Clothes for the Easter lunch

Short answer: Easter sits between winter and spring, and the weather cannot make up its mind. Lunch may start in the garden and will almost certainly end indoors, so choose layers that can keep up with sun, shade and a long afternoon at the table.

The weather changes mid lunch

In April the sun can disappear in ten minutes, and suddenly the air feels cold. What was pleasant at the garden table at noon is too thin by two. A layer you can pull on outside without going indoors solves it, see bamboo sweatshirt for women. Put it over the back of your chair from the start.

Lunch lasts all afternoon

An Easter lunch often lasts four hours or more, which puts demands on the inner layer. It should sit softly, not pinch after the meal, and handle both a warm kitchen and a cool garden. Choose something that moves with the body when you sit for a long time, see bamboo underwear for women.

Cool at the garden table

Even in sunshine, the air is cool in April, especially in the shade and when the wind picks up. Your feet notice first, as they are furthest away and often rest on cold paving or damp grass. Warm socks that keep your feet dry help more than you think, see bamboo socks for women.

Layers rather than one thick jumper

One thick jumper is either too much or too little in Easter weather. Several thin layers let you adjust as the sun comes and goes. A thin inner layer, a light jumper and a jacket by the door cover most situations, from a quick trip into the garden to a long afternoon in the living room.

It gets warm indoors

When lunch moves inside, the living room soon gets warm with lots of people, hot food and perhaps a wood stove. Then it is nice to be able to take a layer off again. Make sure what you wear underneath looks good on its own, so you are not sweating just to hide an old T-shirt.

Colours for spring

For many, Easter marks the start of lighter colours and is a good excuse to bring something out of the wardrobe. Choose light shades for the outer layer and more neutral colours underneath. Remember that a garden table and a long lunch can leave stains, so pick something you are not afraid to wear.

A walk after the meal

Many people go for a walk after lunch, so it helps to be dressed for it. Shoes you can walk in and a warm layer make the walk more pleasant. If you wear thin shoes to lunch, keep a spare pair in the car. It is a small thing that makes the afternoon much easier.

Ready for the next day

Easter often brings several lunches in a row. Air your clothes in the evening and wash the inner layer so it is ready again. Soft materials dry quickly on a hanger, giving you a fresh outfit when the next lunch comes round. It also makes it easier to pack light if you are visiting family.

Frequently asked questions

What should you wear to an Easter lunch

Layers. April weather changes too quickly for one garment to cover the whole day. A soft inner layer, a light jumper and warm socks handle most of it.

Can you sit outside at Easter

Often yes, in the sun around midday. But keep a layer ready, because the air is still cool and it gets cold quickly when the sun goes behind a cloud.

What do people forget

Their socks. Feet get cold at a garden table long before the rest of the body, and cold feet make an otherwise good lunch needlessly uncomfortable.