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==Habit and dress==
Jesuits do not have an official habit. The society's ''Constitutions'' gives the following instructions: "The clothing too should have three characteristics: first, it should be proper; second, conformed to the usage of the country of residence; and third, not contradictory to the poverty we profess." (Const. 577)

The traditional Jesuit-style [[cassock]], called a "soutane" is similar to a robe which is wrapped around the body and was tied with a [[cincture]], rather than the customary buttoned front cassock worn by diocesan priests.<ref>Edwards, Nina (2011). ''On The Button''. I.B. Tauris. p. 178. {{ISBN|9781848855847}}.</ref> A tuftless [[biretta]] (only diocesan clergy wore tufts) and a [[ferraiolo]] (cape) completed the look.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Habit and dress::Society of Jesus - ::concepts |url=http://concepts.org/index.php?title=Society_of_Jesus&section=Habit+and+dress |access-date=12 February 2021 |website=concepts.org |archive-date=21 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621203337/http://concepts.org/index.php?title=Society_of_Jesus&section=Habit+and+dress |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Today, most Jesuits in the United States wear the [[clerical collar]] and black clothing of diocesan priests<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesuit.org/about/faqs/ |title=The Society of Jesus in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions |publisher=Jesuit.org |date=19 January 2008 |access-date=18 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325181613/http://www.jesuit.org/about/faqs/ |archive-date=25 March 2013 }}</ref> while most Jesuits in Europe are dressed in civilian clothes.