STYLE GUIDE | Look your ‘Sunday Best’ for Easter church service

With the Easter weekend loading, the godly sartorial picks demand that you look your “Sunday Best”. Easter method dressing is a nostalgic church-day ritual that celebrates renewal, pride and new beginnings.

Today, that spirit of renewal merges tradition with a modern, praiseworthy refresh that your wardrobe approves of. Not sure what to wear? Don’t worry, SMag has you covered.

Reimagine your Easter ensemble with this “Sunday Best” style guide that blends nostalgia with elegance and bold street-wear.

Delicate florals

Dress up the florals with pastel stockings paired with white court mules. (supp)

The significance of a new life is best captured with floral blooms. So, why not incorporate this floral inspiration into your outfit of the day? These are not spring season florals, but rather they are cutesy, embroidered patterning and smaller floral prints that are a decorative feature on baby doll shift dresses and apron-inspired dresses. Dress up the florals with pastel stockings paired with white court mules.

Elevated pastels

Elevate the beloved sorbet colour-ways by pairing them with bright hues, preferably from the same colour family. (supp)

Pastels and muted hues are a surefire way to nail an Easter Sunday dress code, but this season we give it a fresh update. Elevate the beloved sorbet colour-ways by pairing them with bright hues, preferably from the same colour family. Complete the look with a matching pool-boy hat or a fascinator to mark the celebration.

Divine whites

Take your style cue from American actor Zendaya and rock an all-white skirt and shirt ensemble incorporating the high-low trend. (supp)

If ever you wanted to wear an all-white statement piece, now is the time. Dust out those precious whites and get ready to have envious onlookers. This is the time to wear them. Take your style cue from American actor Zendaya and rock an all-white skirt and shirt ensemble incorporating the high-low trend. Switch out the skirt for a pair of crisp white Bermuda shorts with stockings and white courts. Finish off the look with a matching necktie and cosy cape.

Monochrome magic

Keep it feminine and stylish, as seen on Lena Mahfouf, who styled a little white dress with a black satin floor-length necktie (supp)

Dressing in black and white makes a statement – and is bang on trend. To elevate it from basic to showstopper, styling is what you need next. The simplest way to style your look come Easter Sunday is to play with layering techniques through accessories and clothing pieces. Remember to keep it feminine and stylish, as seen on Lena Mahfouf, who styled a little white dress with a black satin floor-length necktie.

Ruffles, ruching and bellowing sleeves

The addition of textured pieces increases the appeal and attractiveness of the outfit, which curates a polished overall look. (supp)

All the feminine and romantic textures take centre-stage ahead of Easter Sunday – from peplum corsets to white lace gloves with matching hosiery, ruffled blouses and draping finishings. The addition of textured pieces increases the appeal and attractiveness of the outfit, which curates a polished overall look. As seen on the fashion streets of Paris, a simple sweater and trousers are elevated. Give the look more height and further elevate it with platform heels and layered jewellery. Switch out the rolled-up scarf for a dramatic floor-length necktie in satin or sheer fabric.