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

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JustAnotherManicMomday · 08/02/2025 09:55

Attending a christening and not sure if this is OTT.

WIBU to wear this dress, and no it's not see through ?
WIBU to wear this dress, and no it's not see through ?
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FabforFeb · 08/02/2025 10:12

I do think christenings are dressy occasions but daytime style and not over the top.

Doggymummar · 08/02/2025 10:12

I was gonna say, jeans and jumpers for Sunday morning church but I was beaten to it.

Crazykefir · 08/02/2025 10:12

I think you'd need to pair it with a long coat to cover up the split at the back.

FabforFeb · 08/02/2025 10:11

It’s a bit sexy for a daytime family do but if it’s your usual style your family won’t take any notice.

MrsMoastyToasty · 08/02/2025 10:10

Christenings usually take place during Sunday morning service. Most of the congregation will be in jeans and jumpers. Just wear a nice day dress and a coat . Churches can be cold!

BitOutOfPractice · 08/02/2025 10:08

I think the length of it makes it too evening-y.

I wore a lovely silk dress to a “nice” christening (very similar colour actually!) and I was waaaaay overdressed. There was someone there in leggings 🙄 I would rather be overdressed than under but I think you might stand out like a sore thumb in this.

Nannyfannybanny · 08/02/2025 10:06

Too dressy,too Lacey. Assuming it's a church ceremony..I'm old skool, black for funerals, unless otherwise requested,no black or white for weddings. Dress down for christenings, which aren't about you.

Fencehedge · 08/02/2025 10:05

People don't really dress up for a church christening though, unless things are different in your family. Lovely dress.

28Fluctuations · 08/02/2025 10:05

If this style is roughly in keeping with what people around you would wear to a christening, then go for it. Love the colour.

I wouldn't normally think that's a dress for a christening/church service, but if it works in your circle and you like it, do it.

JimHalpertsWife · 08/02/2025 10:04

As a wedding guest - fine
As a christening guest - not fine

SecondMrsTanqueray · 08/02/2025 10:03

I think it’s too dressy for a christening.

toomuchfaff · 08/02/2025 10:02

beautiful dress, not to OTT

TheAzureSwan · 08/02/2025 10:01

I'm old fashioned and think a Christening is about a child and the religious significance of the ceremony.
Are Christenings now fashion shows ?
How sad.

Soontobe60 · 08/02/2025 10:00

Just no! Fine for a fancy wedding / theatre / dinner in a posh restaurant, OTT for a christening. The only person in a long lace frock at a christening should be the baby being christened!

Littlefish · 08/02/2025 10:00

It's not see through, until the light is behind you, and then I suspect it is.

Lovely dress for an evening party or night out.

Cunningfungus · 08/02/2025 09:59

Is there a “do” after in a hotel/hall/function suite? It’s a lovely dress and assuming christening is in a church, you could wear a long smart lightweight coat in church (I’ve got one precisely for this purpose) then I think it would be fine.

StopPissingMeOff · 08/02/2025 09:58

It's a nice dress but personally I think it is too ott for a christening.

Hufflemuff · 08/02/2025 09:56

Bit lacey for my taste but it's in no way "too much" it's very classy and not too "look at me" because its in a darker Conservative colour.