Child in a jumpsuit for wedding

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So my DP's Sister is getting married in May. My DD will be 11 months old. I cannot find a dress I like anywhere!
The only thing I've found that I really like is a jumpsuit, however, my DB thinks that I am insane not putting her in a pretty dress!
My dp is giving her away and acting as 'father of the bride' so he obviously wants his little girl to look pretty.
What does everyone think? Aibu not putting her in a dress?

And sainsburys, often has really nice smaller childrens dresses.

Bloody hell, I'm amazed that some people think a little one like yours needs a "formal" outfit for a wedding (I guess for formal read costs enough money). I saw that picture and thought it would be perfect fwiw.

My DD is crawling and sometimes wears dresses (not formal dresses, but casual dresses with tights). They certainly don't slow her down (if only ). Her everyday wear is either tops and leggings over a bodysuit, or a casual dress and tights (which are basically just leggings with feet). Tights are good because you don't have to faff with socks so she sometimes just wears tights and a top!

I think that jumpsuit is too casual but don’t see anything wrong with the general idea, it’s most important that your DD is comfortable, she’s a baby after all. When we attended a family wedding I got my DD a couple of beautiful rompers from Jojo Maman Bebe, teamed them with cardigans and frilly ankle socks from Next and some nice little soft leather sandals. Everyone said how lovely the outfits were!

Notso Yes it can be everyday wear. My daughter lived in jumpsuits like that in the summer when she was little. They were practical and provided more sun protection than a dress while being cool. Now I’ve spent the last half hour looking at more after this thread.

Looks boring and dull - not for a wedding (IMO)

Not formal but you can find formal and comfortable, even for a baby.
What about pretty top and leggings type thing.

Notso yeah, probably a playdate outfit or a day out at the park in the summer. Little dresses are regular wear here. I'd obit dress my two in a babygrow or t shirt and leggings if ill or I really couldn't be bothered

Not that they're anything wrong with them if course, it's just not me.

@Notso what I can’t get over is people suggesting it looks like what a child would wear to nursery. My son comes home from nursery covered in paint, pen, mud, tomato sauce and fuck knows what else (chalk, play dough and some kind of weird glitter gel that oozed out of a broken toy have all made appearances). He has a shelf of clothes we acquired as free hand-me-downs that are designated for nursery and any clothes I care about at all he does not wear on nursery days (and I actually like dressing him formally, but for nursery there is just no point).

Meant to say OP: since your DP is playing such a significant role in the wedding I assume he’s close enough to his sister that he can ask her what her preferences are. Even if she doesn’t give a hoot I’m sure she’ll be touched he thought to ask; and just in case she’s the sort of person who thinks a baby’s clothing could be some sort of passive-aggressive attack on her it would be a good way to find out.

That is horrific! This is nice, though

The jumpsuit looks pretty enough but this is gorgeous:

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_3,mon_3.1,mon_3.1.3/8150000502?skipRedirection=true

It’s for an 11 month baby, choose whatever is comfortable and practical and won’t show food/milk stains too badly!

I think a dress might be better but purely because a jumpsuit with no poppers is going to be a pain for nappy changes.

@Papiermachecat I'm wondering what planet you're on, and damn glad I don't inhabit it. What a selfish, entitled attitude.

OP I think it's lovely and to be honest, I don't care what people wear as long as they're present if they're able to be. I don't like seeing babies in uncomfortable clothing and dresses are a pain in the neck for crawling babies. Jumpsuits are a great idea, or even a njce babygrow as they day goes on.

Yeah it's not really the right material for nursery or just casualwear, surely? It's quite diaphanous and blousey, not what you would really dress a baby who is going to be active in for a normal day. DD wears dresses sometimes but they certainly aren't that kind of floaty material as it doesn't seem very practical or hard-wearing.

My SIL is pretty laid back and is very down to earth.
Kids aren't actually invited to the wedding, only SIL's 4 DC and our DD.
Don't want DD to look totally bizarre compared to everyone else.
I can't stand when newborn babies are dressed up with really ott dresses and uncomfortable clothes.
I haven't looked massively into finding something yet, I just went to next today and really liked the look of it

I don’t like it, but she’s your baby. It’s totally your decision.

Nice outfit for going down the park in the summer. Looks like you e made zero effort for a wedding.

Some of the dresses some people have posted look a bit like baby bridesmaid dresses. I would avoid those

People are fucking weird.
Those fluffy dresses are tacky to me but wouldn't care if a child wore one or not to my wedding.

Imagine being upset by what a baby wears to a wedding

I think it’s lovely OP!

Certainly not something I’d send my kids to nursery in, lol. Nor is it ‘horrific’

I’m sure DD will look lovely in whatever you choose, and if people have a problem with it I think that says more about them!

I agree, OP, you want something comfortable and pretty. I personally don't love the jumpsuit you posted, but there's nothing wrong with it in principle. You definitely don't have to dress her up in anything frilly or lacy or utterly impractical.

I like it, looks super cute!

I'd get a nice little dress that she can wear for the photos then put her in the jumpsuit just before you feed her/let her down to play. Then everyone should be happy. Or get a baby grow made with "happy wedding day aunt & uncle X" so shes super cosy later on!

That jumpsuit isn't nice but I can't stand the idea of small children in naff formal clothes. I'm utterly sure you can find something lovely and not over naff. Would it hurt to wear something that fits the bill? I think not. I say this as the mum of 4 adult children with eclectic taste.

OK, nothing shitty and bridesmaidy, but there has to be a dress out there to suit. Manners come into it.

Nice outfit for going down the park in the summer. Looks like you made zero effort for a wedding.

20 years ago, my SIL was horrified when I said I wouldn’t be buying 10 month old DS a new outfit for her wedding. He looked lovely in his hand me down tartan dungarees