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To wear bright pink to a boys christening

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Slinkydog77 · 28/08/2016 07:44

Hi all, this is my first post and it's a tad pathetic I'm afraid.

DP and I have been invited to a christening today, I've been looking forward to it since we got the invitation in May. We don't get invited to many things as we don't have many friends.

The hosts are one of DP's colleagues and his wife whom I have met very briefly at another christening a couple of years ago.
I got our outfits out last weekend and hung them on the door frame. DM visited, saw the outfits and commented that whilst they were lovely they were 'very pink'.

I am wearing a cerise dress with matching shoes & bag, DP is wearing a 3 piece grey suit with a striped grey & cerise tie. So DM is right, I am very pink, right down to finger and toenail polish. The christening is for a boy and I'm just wondering if there is a colour etiquette for these things. I've googled briefly but can't find anything.

Appreciate your help/advice

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NavyandWhite · 28/08/2016 09:54

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luckylavender · 28/08/2016 09:56

VioletBam - how very rude and patronising. Your outfit sounds lovely OP.

VioletBam · 28/08/2016 10:00

Navy thank you for your comment...at least someone on here can see an ordinary post from a nasty one!

This place is getting weirder by the day! Whatever! OP can do as she wants. Listen to all the people who think the outfit is fine...whatever makes her happy!

StarlingMurmuration · 28/08/2016 10:01

Oh well, Navy, one person's 'bitchy and unnecessary' is another person's 'just giving an opinion'. Potato, potahto.

NavyandWhite · 28/08/2016 10:02

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StarlingMurmuration · 28/08/2016 10:05

Did you tell them that on the morning of an event, without knowing if they had an alternative outfit? If so, I bet they thought you were bitchy even if they didn't say it.

cardibach · 28/08/2016 10:07

My thoughts exactly, Starling. It's not the advice (or even the tone of it) but the timing which is the issue.

WuTangFlan · 28/08/2016 10:08

To be fair, in the Myleene picture above, she's wearing orange/red shoes with the pink dress rather than matching shoes. If you google "pink dress" then in most of the images where you can see their shoes, they are not wearing pink shoes.

That is not to say that the OP doesn't look great in her outfit, it's just an observation.

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Slinkydog77 · 28/08/2016 10:10

Thank you guys, I really do appreciate all comments. I think you're right that DM was referring to the 'pinkness' I've just got the wrong end of the stick. I've tried to add a picture of the dress as a pp asked.

I don't have many other shoes, I've asked DD if she can help but she is a size 6 (I'm a 4). TBH I have worn this outfit (many times Blush) as it's the only thing I have matching accessories for.

And to be fair the shoes won't be on very long as I have a tendency to be a bit bambi on ice in heels. I'll just ensconce myself behind a table and remove them.

I'm just so excited to be asked to be part of a celebration Smile

Thanks again all

To wear bright pink to a boys christening
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SouthWestmom · 28/08/2016 10:28

Op, loads of women wear all matching to occasions like christening so; absolutely no one will think it weird even if they personally don't like it. I love clashing prints and my daughter cringes everything we go out as she's very nude shoes, matching accessories. The dress is really nice and a bit unstructured so you're already looking good in a less formal way.

limitedperiodonly · 28/08/2016 10:48

I agree with Violet. Also, my husband would not wear a tie that matched my clothes.

That's my opinion and OP asked for it. However, she doesn't have to go with anyone's opinions. From her last post, she seems happy with her decision so I suppose we can call off the dogs.

OP, enjoy your day.

scarednoob · 28/08/2016 10:49

My baby's godmother wore a lovely bright pink dress to the christening. Go for it!

helenatroy · 28/08/2016 10:53

That's a beautiful dress. Have an amazing day. Nothing like a striking dress to spark up conversation. You sound very excited and the best kind of guest at such an event.

hollyisalovelyname · 28/08/2016 14:45

The dress is fab OP

Farmmummy · 28/08/2016 15:08

Ooh dress is lovely and fwiw the black shoes in pic don't really go so I think you will look fab!

LellyMcKelly · 28/08/2016 15:26

The baby boy will be wearing a long white lace dress. You wear what you want 😂😂

Sparklesilverglitter · 28/08/2016 15:29

As far as I know there is no rules on what colour to wear to a christening Confused

The dress in nice, espically if it was hot where ever you were today.

Hope you enjoy the day OP

BadToTheBone · 28/08/2016 15:37

Sounds lovely, no faux pas in colours for christenings.

Velvetdarkness · 28/08/2016 16:43

I think a matching bag is a bit much as well as shoes. Do you have a tan or navy bag you could use? I've never seen anyone wear everything including accessories in all one colour. And I used to work on fashion magazines where almost anything is acceptable in the name of style.

milkysmum · 28/08/2016 17:23

I think the dress is fabulous!

Wolpertinger · 28/08/2016 19:47

Dress is gorgeous. Personally wouldn't do the all matching accessories + matching tie - it's a modern stylish dress, I don't think it suits it.

DelicatePreciousThing1 · 28/08/2016 19:55

Pink is absolutely fine! There are no rules.

DelicatePreciousThing1 · 28/08/2016 19:56

Great dress!