Father's Day Outfit Ideas: Men's Guide on What to Wear

Father's Day is a special occasion that gives dads a chance to dress up and create memorable moments with family. There could even be a few surprise gifts that will add to the festivities!

From a casual backyard family BBQ to a formal celebration dinner, this guide provides good-looking Father's Day outfit ideas for every occasion. 

We offer tips on fabric choices that ensure your comfort on a warm June day. And we suggest color palettes that will guarantee a stylish seasonal look. We also cover dress codes for various settings and recommend the perfect accessories for a stand-out, finished look.

When it comes to quality and style, you can count on The Tie Bar for exceptional accessories that will define and complete a handsome Father's Day look.

What to Wear on Father's Day: Start With the Occasion

Base your Father's Day attire on the specific activities that are planned for the day. Once you know what's planned, you'll have a good sense of how casually or formally you should dress. 

Whatever the formality level, you'll want to select clothing that's tailored in comfortable, breathable fabrics. Open-weave, natural fabrics like linen and cotton will be your best bet for comfort on warm or even hot June days. 

For expert guidance on what to wear on Father's Day, follow our attire suggestions for three types of Father's Day activities — each with its distinct but unofficial dress code: casual/outdoor, smart casual, and elevated/formal.

And no matter the dress code, if you'll be outside on Father's Day, don't forget to wear sunglasses. Some men consider sunglasses an essential style accessory, but sunglasses offer so much more than just a cool vibe. UV lens sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays. 

The Relaxed-But-Pulled-Together Look

Whether dressing for a casual, smart casual, or elevated/formal Father's Day occasion, assemble an outfit that looks purposeful and pulled-together. 

Consider a polo or a short-sleeve button-down as your anchor piece for casual and outdoor wear. Wear neutral toned, well-fitted shorts or pants for outdoor activities and the most casual Father's Day venues. 

Pair polo shirts or button-downs with an unstructured blazer for a dressier, smart casual look. Bring color into your ensemble by choosing a shirt in a pastel or warm, summery tone. Chinos, khakis, or dark-wash jeans will complete your look. 

A crisp white or light blue dress shirt will be a versatile foundation piece for elevated and formal wear. Pair your dress shirt with a suit or a blazer and dress pants. Add a cotton or linen tie for elevated events and a silk tie for formal events.

Casual and smart casual footwear can include clean leather loafers, minimalist leather sneakers, or boat shoes. Either go without socks or, if you prefer to add a touch of flair to your laid-back look, go with novelty socks that reflect your personality and style. 

Wear polished leather loafers or dress shoes for elevated and formal events. Dress socks in a color that matches your pants will be your best choice for elevated and formal occasions.

To maintain a pulled-together look, avoid wearing hoodies, athletic shorts, and gym shoes. Also, avoid denim for elevated and formal Father's Day events.

What to Wear to a Father's Day Brunch

A Father's Day brunch celebration sits between casual and formal — a situation where smart casual attire will be most appropriate. The ideal outfit formula for smart casual pairs a lightweight sport coat or unstructured blazer over a polo or well-tailored button-down shirt. 

To maintain a relaxed look, leave your jacket unbuttoned and wear loafers instead of dress shoes. Blazers and sport coats in linen, cotton, or cotton blends will be comfortable and look polished. 

Choose either tailored chinos, khakis, or dark wash jeans for smart casual Father's Day attire. Then, complete your look with knit ties or floral ties in seasonally appropriate colors like pastels or warm, cheerful tones.

Father's Day Dinner Outfit Ideas: Dressing Up Without Overdoing It

Many men often underdress when going out for dinner. At The Tie Bar, we help you dress for dinner with the perfect level of formality.

The Classic Semi-Formal Look

Create a classic, semi-formal look by wearing a well-tailored lightweight suit in navy or light gray tropical wool, linen, or cotton blend. Crisp white or light blue dress shirts provide the ideal, versatile foundation piece.

Pair your suit and shirt with a solid or patterned silk tie in a seasonal color. Silk ties in rich green, sage green, blue, navy, soft yellow, and lavender are all excellent choices.

Complete your look with a pocket square tucked into your suit breast pocket. Don't try to match your pocket squares exactly with your tie but choose harmonizing or complementary colors. For example, the Garden Parterre Ivory Pocket Square would be an excellent complement to the Mini Dots Sage Green Tie.

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Blazer and Trousers as the Semi-Formal Alternative

Not into wearing a full suit? A blazer and dress pants combination creates a polished and sophisticated alternative to the classic full suit. 

Go with a tailored or unstructured blazer in a lightweight fabric. Natural, open-weave fabrics like cotton and linen will offer you the most comfort on warm June days. You can wear a navy blazer for a traditional look. Alternative colors like oatmeal, tan, blue, or sage green will provide a more modern look.

A crisp dress shirt will be your versatile foundation piece. Either a bright white or a pastel will work. If you're looking to add style and pizazz, try a shirt such as the Pinpoint Contrast Stripe with white collar and cuffs. 
 
Your tie is a crucial element that will frame and refine your look. Cheerful, summery colors in either solids, florals, or patterns will add interest and a colorful dimension to your blazer and trousers. Father's Day attire allows for more inventive and creative choices than you typically would wear for work. 

Well-chosen accessories will provide the finishing touch. Embellish your semi-formal outfit with a tie bar, pocket square, quality leather belt, and a minimalist watch.

Outdoor Father's Day Activities: Golf, Hiking, or a Day Out

For some dads, the best Father's Day celebration involves an active outing. Gold, hiking, or a day outside require different outfits.

Golf or Country Club Setting

If you'll be celebrating Father's Day with a round of golf or at a country club venue, choose a performance polo in a clean colorway such as white, light blue, navy, or soft green. Performance fabrics allow for full range of motion for that perfect swing. Plus, their moisture-wicking qualities will keep you comfortable and dry throughout the day. 

Pair your polo with tailored chino shorts or golf trousers. Avoid wearing pants with busy novelty patterns if the club setting is traditional. Also, avoid wearing denim for golf and at a country club venue. 

Keep your accessories minimal. Wear a handsome belt, a quality watch, and appropriate footwear such as boat shoes, suede loafers, or clean spikeless golf shoes. 

Casual Outdoor Outing (Park, Hike, Waterfront)

Either a crew neck t-shirt, a short-sleeve polo, or a cotton short-sleeve button-down is a great choice for outdoor Father's Day activities. Select your shirt in a natural, breathable fabric.

Khaki shorts or casual trousers in neutral tones look just right with any type of casual shirt. Well-fitted jeans are another option. Fit is the most important factor when choosing your shirt and pants.

Wear comfortable, clean shoes. A belt will create a pulled-together look for outdoor outings but it's important to highlight your comfort over accessories. Speaking of accessories — don't forget your sunglasses and a hat or cap.

Father's Day Color Palette: What Works in June

In June, you can wear all the wonderful colors we associate with summer. You can enjoy lighter shades, pastels, cheerful bright colors, and warm earth tones — colors that would look out of place in winter and early spring. 

For foundation pieces like suits, jackets, and trousers, choose reliable colors in navy, white, light gray, warm tan, and olive. Shirt colors can range from white to cheerful tones. 

Accessorize with seasonal accent colors of light blue, pink, coral, lavender, warm yellow, and sage green. Blue ties, green ties, and pink ties, either in a solid color or a floral pattern, create stylish accents to your foundation pieces. 

Avoid wearing heavy, dark winter colors and fabrics for Father's Day. Charcoal and black feel out of place for a warm June celebration. Dense wool, chunky knits, and velvet will be hot, uncomfortable, and unsuitable.

The Accessories That Make Any Father's Day Outfit

Experts agree: the difference between a good look and a great look often comes down to the details. Accessories define your look, express your personality, and create a complete, pulled-together appearance.

Ties and Bow Ties for Father's Day

If you'll be wearing a tie on Father's Day, the best options include silks, knits, and floral or seasonal prints. Silk ties offer the most formal look while knits and patterns are an excellent choice for smart casual attire.

Bow ties are worn for very formal occasions like black-tie. But more casual bow ties are a terrific way to express your distinctive personal style. Try a linen or cotton bow tie in a sunny color or pattern to enhance a smart casual or semi-formal outfit.  

Pocket Squares and Tie Bars

Pocket squares are one of the easiest upgrades to elevate any suit, blazer, or sport coat. Even when you don't wear a tie with your jacket, a pocket square will add flair and style. 

But if you do wear a tie, choose a pocket square in a complementary or harmonious color. Don't try to match your tie with your pocket square. 

The beauty of a tie bar is that it's both functional and stylish. Tie bars will keep your tie secure while also adding a subtle yet fashionable detail. Go with a minimalist tie bar for formal attire. Embellished designs and novelty tie bars work best for smart casual wear.

Father's Day Outfit Ideas: 5 Complete Looks

Still unsure about your Father's Day outfit? We've organized five outfits by occasion so you can easily find the perfect attire for any Father's Day event. 

Here are five ready-to-wear outfit formulas to inspire you and ensure you dress comfortably and confidently:

Backyard Father's Day BBQ

• Foliage Jacquard Artichoke Polo
  
• Tan chino shorts
  
• Braided Cotton Oat Belt
  
• Brown leather sneakers
  
• No-show socks
  
• Sunglasses
  

Father's Day Smart-Casual Brunch

• Light blue Oxford button-down shirt
  
• Gray chinos
  
• Floral cotton tie
  
• Suede loafers
  
• Navy leather belt
  

Celebrating Father's Day on the Golf Course

• White performance polo shirt
  
• Navy golf trousers
  
• Navy spikeless golf shoes
  
• Navy novelty socks
  
• Sunglasses
  

Father's Day Countryside Hike

• Sage green short-sleeve t-shirt
  
• Tan khaki shorts
  
• Hiking sneakers or boots
  
• Cotton print bandana
  
• Tan baseball cap
  
• Sunglasses
  

Semi-Formal Father's Day Dinner

• Oatmeal linen blazer
  
• Light blue cotton dress shirt
  
• Navy dress pants
  
• Feline Floral Light Blue Tie
  
• Blue micro-dot pocket square
  
• Navy leather tassel loafers

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Father's Day as a Gift Opportunity: Accessories Worth Giving

Maybe you're not looking for the perfect Father's Day outfit but someone shopping for a great dad gift. If you're looking for an ideal gift to surprise a special dad, The Tie Bar's stylish accessories are sure to please.

Our practical gifts will complement whatever outfit Dad plans to wear. Ties, pocket squares, gift sets, and more are thoughtful presents that any Dad will appreciate receiving. Discover top-notch gifts from The Tie Bar's Father's Day collection and from our father-and-son matching sets.

Complete Your Father's Day Look at The Tie Bar

Take into account the event and venue before you decide on your Father's Day outfit. Casual backyard BBQ? Formal restaurant? From laid-back to elegant, you can put together the perfect outfit once you know the setting and dress code. 

Whether you'll be wearing a suit or shorts, choose pieces in lightweight, breathable fabrics that will keep you comfortable on a warm June day. Wear neutral toned, light colors for your foundation pieces. Then complete your look with carefully chosen accessories in cheerful, bright colors that are in keeping with the season. 

The Tie Bar is committed to offering quality and style without breaking the bank. So it doesn't require high effort or a large budget to look sharp and polished on Father's Day. You don't need to search beyond The Tie Bar for clothing and handsome accessories that will complete any look. We hope you enjoy a memorable and happy Father's Day!

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