vestments
nounUK /ˈvɛstmənts/
US /ˈvɛstmənts/
Special clothes that a religious leader wears during ceremonies.
The priest put on his vestments before the church service began.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any official or ceremonial clothing worn by a person in a special role.
The judge's black vestments made him look serious and important.
3. Clothing in general, especially fancy or formal clothes.
The actors wore colorful vestments for the royal scene in the play.
4. The robes worn by members of certain fraternal or academic groups.
The graduates marched in their academic vestments at the ceremony.