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Easter outfit ideas for men
By sneakersInn team · Updated
For Easter, dress your best for the church service: a light or mid-tone suit, a crisp shirt and polished shoes, or your finest traditional wear. Fresh colours like white, cream, light grey, sky blue and soft green suit the season. For the family lunch and Easter Monday outings, relax into linen, polos and loafers or clean sneakers.
| Occasion | Outfit | Shoes |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday service | Dark or muted shirt and trousers, or dark traditional wear | Black or dark brown leather |
| Easter Sunday service | Light grey or navy suit, white shirt, pastel tie; or white kaftan | Brown loafers or oxfords |
| Family lunch | Linen shirt, stone chinos | Tan loafers |
| Easter Monday outing | Camp-collar shirt, chino shorts | Sandals or canvas sneakers |
Why do colours change through Easter weekend?
Good Friday is solemn, so many people wear darker or muted colours. Easter Sunday celebrates, so light and bright colours, especially white, are common. Follow your church's customs.
Which suit works for Easter Sunday?
A light grey, stone or navy suit in a lightweight fabric. Linen suits look fresh but crease during a long service; a wool and linen blend is a good middle ground. See linen suits.
What about traditional wear?
A white or light kaftan or smock is popular and looks excellent. Families sometimes coordinate colours. See church outfits for men.
How do I add colour without overdoing it?
One element: a pastel tie, a light pink shirt, a print pocket square. See pocket squares.
How do I stay cool through a long service?
Breathable fabrics, a thin undershirt and a handkerchief. See do you need an undershirt in the heat?.
Questions
Can I wear sneakers on Easter Sunday?
For the service, leather shoes are better. For the afternoon, clean sneakers are fine.