Christening

Sounds just right!

Hope the day goes well.

I’m wearing a navy and white spotty dress re discovered in the cupboard by boden and vaguely 1940s, navy jacket, pearls which I never wear really and navy shoes. I think I will do!

I think I’ve only been to two christenings in my entire life. The were relatively dressed up, as I remember.

My brother and I were not christened, nor were our children or grandchildren, nor my husband. It’s just not something we do. It was fairly unusual not to be when we were babies in the 1940s, or, in my brother’s case, the 1930s.

Only one of my children had christenings for their children.

No hats. Simple dress. No jeans or leggings. Apart from that anything goes I'd have thought.

I didn't give any thought to what anyone was wearing on the day,

Anything smart and comfortable.

I have never been to a 'dressed up' christening, only ordinary run of the mill ones.

I agree ,but most christenings (and weddings ) are fashion shows .

The OP wanted to look good-that's what I was addressing .

I don't think anyone at the last christening that I attended was a believer nor a church goer .
There were lots of hats .
I tried not to laugh as the sunny weather broke into a storm and the head wear was reduced to wet feathers .

Wicked of me - I know !

Monica, you have expressed it much better than I could have done. Spot on.

For anyone with significant religious beliefs - and if the child is being xhristened one must assume this, the baby and its reception into the church is everything, everyone else at the event should be dressing to be unobtrusive and not attract attention away from the main event.

I have been involved in settting up the church for many christenings and have yet to see anyone wearing a hat or fascinator. That would definitely be OTT in our parish.

It's not about the guests, but about the baby and the meaning of the the christening.

i don't think women are expected to wear hats in church now.
beware of looking OTT.
smart casual sounds ok.
esp as only a supporting actor, not a star or leading role.

A dress plus pashmina?
and baby sick proof

A washable scarf or pashmina

Something nice and colourful that you feel good in to celebrate your lovely GC special day...Enjoy..

My first choice - ebay !
I've built up a very nice wardrobe of mainly brand new clothes at a quarter or a third of the normal retail price .
I used to be so unadventurous with colours -now I enjoy them .
And I'm keener on different styles too .
I'd probably think of a dress with a jacket preferably washable and not black .
Unless the cardigan is elegant I'd avoid one .
You'll be able to afford a nice roomy bag ( think what you need to take ) and flattish shoes too .
And treat yourself to an all over fake tan - better than tights ,new hairstyle plus mani pedi !
At the last chrstening that I went to many ladies were wearing fascinators and hats and struggling with them in the wind /rain !
Have fun and enjoy it !

I don't know what your weather is like at the moment but bear in mind that it could get quite hot at this time of year and you will be wearing those clothes for the best part of the afternoon. If the christening is at Whitsun, there is a chance of thunderstorms and high humidity. However, in the church it will be cool.

So: Layers and comfortable shoes, but pretty. Not black. My mother in law had a theory that babies don't like black. There may be something in that.

Marydoll That is why I suggested it. A christening is not like a wedding where you dress in your party best. It just needs the dress or garment, you bought for the relevant season, which looks smart and new enough to not yet be in regular day time wear.

I have recently bought a dress in the current fashion and denim jacket. Currently it is only being worn for events. DGD birthday meal, DD's graduation, a family gathering. But later in the summer it will just be an ordinary day dress and the jacket will be worn over all kinds of everyday clothes.

Given the time of year surely it’s easy ? A dress plus pashmina? Casual jacket? Pretty cardigan ?

M0nica

Sunday best.

That's usually how people dress at christenings in our church. It's a joyful occasion and shows respect.

Sunday best.

I agree , wear something comfortable. For me it would definitely be trousers ( not jeans/ leggings!) Probably black ones , top and jacket oh and flat shoes! Enjoy the occasion.

Smart casual, definitely comfortable and baby sick proof.

Enjoy the event

Smart, but not OTT.
I have attended many christenings at our church where the parents, grandparents and any young children were nicely dressed, but some of the younger women friends and relatives were OTT and looked totally out of place.

Some guests also wear touser suits or smart jumpsuits.

I am involved in the preparation for the christenings in our church.

Everyone is very smartly dressed. Usually a nice dress and with a jacket or dressy cardigan, if cooler.

If there is a religious requirement about dress, the parents should tell you, but assuming not, then a nice dress, or smart trousers and top.