Red, Grounded by Black
Where white trim makes a red vest look festive, black trim makes it look settled. The red clergy vest with black trim uses a narrow black piping and a line of black buttons to link the red body to black trousers and shoes, so the whole outfit holds together. The photos show it over a white clergy shirt with black trousers.
Occasions
Red belongs to Pentecost and to services that set apart new ministers. Black details keep this vest appropriate for more formal settings too, such as installation services, conferences and church anniversaries.
In the Photos
- Sleeveless red waistcoat
- Collar edged in a thin black line
- Roughly ten dark buttons
- Slit pockets on both sides
- Plain red back
Fabric
Made in tropical suiting, the vest drapes smoothly over a clergy shirt and resists creasing when you sit through a long installation or conference session.
Sizes and Pricing
XS to 3XL cost $89.99, and 4XL to 6XL cost $99.99. In the chart, a Medium is listed for a 42-inch chest.
The reverse colorway is our black vest with red piping. For red with white details see the red vest with white trim, and for no trim at all the red clergy vest. More styles in clergy vests.
Red Clergy Vest with Black Trim FAQs
What is the difference between red with black trim and black with red trim?
It comes down to which color dominates. Here the body is red and the details black; on the other vest black dominates and red is the accent.
How do I style the red vest with black trim?
Dark trousers and shoes, so the black buttons have something to echo. Under it, a white shirt as shown or a black one both work.
Is the black trim piping or just buttons?
Both: a fine black line edges the collar and the opening, and the buttons are black as well.
Can this vest be worn outside the red liturgical seasons?
Yes. Many ministers wear a red vest for church anniversaries, conferences and formal events as well as Pentecost and ordinations. Follow your church’s custom if it limits red to certain days or offices.
How much does the red vest with black trim cost?
Sizes XS to 3XL are $89.99 and sizes 4XL to 6XL are $99.99, with chest sizes listed in the pop-up chart.















