His First Holy Communion Day What Do Boys wear ?

With 2010 First 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!

2010 First Holy Communion Fashion for boys is superb! with a wide range of choice in Communion clothes and First Commununion accessories.

The extensive choice of First Holy Communion wear now available, goes to prove just how important it is for First Communion age boys to look their best on their special day. Long gone are the days when the girls First Communion dresses were all important on the big day.

These days there is as much focus on the boys as on the girls on their First Holy Communion day.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION WEAR FOR BOYS

What do boys wear for their First Holy Communion these days? Well, the answer varies widely by Diocese and even by Parish.

Most important - ask. Ask your parish First Holy Communion Catechist, or ask other parents.

You want your special son to fit in with his peers so the focus is on the day rather than on the outfit.

THE BEST FIRST HOLY COMMUNION STYLE FOR BOYS IN 2010

Boy’s First Holy Communion fashions vary greatly but the classic white Communion shirt and red First Holy Communion tie, with a blazer as the finishing touch is still the favourite, your boy will feel confident and effortlessly stylish in this Communion style.

TOP 5 FIRST COMMUNION GARMENTS FOR BOYS

Every boy wants to look stylish and smart on their First Holy Communion day, we have listed the up to date top 5 First Communion garments that he'll need to look smart, fashionable and totally in style for his 2010 First Communion

Pair of dark coloured chino trousersWhite First Holy Communion shirtRed First Holy Communion Year dated tieSmart polished shoesBoys watch as a finishing touch!.

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. Red First Communion bow ties have also made a return to Communion fashion over the last few years, look very stylish with a waistcoat.

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:

The Shamrock, is one of the favourite Irish symbols. The symbol of trinity. The Claddagh symbol is also very popular, the hand holding symbol of love and friendship. The Celtic cross, is also incorporated and is a symbol of eternity that emphasises the endlessness of God’s love as shown through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

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.

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