Boys Easter Clothes
Boys' Easter clothes are available in styles that range from dressy casual to formal, giving parents a lot of options in dressing a boy for this spring holiday.
Many families look forward to celebrating Easter, and what it symbolizes, whether it holds more of a religious meaning or whether you're a family who just likes taking pictures with the Easter Bunny and coloring eggs.
A Variety of Styles for Easter
While parents in past decades may have dressed little boys in Easter suits, complete with tie and dress shoes, today's Mom and Dad have more options. A suit is always appropriate, especially for church settings, but so are less formal styles. Consider these variations in boys' Easter clothes to see which one you, and he, prefer:
- The traditional suit: You can't go wrong with a suit at Easter, especially in light colors and lightweight materials. To really put the finishing touch on a suit, choose a great necktie and accompanying shoes. Suits are perfect for boys who take part in Easter programs, but are just as appropriate for attending worship service.
- Dressy casual: Sometimes you just don't want to spend the money on a suit and dress shoes that will only be worn once. Easter clothes can be less formal than a suit, but just as perfect for the occasion. If you can't resist buying a pair of boys' white pants, top it with a polo shirt in a springtime color like baby blue, light green, bright yellow, coral, purple or a striped combo. Shoes don't have to be super-dressy, especially if he's not the type of boy to wear them any other time. Loafers, boat shoes and other leather lace-ups will work.
- More dressy casual: Another dressy casual option is a long-sleeved shirt topped with a V-neck sweater vest. This can be worn with khaki pants or dress slacks. Argyle is always a popular pattern choice for sweater vests, or you can try to find Easter patterns that fit the holiday especially well.
The Easter Egg Hunt
If a boy is going to participate in the traditional Easter egg hunt, he'll be more comfortable without a suit jacket and tie, so be prepared to remove these items. Most likely, he'll end up eating some sweets, including chocolate, so you might want to give some thought to how dirty he's going to get. Make sure you have good cleaning options if he's wearing white pants.
Buying Boys' Easter Clothes
Besides your local department stores, look into specialty children's boutiques for unique styles, or any of these online retailers who focus on adorable children's fashions for a variety of special occasions:
- Best Dressed Child - From precious baby outfits with smocked shirts, to patchwork shorts and adorable suits, this site lives up to its name with a large selection of stylish clothing for kids of all ages.
- Dapper Lads - As the name suggests, this is a wonderful site for parents who really crave traditional clothing for children. He's sure to look like a little gentleman dressed in an Easter outfit from this retailer.
- Hugs and Hissyfits specializes in the baby-to-toddler market. One-piece playsuits will keep little ones comfortable and cool. Simple designs are perfect for embroidery, so skilled parents or grandparents can truly make these outfits one-of-a-kind.
- Carouselwear - The offerings in boys' dressy outfits here are sometimes available with coordinating girls' outfits, so if a brother-sister matching pair is what you're looking for, you can find it here.
Celebrating Spring
He might wear a three-piece suit and tie, or he may be more of a preppy kid, dressed in an Argyle sweater vest and khaki slacks. Whatever he wears and however you celebrate the occasion, enjoy ushering in a new season in a fashionable way.
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