What Do Boys Wear For First Communion?

What Do Boys Wear For First Communion? - 2022 Boys Communion fashion - Son's First Holy Communion - Boys First Communion Wear

His First Holy Communion Day - What Do Boys wear?

With 2022First Holy Communion days fastly approaching in parishes across UK, many style conscious boys and their parents will begin the search of affordable, quality First Communion outfits that fits both both parents and childs expectations in terms of an appropiate, yet still stylish outfit.

Boys' First Holy Communion fashion, seems to gets better every year! parents tell us that it is more difficult to shop for boys than for girls as it is not as interesting and there is not as much choice? Some parents will say that boys need more attention to get them presentable!

New for 2022 - we will be supplying Boys Suits for the first time.  Keep an eye on Social Media for updates on styles and when the suits will arrive - we are expecting them in Janaury 2022.

BOYS FIRST COMMUNION ACCESSORIES
Depending on your boys First Communion outfit, sometimes First Communionaccessories are seen as the finishing touch, but not always necessary, it is a personal choice. It is also nice to ask guests to purchase an accessory as a Communion gift, it will mean a lot to the person to see your little boy wearing their First Communion present.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SASH
A First Holy Communion sash is becoming a popular item of First Holy Communion Wear for boys, and is worn within many parishes where the First Holy Communion Mass is part of the parish Saturday evening or Sunday morning mass. Customise your boy's look with a stylish First Holy Communion red sash that can be worn diagonal to right or left and can be held together with a Communion pin. Within many parishes it is traditional for all the boys to wear a red Communion sash at the First Communion mass.

A First Holy Communion sash can be purchased at our on-line shop.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION TIES
First Holy Communion ties have be come increasingly popular over the last few years, with many styles and designs. Blue ties are traditional for parishes of "Our Lady", Traditional plain red Communion ties are always popular, red First Communion tie with chalice & host motif, and red Communion year dated ties are increasingly popular and tend to sell out very early in the season. Navy blue Communion ties are a good option with Highland dress, and white First Communion ties are popular as the white garment for purity. 

First Holy Communion ties can be purchased at our on-line shop.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ROSETTES & ARM BANDS
A white First Communion armband or white First Holy Communion rosette is worn either in place of, or in addition to a First Communion tie.In some cultures it is a traditional part of a First Communion wear for Catholic boys.

BOYS IRISH FIRST HOLY COMMUNION WEAR
Whatever your reason might be for wanting your boy to wear some Irish Communion wear, hopefully we can help by sharing some Irish Communion traditions and customs.Traditionally Irish Communion wear incorporate Irish symbols.

Irish Symbolism on a Communion shirt, tie armband or rosette is a personal choice, as you'll find that the symbols have meanings. So whether you are of Irish origin, or second generation and have Irish ancestors, or whether you just want that Celtic touch, here's the most popular and favourite Celtic symbols & meanings that are incorporated into a Irish Communion wear:

View our Irish Communion Collection at our on line shop

BOYS FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SEPARATES
Separates is by far the most popular choice for boys First Holy Communion wear. This usually means a (optional) dark blazer - navy or black or even a popular waistcoat with trousers or chinos in cream or grey. This look is a little less formal than the traditional First Holy Communion suit.
A shirt and a conservative or First Holy Communion tie would be the finishing touch.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SUITS
A dark First Holy Communion suit is also a very popular choice. Black and navy are frequent choices. Combined with a white shirt - he can wear a red or blue communion tie. Single and double breasted suits are worn.

In some areas an all-white First Holy Communion suit is worn. This can also be very difficult to find. White First Holy Communion suits are usually only made by a manufacturer once a year and once they're gone - they're gone for the year. So if you're looking for a white suit -- shop VERY early and get it taken care of so you won't be caught last minute in a panic.

SCHOOL UNIFORM
School uniform is also another good and smart option.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ROBES
It is some Parish policy that all children wear First Holy Communion Robes because:
All are equal in the eyes of God.
They provide the link with baptism.
They cut out the fashion parade and put the emphasis back on the Sacrament
Although children can wear what they like underneath, which will include a First Holy Communion suit or separates.