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

[JustAnotherManicMomday]

Attending a christening and not sure if this is OTT.

I love the colour - but the style is very

LOOK AT MY BUM. LOOK AT IT.

Probably not right for a christening.

This style of dress wouldn't be considered to be overdressed for a christening at my church and in my family.

Is that not making the secular side of the Christening more important than the religious side?

I'm an atheist now but was brought up as a practising Christian. And as I understand it the Christening service is about welcoming the child, or indeed adult, into the family of the church. And that's why the general church congregation should be welcome at the the ceremony to greet their new member.

The relatives and friends of the child can have a social get together any time.

Jeans and jumpers for a christening? Where in the world is that acceptable?

I was going to say similar to pp. Depends on your circle? If it feels right go for it. It'd be a bit long for me and no split.

Admittedly I'm haven't been to many christenings but I would tend to think "Sunday best" was more appropriate than jeans and jumpers, but I.do think that slit is a bit much

Weddings aren't about you either, and are religious for many, but you still dress up. I do think I'd avoid sexy though.

Looks like an even split. Going to look for a plan B today.

Shocked at the jeans and jumper suggestions.
A christening is a dress up do imo/ experience. All the chaps in suits and ladies in frocks. Never seen anyone in jeans.

Lovely frock but maybe a bit too evening wear-y. That said I don’t think I’d notice or comment, it’s only that I’m considering it.

Some comments above about over dressing making you seem unfamiliar or out of place or something but I think dressing up and setting the bar high is fine tbh.

Yes. It's a beautiful dress, I love it. But save it for an evening event! Its a bit vampish for an early spring christening, the occasion calls for something lighter imo

The last few Christenings I went to were so casual, I had a dress / tights / boots / blazer on and felt really over dressed. I don't think they're such a smart event as they used to be!

Was that a pun 🤣

Show us what you choose.

@TheAzureSwan you could say the same about a church wedding!

I'm about to be god parent and I've been to various church classes with the family of my god child. Everyone is taking it seriously. The family attend that church weekly anyway. Treating the occasion as a celebration, does not take away from the significance of the event.

Even the royal family dress up and celebrate a child's christening!

How recently have you been to a Christening?

I'd have said they were dress up occasions until five years ago or so, but a suit at one is a rarity these days and I haven't been to one in probably at least three years that a lady wore a fancy dress. This would be fancier than what the mum wore at all of those evenings.

They're not quite "leggings and jumpers", but people do seem to wear jeans and a nice top...

Just look for a day frock or smart trousers and top

That’s more an evening type dress

It's lovely. I don't see the problem. All the christenings I've been to have been very smart/dressed up. They were separate Christening events though, not part of normal service.

I've seen jeans at (formal) funerals and weddings

A bit of effort wouldn't kill people

@YouveGotAFastCar not where I am from. All men wear a suit and ladies nice frocks and coats! The last one I went to was in November.

I'm at the age where everyone has young children, so I've been to at least 4 in the last 12 months. You would certainly stand out if you were underdressed. Additionally, in our church, the christening mass happens after Sunday service (Catholic Church) and the usual congregation leave before the christening begins, so it's literally just friends and family, there to see the baptism.

Don’t! It’s a lovely dress. Wear it with a plainer long coat in case the church is cold or everyone else is in jeans and jumpers. I always dress up. It’s a conversation starter, it brings joy and makes me feel great.

It's evening wear, not really appropriate for a daytime do IMO. That said, you won't look terribly out of place if you do wear it, just a bit overdressed because it's full length.

I like it. It’s dark and smart.

@Lamelie m. I agree. I'd pair it a nice, plain formal coat for the service! It's a lovely dress!

Gorgeous. Totally wear it and ignore the pearl-clutchers.

Well actually I think people getting married in a religious ceremony in a church or similar when neither of the celebrants have any religious faith or beliefs is the height if hypocrisy. And yes I do think the absolute obsession surrounding what people wear for a wedding is ridiculous nonsense.

But actually after I commented on your family tradition up thread I did regret my post a bit because really how your family celebrate a Christening is really none of my business.
And it's actually pleasing to read your subsequent post about how you all take the Christening seriously as a religious sacrament. So I apologise.

I've never been to a Christening that took place during the general service, it's always been a separate thing. Everybody has always somewhat dressed up.

I think the dress is nice but the length makes it a bit more evening than daytime. I'd go for something a bit shorter.