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

[JustAnotherManicMomday]

Attending a christening and not sure if this is OTT.

several people have suggested jeans and a Jumper actually (I know you didn’t).

But you absolutely know what it was about your post that riled me. Don’t be disingenuous!

I think this depends on two factors, if it's a more traditional type of service or more modern service, second consideration is if you are a Godparent or just a guest. If it's the former of both considerations then I think the dress is fine, if it's the latter, I think you might feel over dressed.

@DappledThings
Can I ask what age you are as I'm mystified by your attitude to dress and women in general.

Regardless of whether people should dress up for a christening a tight long lace dress that looks like it’s made of viscose isn’t suitable for a christening.

Really? Not sure what's mystifying about it. I'm 45. If not sure about a dress code I'd always rather be under than over dressed.

Still don't consider a christening of any background to be an event formal enough to mean a wedding/day at the races/evening party dress will look anything than a bit daft.

Why not?! Baggy cotton only for god's house?

The Lord prefers biodegradable fibres...

Is this one any better or am just going with jeans and a top? I generally don't do these things very often but it's the child of a friend of over 20 years. Don't see them all the time, yet I was always raised to make an effort for occassions.

@quantumbutterfly to be fair, there is a quote in the bible about the wearing of mixed fabrics, so I'm surprised that no one has used this yet, as a reason to not wear the dress.

Thou shalt not wear viscose 🤣

Actual quote below.

Leviticus 19:19 ESV
You shall keep my statutes. You shall not let your cattle breed with a different kind. You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor shall you wear a garment of cloth made of two kinds of material.

I like the first one better. Do you have a nice wool coat to wear over for the service?

Could you stretch to two straps?

I think it’s absolutely fine. If you’re comfortable in it, wear it.

Definitely better, if you have a cardigan to go over it. Partly because you'll be freezing and partly because it still looks a bit weddingy otherwise.

I’d say yes, dress it down with flat shoes.

It’s freezing. It’s February. It’s a ridiculous outfit.

Agree.

I think that people who say this is the OP ‘drawing attention’ to herself, aren’t the type to go out or dress up much. I live a life where most people dress up for most occasions. So nobody would bat an eyelid at somebody coming to a christening like this.

If you are surrounded by people who live in casual clothes and sportswear, and a nice top with jeans is the epitome of dressing up, then I can see why you might find this dress ‘attention-seeking’.

Yes exactly. I am not Christian but love learning about other religions. Should I not have gone to friends’ weddings and christenings because I am not a Christian. Goodness.

Well I may end up back to plan and with a leather jacket to make it more casual and flats or a tiny heel. Will decide in the morning i guess. Waiting on a friend going with me to decide what shes going with then will make a final decision. That way if shes casual I will be, if she could be co sidereal over dressed then if we're arriving together we may as well be in the same boat.

*plan a

@PlumpAndDeliciousFatcat Unfortunately not, given that the designer made it with one.

I was being facetious . It didn’t get above 3° here today.

I think you might have had slightly different responses if you had mentioned previously that the event is tomorrow!

You've chosen select quotes there

@longestlurkerever yes, because those were the ones I was referring to. In terms of providing enough seating and service sheets, surely it is up to the parents of the child being christened to notify the church of the number of attendees? Isn't that a discussion that should be had between the vicar and the parents?

It’s very evening-wear, Personally, I think some a bit more daytime would be better for a Christening. The dress in the photo would be ideal if it was only knee-length, but as it is, I think it more appropriate for dinner/dancing.

Neither of those dresses are suitable for a church christening.

I’m a regular church goer and know that the dress code is fairly casual but I was invited to a christening at another church and decided to wear a nice coat. I felt ridiculously overdressed. The child’s mother was wearing a jersey dress and cardigan.

Wearing race wear just looks totally out of kilter with whole point of a christening.

If the christening was on a cruise ship, the second dress might be appropriate. Possibly.