What to wear to a confirmation or first communion
A smart family-day outfit in spring colours: a knee-length dress or a suit, shoulders covered in church, and shoes you can stand in. Leave white to the child receiving communion, and keep it neat.
Two outfits that work
Sage dress, cream blazer
- sage knee-length dress
- cream blazer
- tan low heels
- small tan bag
A knee-length dress in a soft colour is smart for church and easy to wear through a long family lunch; the blazer covers your shoulders.
Grey suit, white shirt
- mid-grey suit jacket
- mid-grey suit trousers
- white shirt
- brown leather shoes
A grey suit with a white shirt is smart and neutral, and you can drop the tie after the service.
By weather
| Hot22° and up | A light cotton dress or a thin jacket; sun cream for the churchyard and a garden lunch. |
|---|---|
| Mild10° to 21° | The outfit as planned with a light coat; spring can turn. |
| ColdBelow 10° | A warm coat, tights and closed shoes for a chilly church. |
Do and don’t
- Choose spring colours: soft green, blue, pink, cream
- Cover shoulders and knees for the church
- Bring a layer for a cool church
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Bring a card and a small gift
- Wear white, as that is for the child
- Wear very short or low-cut clothes
- Wear sportswear or old jeans
- Compete with the child’s outfit
Check the night before
- Check the time and place of the service and the lunch
- Check the weather
- Try on and iron the outfit
- Pack the card and gift
- Charge your phone for photos
Questions people ask
What do I wear as a guest?
Smart and modest: a knee-length dress or a suit in soft or neutral colours.
Is black acceptable?
In some regions, yes, for a confirmation. For first communion choose light colours.
Is white allowed?
Leave white to the child receiving communion.
What about the lunch afterwards?
The same outfit works; take off the jacket if it is warm.
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