With Easter on the horizon, getting dressed for the long weekend becomes a slightly trickier exercise than expected. From egg-painting afternoons to family gatherings, these Easter outfit ideas strike the right balance between polish, comfort and a spring-ready palette
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After a long stretch of grey skies, rain and heavy layers, Easter arrives as a welcome shift in mood. The birds are chirping, tulips are beginning to bloom and suddenly the idea of returning to your spring wardrobe no longer feels like a pipe dream. But Easter dressing can be deceptively difficult. Not only is Nordic weather still unreliable, but the perfect Easter outfit also has to balance that seasonal optimism with a day’s worth of different plans.
There are, of course, many ways to spend the holiday. Perhaps it is a playful egg hunt with children, brunch with friends or a slower start at home before the day properly begins. Whatever is on the agenda, the best Easter outfits tend to share the same qualities: ease, polish and just enough pastels to signal that spring has finally sprung.
Below, five Easter outfit ideas for women to wear across the long weekend ahead.
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Danish designer Jeanette Madsen wears a matching silk pyjama set by her own brand Rotate. Photo: Jeanette Madsen (@_jeanettemadsen_)
For Easter morning
What you swathe yourself in when you wake up on Easter morning (or any occasion worth savouring) sets the tone for the rest of the day. There is something appealing about making a little effort from the start, even if all you have on your agenda is coffee and breakfast. Perhaps of the chocolate variety?
For that kind of morning, a beautifully cut pyjama set is hard to beat. This Love Stories x Rotate silk set, rendered in vibrant yellow with delicate lace detailing, strikes the right balance between. Cheerful without looking saccharine, it lends even the simplest start to the day a touch of indulgence.
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For the Easter walk
For the inevitable Easter walk, the smartest outfits are the ones that do not look overly sensible. Anine Bing’s soft pink knit brings warmth and a welcome note of colour, while By Malene Birger’s trench coat adds the sort of structure that makes even a simple jeans-and-knit combination feel considered.
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For egg hunting with the kids
For an Easter spent with children, the outfit brief is less precious than practical, but that does not mean it should lack point of view. A pastel yellow palette keeps things fresh, while a well-cut shirt and relaxed denim stop the look from feeling too sweet. Add a tennis necklace from Dorsey and the result is polished, practical and entirely in step with the mood of the day.
Photo: Noorunisa Khan
For brunch with friends
Brunch is the point at which Easter dressing can be a little more directional. Here, a double shirt provides shape and styling interest, while a butter yellow parachute skirt keeps the look seasonal. The crochet beret from Stine Goya gives it a stronger point of view, turning what could have been a very pretty outfit into one with actual personality.
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For family dinner
Easter family dinner comes with its own dress code complications. The outfit needs to survive several helpings of food and a few hours around the table, all while providing enough polish for those inevitable family photos. Blush-toned trousers are a smart starting point, offering something softer than traditional tailoring, while a relaxed V-neck knit keeps the mood easy. Add a statement earring and a classic pump to eliminate any air of unwanted slouchy ease.
