Inspecting sample robes in your setting will help you make the right choice for your church. Women's choirs sometimes prefer the finishing touch of an optional hem or collar ends. If your church has several speciality choirs or vocal groups that want a distinctive look, consider using optional accessories instead of colors to lend them a unique presence. Churches that are more liturgical tend towards choir albs rather than robes. Some choose to wear cassocks, buttoned up the front and worn with a white half-robe called a cotta.
Most companies have robes to meet the smaller-sized needs of younger singers.
Color choice and options may be generally more limited, however. Before ordering, get out the measuring tape. Though some companies individually tailor robes, others offer sizes tailor-made to order but not to measure. It's better to be too loose than too tight. Many churches view choir robes as a capital expense, purchasing a quantity every few years.