Easter Outfits for Men: Complete Style Guide for Easter Sunday

Whatever you have planned for Easter Sunday, your outfit should align with the sense of renewal, light, and joy of the spring season. When planning Easter Sunday outfits, men need to dress appropriately for the slated Easter activities. 

You may need to plan a formal outfit for a church service or a more casual outfit for a brunch or family get-together. Either way, Easter Sunday events call for a fresh, polished style that incorporates spring colors and fabrics. 

This complete guide will give you the confidence to assemble handsome Easter Sunday looks.  We offer ideas for Easter outfits that are stylish and comfortable, seasonal and polished. Also, we include tips on how you can incorporate spring colors and accessories, and we even provide pointers on what to avoid. With our guide, you'll look sharp and put-together no matter how many Easter activities you have planned for the day. 

Understanding Easter Sunday Dress Codes

Church Service Attire vs. Easter Brunch Style

For Church Services: A respectful, polished appearance shows your reverence and respect for the Easter service. Generally, Easter church services expect business casual to formal attire.

This means you can wear a blazer with dress pants for services that have a business casual dress code. A suit is worn for formal services. Neckwear is often expected for traditional church services while a tie may be optional for contemporary services.

For Easter Brunch or Family Gatherings: For brunch and family gatherings, you typically can wear more relaxed attire. When planning a casual Easter outfit, men can wear a blazer or even a tailored cardigan and chinos for more casual, comfortable styling. 

Essential Components of Men's Easter Outfits

Suits and Blazers for Easter

Warmer spring days call for lighter weight suits and blazers in linen, cotton, or tropical wool worsted. Whatever the fabric, a tailored, well-fitted suit or blazer is the key to a polished look. Ideal suit and blazer colors for Easter include...

• Navy: Always appropriate and valued for its classic, versatile look. In the fashion world, navy is considered a neutral color because it goes with everything.
  
• Light Gray: Another neutral color, light gray is a perfect spring tone that provides an ideal backdrop for a shirt and tie. A light gray suit or blazer always photographs beautifully.
  
• Tan and Khaki: Tan and khaki are wonderful earthy tones for spring. While usually considered more casual colors, tan and khaki can also work formally depending on the suit's cut and fabric.
  
• Pastel Suits: Light blue, soft pink, lavender, or muted sage green suits or blazers are a great spring choice for the confident, fashion-forward gentleman. Note that we specify soft muted pastels. 

Avoid looking like an Easter egg and break up your pastel suit with a crisp white dress shirt. 

Dress Pants and Chinos

Options for Easter pants range from lightweight wools, cotton blends, or linens. Fit and fabric type are essential for comfort, so choose your dress pants based on the Easter day activities you'll be involved in. 

If wearing a blazer or jacket, be sure to coordinate your pants for a cohesive look. Versatile pants options for Easter include...

• Dress Pants: Traditional, formal dress pants work with blazers, jackets, and sweaters.
  
• Chinos: The smart casual option, chinos are great for less formal Easter celebrations.
  
• Light Colors: Stone, khaki, light gray, and navy are attractive spring-fresh colors.
  

Dress Shirts: Spring Colors and Patterns

Crisp, well-fitting dress shirts are essential to a polished look. In particular, white dress shirts are universally appropriate for Easter as they'll work with any suit or blazer style and color.

Seasonal dress shirt colors that are perfect for Easter include...

• Light Blue: The versatile, fresh look of a light blue dress shirt is ideal for spring.
  
• Pale Pink: Offering a modern, sophisticated look, pale pink is a perfect spring choice and looks great with many different skin tones.
  
• Lavender: Soft to medium toned lavender is unique and Easter-appropriate without being costume-like.
  
• Sage Green: A seasonal choice that echoes nature and spring renewal.
  
• Patterns: Small scale patterned dress shirts like micro dots and stripes appear more formal. Save larger scale pattern shirts for more casual dress codes.
  

Easter Ties: Seasonal Colors and Patterns

Easter is a prime opportunity to enjoy beautiful spring colors in your neckwear. Tie colors that would look inappropriate during fall and winter are ideal to wear in spring and especially at Easter. Some attractive colors for Easter ties include...

• Pastels: Light blue, soft pink, pale lavender, and gentle yellow are muted pastels that generally look more sophisticated than bright tones.
  
• Spring Tones: Coral, sage or moss green, and purple are beautiful colors we see in spring flowers and plants. These are ideal Easter tie colors!
  
• Classic Options: Navy and burgundy still work great for traditional preference.
  
• Bright Accents: Kelly green, fuchsia, and bright blue will provide a more modern spring look and attract more attention than a pastel.

Spring-appropriate tie patterns include...

• Florals: When we think of spring, flowers often come to mind. Sophisticated floral designs are perfect for Easter. Take a look at The Tie Bar's fabulous floral collection which is ideal for Easter styling. 
  
• Paisley: Timeless paisley tie patterns work year-round. When you incorporate spring colors, a paisley tie is a perfect seasonal choice. 
  
• Stripes: A classic option, striped ties for Easter look best in lighter color combinations.
  
• Geometric: Modern geometric ties are sophisticated and work well with spring suits. If you're a creative type, a spring-toned moss green geometric tie can look artistic and fashionable.
  

Bow Ties for Easter

If you want to make a stylish statement for Easter, try a bow tie! Bow ties have a vintage, celebratory quality that's perfect for holidays and especially for Easter brunch settings. 

Spring bow tie colors and patterns are similar to the same choices you would make when choosing spring neckties. Solid and patterned pastels and spring tones, classic colors and bright accent hues all work well for Easter bow ties.

Easter Outfit Ideas by Occasion

Traditional Easter Church Service Outfit

A full suit and tie is best for the most formal, solemn Easter services like Easter Vigils or sunrise services. If your church is holding a family-focused or an interactive type of Easter service, you can dress less formally and go with a blazer, dress pants, and a tie in spring colors.

If you need a traditional look, keep in mind that ideal Easter Sunday outfits for men should incorporate a classic color palette such as a navy suit, a white dress shirt, and a spring-toned tie. A less formal navy blazer will look sharp and polished with charcoal dress pants, a light blue dress shirt, and a spring-toned tie.

Whether you wear a suit or blazer and dress pants, a patterned tie in pastel colors can pair beautifully with a white or light blue dress shirt. The Tie Bar suggests a variety of matching ties for navy suits to make selection quick, easy, and stylish.

It's easy to add sophistication and polish with a pocket square in a complementary spring color. Remember, don't match your pocket square to your tie — go with complementary color pairings. For example, if your tie is patterned, choose a pocket square in a color pulled from the tie pattern. Or, if you're wearing a plain blue silk tie, go with a micro dot navy pocket square. 

Easter Brunch or Family Gathering Outfit

You can select a more relaxed outfit for an Easter brunch or a family gathering. Go with a blazer and chinos or dress pants for a sharp, pulled-together look. This look also works great for outdoor egg hunts and family photos.

Reflect the lighter colors of spring by wearing a stone colored blazer, tan chinos, and a pastel shirt. A tie is optional for casual brunch settings. However, if you'll be enjoying brunch at an upscale venue, it will be best to wear a tie.
 
It's easy to incorporate more spring colors through your accessories. A pocket square, a watch band, belt, suspenders, or socks in lighter tones will add cohesiveness and finish to your outfit.

Easter Accessories That Complete the Look

Tie Bars and Clips

Tie bars are terrific double-duty accessories. They not only add refinement to your look, but functionally, they hold your tie in place. Super-handy if you're wearing a tie on a breezy day or when scouting through the bushes hunting for Easter eggs. 

For Easter, it's best to choose a simple, classic tie bar. To look its best and do its job, tie bar placement is important. Clip the tie bar to your tie and shirt placket between the third and fourth buttons. 

Seasonal Accessories: Socks and Small Details

When dressing well, details matter. This applies to any situation, but especially when photos are involved. The right shoes, accented with the right socks will enhance your overall aesthetic. When you sit, a peek of your dress socks will show. Ensure they're interesting and stylish!

Dress sock options include:

• Solid Colors: Coordinate your sock color with your suit or dress pants for cohesiveness.
  
• Subtle Patterns: Small dots or thin stripes can add style and elevate your look.
  
• Spring Colors: Add some personality with socks in light blue, tan, or sage green.

Do you ever consider wearing suspenders instead of a belt? Suspenders are a fantastic way to show your personal fashion savvy. And they can be more comfortable than a belt if you'll be feasting heartily on Easter. If you're not familiar with the sartorial punch of suspenders, go on line and take a look at how they can be styled to truly make an outfit sophisticated and special.

What to Avoid for Easter Sunday

A polished, respectful appearance is a universal expectation for Easter Sunday. No matter which activities you'll be involved in for Easter Sunday, it's best to avoid...

• Overly Casual Outfits: Jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, and flip-flops will give off a disrespectful vibe. 
• Outfits That Are Too Dark: All-black or generally dark outfits in thick fabrics and layers will look out of place and winter-heavy, not spring-fresh.
  
• Costume-Like Outfits: Overly bright pastels, garish colors, and themed accessories will come off as costume-like. Literal Easter prints like bunnies hiding in baskets of eggs or chicks dancing in a bouquet of tulips can look juvenile and certainly un-polished. 
  
• Poor Fit: Ill-fitting suits or blazers, wrinkled shirts, worn-out or dirty shoes must be avoided at Easter — and for that matter, for any important occasion.
  
• Active and Athletic Wear: Leave your technical hiking pants and sleek gym outfit in your closet. 
  
• Shorts: It may be tempting...after all, you've been waiting for warm, sunny spring weather. But in general, shorts are inappropriate for most Easter events. The exception could be a beach or lake Easter Sunday picnic.
  

Shop Easter Essentials at The Tie Bar

For Easter, explore our stylish suits, blazers, sweaters, dress pants, dress shirts, neckwear, and accessories. That's right! The Tie Bar has everything you need for stylish and polished Easter attire. We focus on fashionable, affordable pieces without sacrificing quality.

The Tie Bar's Easter collection includes beautiful spring-colored and seasonal patterned ties and bow ties, Easter-toned pocket squares, and classic tie bars that will create a sophisticated finishing touch to your Easter outfit.

From a pocket square and socks to dress shirts and ties, if the men in your family enjoy coordinating accessories on Easter Sunday, The Tie Bar has pieces that will please everyone. Explore our options and be sure to shop early for the best selection.

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Easter Outfit FAQs

What should men wear to Easter church service?

For an Easter church service, men should wear a suit or a blazer with dress pants paired with a dress shirt and tie. If you'll be attending a traditional church service, you should wear a full suit and tie. The goal is to dress with respect and reverence. 

Some churches hold contemporary services that are more relaxed and casual. In those services, you may wear a blazer with chinos. If you're unsure about the formality requirements of your church's Easter service, it's best to err on attire that's more formal.

This outfit guidance will provide you with everything you need to know in order to put together an appropriate outfit for an Easter church service...

• Safest Choice: You can't go wrong with a navy or gray suit, a white or light blue dress shirt, and a tie in a spring tone.
  
• Colors: Dress shirts and ties in subtle pastel spring colors and light tones are perfect. Avoid bright pastels and garish colors.
  
• Footwear: Wear polished dress shoes in brown or black.
  
• Details: A pocket square will add refinement and balance to your overall look. However, keep the remainder of your jewelry and accessories minimal. 
  

Can I wear a pastel suit or shirt for Easter?

Yes, you can wear a pastel suit or shirt for Easter, but with important caveats. You need to realize that the overall look of a head-to-toe pastel suit will be a very different result than simply wearing a pastel shirt with a traditional suit. 

Going with a pastel shirt for Easter is a fantastic choice. You'll pull off a stylish, seasonal look. Soft toned dress shirts in pink, blue, yellow, or green will look super under a suit jacket or blazer.
 
But a pastel suit — now that's another matter. If you want to wear a pastel suit, ensure the color is toned way down into muted, dusty tones. Avoid bright or baby pastels that can look like costume-wear. No matter the color, your suit should be well-tailored in a high quality fabric. 

A white shirt will be the best bet for a pastel suit. And then choose a subtle tie that accents the color of your suit, but doesn't match. 

A beautiful oatmeal linen suit paired with a soft blue dress shirt and a floral tie that brings in a touch of blue from the shirt is a refined ensemble that will prevent the Easter egg look of head-to-toe pastels.

Try on your outfit a few days before Easter. Do you like what you see in the mirror? If so, you're ready to enjoy Easter Sunday with confidence. 

Do I need to wear a tie to Easter brunch?

A tie isn't mandatory for an Easter brunch, but it definitely will elevate your look. Consider the context of the brunch...

• Upscale Restaurant Brunch: A tie is recommended for upscale venues. You can always remove your tie at some point in the day, but starting with a tie will align your look with the formality of the restaurant.
  
• Casual Family Brunch at Home: Unless your family is very formal, a tie may not be necessary. If you like the idea of a tie to show reverence for Easter Sunday, a spring colored patterned linen or cotton tie can work well.
  
• After Church Service: If you wear a tie to your church service, it's customary to continue wearing your tie during after-service events such as a brunch.
  
  • But you can be flexible here. Read the room and if you notice others have removed their ties, go ahead and remove yours.
    
  • Another option that looks stylish if done right — loosen the tie knot and unbutton the top button of your shirt. 

If you're still unsure, here are a few tips to help you decide between a tie or no tie for Easter brunch...

• With A Tie: Your look will be more polished and respectful of the seriousness of the occasion. Also, a tie will elevate your look in photos.
  
• Without A Tie: You may feel more comfortable without a tie. Going tieless is a modern approach that's acceptable for casual settings.
  
• Compromise: You can start with a tie and wear your tie to the church service, then remove it for brunch.