Is this dress ok for a christening?

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I have a a christening coming up in a few weeks and no idea what to wear. I haven't been in a church for a sunday morning service since i was in primary school and have no idea what would be appropriate. Don't want to look too overdressed but pretty sure my usual sunday attire of jeans and tshirt would be too far the other way!

What do you all think of this?

Depends whether you're bothered about the church bit or the people having the christening.

In any Anglican church I've been to (lots) you would fit in wearing that and I think it's pretty.

However, lots of people dress up a lot for christenings and it's more wedding-guest type clothes. I wouldn't go for four inch heels and a tight dress, just because it's awkward to kneel. But if the family doing the christening aren't regular churchgoers they're probably more likely to expect you to be closer to the wedding-guest look.

It is (both of them are) absolutely fine.
Agree with others, not really with the boots.

In my Church, you tend to find people that never usually come to Church tend to dress up more - think wedding without the hats - but families that normally attend Church wear things like those you've linked to.

If it’s that style dress from the same site Would you consider these for a christening?

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/oasis-fitzwilliam-newby-midi-tea-dress/yq738/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Green%20Multicolour,size:

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/ax-paris-animal-print-wrap-midi-dress/yi517/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=9063#colour:Animal%20Print,size:

I think both dresses you linked wouid be fine.

It's Sunday Best, not posh. So even though I'd wear jeans to church on an ordinary Sunday, for a Christening I'd swerve denim, ripped, see-thu, revealing and risqué slogans. But you really don't need to get dressy.

I think it's perfect

I think it’s absolutely fine, prefer both the red and black ones though.

Black floral is my favourite for sure, most stylish and you can wear now, on hols and in winter with nice black tights and boots.

Hmm, might buy it myself now!

If you want to get the navy and make it more conservative, navy opaques and heels (marks usually reliable for cheap straightforward heels) and a tan handbag. Cream or navy cardi or jacket.

The first dress you posted would be fine BUT I much prefer the black floral one you posted after that.
Also, it's cheaper...win win!!

Usual church attire for me (CofE church) is jeans, walking shoes and a fleecy jumper!! However, for a Christening or other special event, I usually wear smart work wear (dress & sandals or smart top & trousers).

The dresses look lovely, either would be nice.

As the vicar I tend to be in black jeans under my cassock. However, at a christening people do tend to dress up a bit, especially if it is outside the normal service time. Any of the dresses would be fine.

Thanks for all your comments, think i’ll order the original one and the black flowery one and see which I prefer. I can see me, not a much of a dress wearer usually, getting most wear out of the navy though.

The oasis one someone linked to was lovely but I know wouldn’t get much wear out of it. It’s the sort of dress that is summer casual for some people but would make me feel horribly dressed up. I like getting dressed up for a wedding etc but day to day it’s just not me.

Seems fine to me. Much nicer than some you see at christenings and first communions.