Is this dress suitable for a Christening?

almaocarroll

Heya, could anyone give me an opinion on if this dress is suitable for a Christening? I've actually never been to one so don't know the protocol.
I have pink shoes similar to this photo with the black lace over it, only closed toe and a bag that matches the shoes, I was thinking probably a satin wrap over my shoulders too in a similar pink?
Is it too black?

sffc

almaocarroll wrote: »

Heya, could anyone give me an opinion on if this dress is suitable for a Christening? I've actually never been to one so don't know the protocol.
I have pink shoes similar to this photo with the black lace over it, only closed toe and a bag that matches the shoes, I was thinking probably a satin wrap over my shoulders too in a similar pink?
Is it too black?

Yes its too black I would have said but I'm a bloke! Christenings are daytime - the dress though lovely says evening. Very interested to see if I'm right ..also very scared :-/

miss no stars

Don't think it's too black, but would be a little worried that especially with a satin wrap it'd be a bit OTT? Suppose it depends on who will be there, if it's the first baby of the group/family and there won't be kids at it it might be a bit more formal. Any I've been at have had plenty of kids (usually cousins of the baby) and it'd be nice outfit territory, but maybe think more along the lines of first communion or meal at a nice restaurant than wedding.

leeomurchu

Very nice. I wouldn't say it's very black more of a classic colour nice touch of class. We'd a travellers baby being christened at our little ones and it was a sight to behold. 11 year olds in bodices was a little disturbing.

Anyway I'm a bloke so no doubt I'm wrong but a nice ivory colour vintage clutch bag would finish it off. :eek:

almaocarroll

Thanks everyone - well, it's a first grandchild on my side, I'm the aunty, so there's no young kiddies there. I would assume it's a dressy up event. I was worried it'd be like the wedding rule where black is a no no. I'm poo at being a girl.

almaocarroll

leeomurchu wrote: »

Very nice. I wouldn't say it's very black more of a classic colour nice touch of class. We'd a travellers baby being christened at our little ones and it was a sight to behold. 11 year olds in bodices was a little disturbing.

Anyway I'm a bloke so no doubt I'm wrong but a nice ivory colour vintage clutch bag would finish it off. :eek:

lol - Oh dear ghod, I've seen some traveller children dressed like that at a communion, there's something very wrong about it. I hear there's gonna be a tv show like the gypsey wedding one but about the christenings.

leeomurchu

almaocarroll wrote: »

Thanks everyone - well, it's a first grandchild on my side, I'm the aunty, so there's no young kiddies there. I would assume it's a dressy up event. I was worried it'd be like the wedding rule where black is a no no. I'm poo at being a girl.

A bit harsh on yourself there I think it's a very classy outfit. Enjoy your day out

miss no stars

almaocarroll wrote: »

Thanks everyone - well, it's a first grandchild on my side, I'm the aunty, so there's no young kiddies there. I would assume it's a dressy up event. I was worried it'd be like the wedding rule where black is a no no. I'm poo at being a girl.

Probably will be a bit more formal so, but if in doubt ask your sister/brother/sibling-in-law how formal they're planning the day to be?

The Big Red Button

I think the dress is perfect for a Christening - very classy, and definitely not too black!

And the shoes are gorgeous!

strandroad

I'd say the dress is fine, it's serene enough with its pink insets. I wouldn't choose shoes with lace though if there is already different lace on the dress, they may clash.
Best bet is to run it through someone from your family, some christenings are more formal and some more casual!

Missymoohaa

I feel you're over thinking this girl, the outfit is beautiful and classy, go for it.

SCOOP 64

yes, nice!

Toast4532

Beautiful outfit, very classy, though, I wouldn't wear lace shoes, I would wear plain black or nude shoes. Preferably nude, they make legs look longer, but if you are very tall, you might not want that.

Also, I would use a satin wrap, I'd wear a nice black blazer (doesn't have to be a formal/office type blazer either) or even a black cardigan. I think a wrap would be a little over the top. A bolero would be nice too.

As for jewellery - keep it simple, the dress is stunning, so you want that to do all the talking, in my opinion.

almaocarroll

Toast4532 wrote: »

Beautiful outfit, very classy, though, I wouldn't wear lace shoes, I would wear plain black or nude shoes. Preferably nude, they make legs look longer, but if you are very tall, you might not want that.

Also, I would use a satin wrap, I'd wear a nice black blazer (doesn't have to be a formal/office type blazer either) or even a black cardigan. I think a wrap would be a little over the top. A bolero would be nice too.

As for jewellery - keep it simple, the dress is stunning, so you want that to do all the talking, in my opinion.

Might see if I can get nude shoes if my legs look short in the others, as I'm barely hitting the 5ft3 mark haha.

Thanks everyone for the advice and lovely comments will take all of it into account

tan11ie

almaocarroll wrote: »

Thanks everyone - well, it's a first grandchild on my side, I'm the aunty, so there's no young kiddies there. I would assume it's a dressy up event. I was worried it'd be like the wedding rule where black is a no no. I'm poo at being a girl.

IMO no it's not to the same rules.

I think the dress is quite classy and very pretty, I'd go with plain nude shoes- 4" heel...but that's just me, I'd walk in stilts

almaocarroll

tan11ie wrote: »

IMO no it's not to the same rules.

I think the dress is quite classy and very pretty, I'd go with plain nude shoes- 4" heel...but that's just me, I'd walk in stilts

I'd be killed - I can barely walk in trainers haha