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

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Attending a christening and not sure if this is OTT.

I steward at our Catholic Church … and you get a real mixed bag of outfits.
We have some local Irish Traveler families, who are very dressed up. We have some local families who come very dressed down. TBH, I’ve never been that bothered - would prefer shoulders covered, but hey ho.
The priest doesn’t really notice, he’s doing 40 christenings a year.

It’s a family occasion, and a great celebration.. don’t overthink it…and have fun.

What a lovely, measured response!

Very nice. Accessorize, though.

I blooming bet it is see through if the light is right.

Bear in mind also that a lot of churches are freezing at this time of year.

In my circle and church the dress would be fine. Christenings are like small weddings to us so we do get very dressed up.

That isn't a christening dress. That's a night time do dress.

This.

I think that's totally inappropriate for a christening.

It's nice, but not for church.

Depends on your church. My church was very mixed, some wore formal clothes and hats to service, teenagers wore whatever their fashion fad was at the time, most people looked kempt and made an effort. Christenings were held during normal services and those that stood up with the child would make an extra effort. Acceptance of all and respect for the occasion is the christian attitude.
op your dress is lovely, are you a parent/godparent standing up with the child? If so, tone it down from evening wear with a long coat. Churches are often cold anyway.

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I suspect it is transparent if the light is behind you.
Nice dress for a party where you want to make a statement about you. Not so good for a christening, where the focus is on welcoming a child into (whichever) Church, with the attendant important ritual.

Does this mean you think a Christening is all about what people are wearing then?

It's not ALL about what people wear. But it shows respect to wear something nice.

It's not ALL about what people wear. But it shows respect to wear something nice.

I agree. But the dress the OP posted wasn't "something nice". It was a dress designed to bring attention to the wearer at an evening doo.

In my little town, turning up to a christening like this would raise some eyebrows. It would be massively overdressed. From the responses from others, perhaps elsewhere you will be fine! I think if you have to ask then perhaps it is too much.

That’s an evening dress. Christenings are day time events.

I see Nanny McPhee is back.

In the Church of England, there isn’t a dress code, but the importance is placed on the child or person being baptised and the commitment that parents and godparents are making. No-one should feel excluded based on what they wear, as long as it’s decent.

The green dress looks like evening wear but if it’s the only smart outfit you have and you feel comfortable in it then go for it. I think if you have a choice, and you’re buying a new outfit, then look at day dresses as that would be much more appropriate.

Sorry op, I generally err towards being overdressed rather than underdressed, but even I think it’s too much for a christening.

Jeans and jumper? Never have I ever been to any formal occasion (christenings included) where people show up in the above getup. Thankfully. You can scruff around literally any day of your life, why would anyone choose to do this on a celebratory occasion. Would it kill people to put some effort and display some self respect once in a while. But like I said, haven't even seen anyone wearing hoodies during christenings.

That said, the dress is a bit too evening-y, IMO. Nothing wrong with it, a conservative length and colour, but bodycon fit and lace would be better for an evening, maybe. Something ligther and A-line/tunic/slightly loser fit would work better (just not 'jeans and jumper' ffs).

And to that one 'christenings are not about what people are wearing, it's not a fashion show'. Christenings are not ashes on the head and burlap tunics, it's a family celebration. Usually followed by a formal dinner, get together of the guests or a party. And people dress up for those. Many people plan their outfits and don't just throw on the first thing they find beside their bed. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Following that logic, you can rock up to the wedding in trackies, it's a 'union before god' or some such bullshit (I'm an atheist), so what does it matter what people wear, god has eyes for everyone, no? And no need for any party, better to donate all the money to the poor, right?

I don't even know who Nanny McPhee is so if that's an insult it's lost on me.

I too just don't think it's appropriate, it's too full on for a baby christening. I love it when women take centre stage, but that event is just not the right place for it.

please do not chat, look at your phone or give the impression of being bored through the religious bits. Most the guests are visibly bored, disrupt the service talking (when during our regular service especially it's so rude) and they have taken the "good seats" so the regular congregation are stuck in the stacking chairs at the back, the ones funding the "beautiful medieval church" that the guests are taking photos (during the service) of. If the collection was nice and full, there would at least be one good thing but no, they don't even put in a pound

This does seem rather miserable tbh,

@longestlurkerever so, you really think that asking the congregation not to look at their phones or talk during the service, look bored or treat the church as an Instagram venue is being "miserable"

Good grief. There is a time and place when you show respect, and attending a christening is one of them. I'm with @mitogoshigg

If you can't stop looking at your phone or chatting for half an hour then you shouldn't attend!

I agree that I think people should dress with respect for the occasion.
But there is a huge difference between wearing something decent and making it about dressing for drawing attention to yourself.
The main attention should be on the religious sacrament not scanning the attendees for fashion tips.