my back?
No. This full collar dickey has a front panel only. At the back you see just the white collar and its Velcro strap, with no fabric over your shoulders or back. That front-only design keeps it very light, so wear it under a jacket, cardigan or cassock that covers your back.
How should I wash a full collar dickey?
Fasten the Velcro strap before washing so it cannot snag other clothes. Wash the dickey on a gentle cycle with mild detergent, then hang it to dry. Press with a warm iron to keep the white collar and black panel crisp, keeping the iron off the Velcro.
What neck size full collar dickey should I choose?
Choose the collar size of a dress or clergy shirt that fits you comfortably. This full collar dickey comes in neck sizes 14 to 24, priced at $39.99 up to size 20½ and $49.99 for sizes 21 to 24. The Velcro strap allows a little adjustment for comfort.
Full Collar Dickey – White Band Collar Mini Clergy Shirt Front
Verified ownerThe dickey gives a clean and polished look under my preaching robe. It saves time and stays in place well during service.
Verified ownerI like the minimal design. It works perfectly when I do not want to wear a full shirt. Very useful and easy to wear.
The zip on the shoulder ensures a perfect fit. Small details like this make a big difference.
