WIBU to wear this dress, and no it's not see through ?

Fine. I will stand by that opinion though. I don't consider dressing in something more appropriate to an evening cocktail party or a day at Ascot than to a christening to be "dressed nice".

like they were trying to be the centre of attention.
how many times will
you trot this out? it's not about attention, some people like to be dressed nice and if you think it's not appropriate then that's your issue.

Yes, sometimes christenings are a separate event in the afternoon, mostly in my tradition they are part of the normal morning mass. Guests who don't usually attend would dress up a bit, but not like they are off to a day at Ascot. If they did they'd look ludicrously out of place and like they were trying to be the centre of attention.

We had people back to ours afterwards for a casual buffet afterwards. I've been for the same in the church hall after at others. Never been a formal event like a wedding reception.

@DappledThings
You have a very odd outlook on how someone dresses, the dress is lovely and appropriate , many many people want to make the christening an occasion and follow onto a party/lunch and want to be dressed as such.
How is it drawing attention ? somebody might say oh Janes dress is fab, that's it.
Women can choose to dress as they please and it's very sad other women have this attitude.

@DappledThings in my circle, christenings tend to be formal. This dress would not be too dressy. The fact that it's a christening means that it's not 'an ordinary Sunday'.

Do you feel the same about weddings? Wonder why the brides mother doesn’t turn up in jeans and s Jumper? Or go to a funeral in a hoody? Why not go to work in a dressing gown, after all work is about getting work done, not a fashion show 🙄

It brings attention because it's far too dressy. It's a tight-fitting, long, evening type dress. Will look totally out of place at an ordinary Sunday morning.

The wearer is covered from head to toe! It's not like she's turning up in a bikini! Since when does form fitting equate to someone wanting to 'bring attention'? Wowzers.

It's beautiful go for it.
(And I'm probably old enough to be your grandma!)

Bring attention? are women not allowed to dress well and look good?
There's a big difference between dressing well, which means appropriate to the event, and dressing in a way that deliberately draws attention to the wearer who is not the subject of the event. This dress very much in the second camp. Hence inappropriate.

The ceremony is usually followed by a get together of family and friends, at a venue, that people like to dress more formal than casual for.

Wow I love it. I love dark green and lace. If I had a slim figure I would love to be wearing this.

I think a coat over for the Christening would be nice. They are quite dressy occasions in my circles. I'd keep the heels a bit low though or wear a boot

I went to a funeral in a lovely mediaeval church recently too. I didn't take pictures but I did appreciate the majesty of the surroundings and the connection to the cycle of birth and death.

You've chosen select quotes there. Obviously I think it's disrespectful to use your phone, but the whole ong they've invited guests and I've had to print out extra songsheets and chairs is giving off unwelcoming vibes, yes. And I don't agree that attending church as an atheist is "hypocritical" (I know that was another poster). Churches fulfill different roles other than the purely religious.

To me, it's more evening wear than suitable for a christening guest. But, as PP said, it depends on what's the norm dress code in your social circle.

. But the dress the OP posted wasn't "something nice". It was a dress designed to bring attention to the wearer at an evening doo.
Bring attention? are women not allowed to dress well and look good?
Have we all to live in the MN leggings and tunic, never cut our hair?
Jesus wept at the prissy bores on here.
Any christening I have attended more would be said about scruffs turning up in jeans and the 'nice top'

It wouldn’t be see through (in the places that matter) even with the light behind because of the mini dress insert it has

I think it's a bit OTT for a christening. More of an evening dress than a daytime dress.

I agree that I think people should dress with respect for the occasion.
But there is a huge difference between wearing something decent and making it about dressing for drawing attention to yourself.
The main attention should be on the religious sacrament not scanning the attendees for fashion tips.

please do not chat, look at your phone or give the impression of being bored through the religious bits. Most the guests are visibly bored, disrupt the service talking (when during our regular service especially it's so rude) and they have taken the "good seats" so the regular congregation are stuck in the stacking chairs at the back, the ones funding the "beautiful medieval church" that the guests are taking photos (during the service) of. If the collection was nice and full, there would at least be one good thing but no, they don't even put in a pound

This does seem rather miserable tbh,

@longestlurkerever so, you really think that asking the congregation not to look at their phones or talk during the service, look bored or treat the church as an Instagram venue is being "miserable"

Good grief. There is a time and place when you show respect, and attending a christening is one of them. I'm with @mitogoshigg

If you can't stop looking at your phone or chatting for half an hour then you shouldn't attend!

I too just don't think it's appropriate, it's too full on for a baby christening. I love it when women take centre stage, but that event is just not the right place for it.

I don't even know who Nanny McPhee is so if that's an insult it's lost on me.

Jeans and jumper? Never have I ever been to any formal occasion (christenings included) where people show up in the above getup. Thankfully. You can scruff around literally any day of your life, why would anyone choose to do this on a celebratory occasion. Would it kill people to put some effort and display some self respect once in a while. But like I said, haven't even seen anyone wearing hoodies during christenings.

That said, the dress is a bit too evening-y, IMO. Nothing wrong with it, a conservative length and colour, but bodycon fit and lace would be better for an evening, maybe. Something ligther and A-line/tunic/slightly loser fit would work better (just not 'jeans and jumper' ffs).

And to that one 'christenings are not about what people are wearing, it's not a fashion show'. Christenings are not ashes on the head and burlap tunics, it's a family celebration. Usually followed by a formal dinner, get together of the guests or a party. And people dress up for those. Many people plan their outfits and don't just throw on the first thing they find beside their bed. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Following that logic, you can rock up to the wedding in trackies, it's a 'union before god' or some such bullshit (I'm an atheist), so what does it matter what people wear, god has eyes for everyone, no? And no need for any party, better to donate all the money to the poor, right?

Sorry op, I generally err towards being overdressed rather than underdressed, but even I think it’s too much for a christening.

In the Church of England, there isn’t a dress code, but the importance is placed on the child or person being baptised and the commitment that parents and godparents are making. No-one should feel excluded based on what they wear, as long as it’s decent.

The green dress looks like evening wear but if it’s the only smart outfit you have and you feel comfortable in it then go for it. I think if you have a choice, and you’re buying a new outfit, then look at day dresses as that would be much more appropriate.