Confirmation is different from all other ceremonies, and the reason is simple: at twelve or thirteen years old, the boy decides for himself what to wear. If he doesn't like the outfit, it shows in every photo.
Our advice before anything else: take him to choose. An outfit chosen together is worn gladly; one imposed is worn poorly.
White is no longer required
Unlike for First Communion, white has nothing to do with confirmation. The ceremony is more understated, and the clothing follows suit: these are adult colors in their lighter versions.
Combinations that work:
- Navy blue with a white shirt: the safest choice, and an outfit that can be worn again for years.
- Light grey or beige: for ceremonies in May and June, lighter to the eye.
- Mismatched suit, jacket and trousers in different colors: this is what boys accept more readily, because it resembles how they already dress.
For girls: knee-length dress, or skirt and shirt, or a trouser suit. At this age, many no longer want a little girl's dress, and it is right to listen to them.
Tie, bow tie, or nothing
It depends on the boy. If he has never worn a tie, confirmation day is not the day to start: a well-pressed shirt with the top button open and a waistcoat is more elegant than a poorly worn tie. If, on the other hand, he likes the idea, let him try it on a few days before.
The problem of sizes at this age
Between eleven and fourteen years old, boys grow in spurts, sometimes five centimeters in just a few months, and are often halfway between children's and men's sizes.
Two practical rules:
- Look at height, not age. A twelve-year-old boy who is 160 cm tall takes size 14, not 12. The measurements are in the size guide.
- Buy close to the date, not six months in advance. For confirmation, one month before is the right time: enough to find the size, not enough for him to grow.
The jacket shoulders are the point to check: if they don't fall in the right place, no alteration will hold, while the sleeves and hem can be adjusted in half an hour.
The next-day test
Before buying, ask yourself a question: will the boy wear this outfit again? If the answer is no, choose something simpler and spend the difference on shoes, which he will wear anyway.
This is why a sober navy blue almost always beats a flashy suit: the first becomes the good suit for the next two years, the second is worn only once.
Where to look
The ceremony selection for boys and girls can be found among the clothing for boys 2-16 years and girls 2-16 years: we go up to 16, so even for the tallest boys.
If you are not sure about the size, write us on WhatsApp with the height and we will tell you which one to take. In the store in Licata, it is tried on and, if necessary, altered.
