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What to wear to a christening?

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DonkeyFacedCunt · 24/03/2025 18:11

I am going to a christening on Sunday and not sure what to wear. I am usually quite casual but have a couple of things that might be okay. It is a Baptist church so I am thinking it will be relatively informal.
would bias cut longish satin skirt, leather jacket, black top/jumper and white trainers be okay? I don’t really have any suitable shoes but happy to buy some if anyone has any ideas. (Or clothes!)

I am a short but slim 40 year old woman. Want to be comfy but not frumpy…

TIA

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Crocmush · 24/03/2025 18:13

Are you sure it's a christening if it's in a Baptist church? It is for an older person?

DonkeyFacedCunt · 24/03/2025 18:14

Or black wide leg trousers with a fitted white shirt and long coat?

or leather leggings, cashmere polo neck and one hundred stars short kimono

or a tea dress and leather jacket (and be cold?)

think that’s all my options!

or buying something…

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DonkeyFacedCunt · 24/03/2025 18:15

Crocmush · 24/03/2025 18:13

Are you sure it's a christening if it's in a Baptist church? It is for an older person?

It is a baptism, for an older person, yes.

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semideponent · 24/03/2025 18:17

Your outfit sounds great. Made an effort but not OTT

Ddakji · 24/03/2025 18:19

Your outfit sounds fine. If it’s anything like the ones round here you’ll be up against magnificent African women in traditional clothing - my mum spend DD’s christening (not Baptist but in a church with a majority Nigerian congregation) admiring what everyone was wearing. Or they’ll be in Sunday beat like in the 50s.

Crocmush · 24/03/2025 18:23

I really don't think you need to buy anything. I probably wouldn't wear the satin skirt or leather trousers. All the rest sound fine.
I'm asking about the age a) in case you'd misunderstood where it was and b) because I think christenings of babies can have more of a dressed up element

Crocmush · 24/03/2025 18:23

I wouldn't wear anything with your username on it though 😃

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