Written by Tiffany McLean, Veteran Stylist at Suits & More

Tiffany McLean is a veteran stylist at Suits & More who has spent years dressing men for church, holiday celebrations, and special occasions. She believes the right outfit does not just make you look good - it makes the moment feel significant.

Last updated: February 2026

The holidays bring some of the most important moments of the year - the ones worth getting dressed for. Whether you are sitting in the front pew on Easter Sunday, counting down to midnight on New Year's Eve, gathering around the table at Christmas, or celebrating Thanksgiving with family, your outfit sets the tone before you say a word.

At Suits & More, we believe every holiday is an opportunity to show up looking intentional, coordinated, and sharp. This guide covers exactly how to do that - from choosing the right men's walking suit for the season, to the finishing touches that take a good look and make it unforgettable.

Why Walking Suits Are the Ultimate Holiday Outfit for Men

Traditional tuxedos and formal suits have their place, but for most holiday occasions most men actually attend - church services, family dinners, holiday parties, and seasonal celebrations - they are more trouble than they are worth. They run hot, restrict movement, and require accessories that most men do not own or know how to coordinate.

A men's walking suit is the smarter choice. You get the polish and intentionality of a fully coordinated look with the comfort of well-fitted separates. The top and pants are designed to work together, so the guesswork is gone before you even get dressed.

Three golden rules of walking suit styling:

Skip the tie. A walking suit is a complete look on its own. A tie disrupts the balance rather than adding to it.
Wear the shirt untucked for the relaxed, intentional drape that defines the style.
Let your accessories finish the look - the right hat, shoes, and belt carry the outfit from sharp to memorable.

Holiday Color Guide: What to Wear and When

Color is one of the most powerful tools in holiday dressing. The right shade communicates celebration, reverence, elegance, or joy - sometimes all at once. Here is how to think about color by season and occasion.

Christmas and New Year's

Deep burgundy, forest green, navy, and all-black are the strongest choices for the winter holiday season. Rich, saturated tones photograph beautifully at family gatherings and look commanding at holiday parties. For New Year's Eve specifically, an all-black or midnight navy tone-on-tone walking suit delivers a sleek, modern aesthetic that works in any setting - from a house party to an upscale venue.

Easter and Spring Celebrations

Spring calls for lighter, brighter energy. Ivory, champagne, sky blue, lavender, and light grey are strong seasonal choices. A tone-on-tone set in a soft neutral lets you look festive and fresh without overdoing it. Easter Sunday church service is one of the highest-visibility dressing moments of the year - treat it accordingly.

Thanksgiving and Fall Gatherings

Camel, chocolate brown, rust, olive, and burnt orange are the tones of the season. These earth tones coordinate naturally with fall environments and photograph warmly in both indoor and outdoor settings. A well-fitted walking suit in one of these shades paired with a complementary felt fedora is a Thanksgiving look that will get noticed.

Fourth of July and Summer Celebrations

Summer holidays call for lighter fabrics and bolder colors. Crisp white, cobalt blue, and red are strong choices for patriotic occasions, but do not overlook gold, cream, or a clean linen-look set for summer dinner parties and cookouts where you want to be dressed up without overheating.

The Monochromatic Move: Tone-on-Tone Holiday Dressing

One of the most effective styling strategies in menswear right now is monochromatic dressing - building your look around one color in different shades and textures. It creates a streamlined, high-end profile that looks intentional and expensive without requiring a lot of effort to put together.

Our tone-on-tone walking suits make this approach easy to execute. The top and pants are already matched in complementary shades of the same color family, so all you have to do is choose the right color for your occasion and add the right accessories. This approach works especially well for holiday occasions because it photographs sharply, reads as formal without being stiff, and requires almost no effort to style correctly.

The Finishing Touches: Hats, Shoes, and Accessories

A great outfit stops at the ankles. A sharp outfit goes head to toe. Here is how to complete a holiday walking suit look the right way.

The Fedora

A well-chosen hat is the single fastest way to elevate a walking suit from sharp to unforgettable. A men's fedora in a matching or complementary shade adds old-school cool and instantly separates you from everyone else in the room. For fall and winter holidays, choose a wool felt hat - it provides warmth, a heavier texture, and a richer look that fits the season. For spring and summer holidays, a straw or lighter-brim fedora keeps the look seasonally appropriate. Match your hat band or feather to a secondary color in your suit or shirt - browse our hat accessories to find the right finishing touch.

The Shoes

Your shoes anchor the entire outfit. For holiday dressing, skip the athletic sneakers and reach for men's dress shoes that finish the look with intention. Loafers offer slip-on ease with a polished finish, ideal for church, dinner parties, and indoor gatherings. Monk straps add an editorial edge to a coordinated suit look. And for a walking suit that is clean and structured, a textured or velour dress shoe adds visual interest at the ankle without competing with the outfit above it.

Holiday Style Looks by Occasion

Christmas Dinner and Holiday Parties
Start with a deep burgundy or forest green tone-on-tone walking suit. Layer with a fine-knit mock neck sweater for cooler evenings, or keep the coordinated shirt for a cleaner look. Add a wool felt fedora in a matching or contrasting shade and finish with loafers or textured dress shoes. You will be the best-dressed person at the table.

New Year's Eve
This is the night to go bold. An all-black or midnight navy tone-on-tone walking suit is sleek, sophisticated, and timeless. A statement shoe - something with texture, shine, or a subtle detail - adds personality without disrupting the clean silhouette. Keep accessories minimal and let the suit do the work.

Easter Sunday
Easter is one of the most visually celebrated holidays of the year. Lean into light, fresh tones - ivory, sky blue, lavender, or champagne. A tone-on-tone set in one of these shades paired with a straw-brim fedora and clean leather loafers is a spring church look that photographs beautifully and commands the right kind of attention.

Thanksgiving
Rich earth tones are your friend here. A camel, olive, or chocolate brown walking suit in a tone-on-tone style connects naturally to the season. Add a felt fedora with a complementary hat band and you have a look that feels celebratory, warm, and entirely intentional.

The Gift of a Complete Look

If you are shopping for a father, husband, brother, or son, a coordinated walking suit or a high-quality hat is one of the most thoughtful wardrobe gifts you can give. You are not just giving a shirt - you are giving a complete, curated look that removes the guesswork from getting dressed for every occasion ahead. A few combinations that always land well:

A tone-on-tone walking suit paired with a coordinating fedora
A statement dress shirt from our shirts collection with a matching hat feather
A complete head-to-toe look - suit, hat, and dress shoes in a coordinated color story

We offer free shipping on all orders over $75, making it easy to build a complete gifted look without hitting a shipping charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best holiday outfit for men?
A coordinated men's walking suit is one of the most versatile and well-rounded choices for any holiday occasion. Choose your color based on the season - rich and saturated for fall and winter, lighter and fresher for spring and summer - and finish the look with a fedora and dress shoes.

What should Black men wear to Easter church service?
A tone-on-tone walking suit in ivory, champagne, sky blue, or soft lavender is an excellent choice for Easter Sunday. Pair it with a straw or felt fedora in a complementary shade and clean leather dress shoes. The coordinated look is respectful, celebratory, and sharp from head to toe.

What do men wear for New Year's Eve?
A tone-on-tone walking suit in all-black, midnight navy, or deep charcoal is a timeless New Year's Eve choice. Add a statement shoe with texture or shine, keep accessories clean and intentional, and skip the tie. The result is a look that feels elevated for the occasion without trying too hard.

Can I wear a walking suit to a holiday party?
Absolutely. A walking suit is one of the most appropriate and versatile choices for holiday parties precisely because it is coordinated and polished without being stiff or overdressed. Choose your color based on the setting - rich and saturated for formal gatherings, bolder or brighter for more festive celebrations.

How do I coordinate a hat with my walking suit?
Look at the secondary or accent color in your suit - a tonal variation, a subtle pattern, or a stripe - and pull that color into your hat band or feather. You do not need a perfect match. A related tone is more sophisticated than an exact duplicate. Browse our hat accessories for bands and feathers in a wide range of coordinating colors.

The Men's Holiday Style Guide: Sharp Looks for Every Occasion, Every Season