No idea what to wear to Christening.

[Kayzr]

My neice is being christened on the 20th December. I have nothing to wear and no idea what to buy. I was thinking of a dress but not sure what style suits me really and I don't want to be freezing.

I am a size 18 and I have a large stomach. I am 5'8" and my legs are ok.

I can't wear wool as it makes me itch really badly and I come out in a rash.

Thanks.

get an acrylic dress then

is it formal? ours were intimate family and godparent only things
we all wore jeans iirc adn dad is the vicar so hey ho.

taoilred trews anda sweater or shirt?

i do like a shirt

It is formal. MIL was talking about hats and fascinators the other day as if it was a royal wedding.

i have on today one of these in purple and grey another ebay bargin last year
adn this shirt here
black boots and treggings ( TOP shop sale last year!)
imo that woudl suit you for stoomach issues and also looking smart?

ah but lordy oyu are but a youngster..
le me think on

Hi

I have my sons this weekend and size 14/16 with stomach issues and have got from GAP a purple shift type dress and long boyfriend cardy from Tesco. They also do it in navy with lighter swirls can be dressed up or down so could be worn after?

Also how about this from MS?
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Wool-Rich-Floral-Corsage-Dress/dp/B002NCG0MA?ie=UTF8&qid=1258979616&c ategoryNodeID=&ref=sr12&page=&node=42966030&sr=1-2&mnSBrand=core&rh=

This is lovely on and not itchy (I have wool issues as well!)

Or this with some funky tights and heals?
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Portfolio-Splash-Print-Length-Dress/dp/B002ML9LU0?ie=UTF8&qid=1258979 657&categoryNodeID=&ref=sr18&page=&node=42966030&sr=1-8&mnSBrand=core&rh=

or this from monsoon?

http://www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/55019808#

Not sure what your budget or colouring is but let me know if close or very far away?

Nik x

nik
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and what is with the kiss

oops sorry rubbish at links but copy/paste to look

It's a dodgy keyboard with has had too much G&T spilt on it over the years so puts random keys in when not expected - it can be a rather inapproriate laptop at times just like it's owner!

see that should have said "which" not with

I love the colour of this dress and its vintage style. The dresses I have tried on from the 125 years range have been very well cut and flattering. You could wear it with a fake fur jacket (to avoid hypothermia) and some suede platform shoes or knee-length boots.

Magenta M&S dress

Sorry to butt in on post but where does one get suede platform shoes from? I'm need some

really?? I have been to several christenings ( Roman Catholic and Protestant) and have never seen anyone in a hat or fascinator

well, apart from someone's great granny in a wee woolly hat

don't you have ANYTHING that would do? what do you have that's ok - smart trousers or decent skirt? boots? don't go out and buy a dress if you won't wear it again

Any colour in particular? Budget?

Have you tried www.mystylesecret.co.uk they have some lovely dresses and you get 20% off with code face58
I hope this helps

Stylelostinlabour, have a look here for some ideas on the suede platform front:

Shopstyle shoes

Thanks fab site!

Thanks for all the links. I don't really have anything that I can wear. I have a lovely dress but I think it is too revealing up top for a Christening.

Florence, that dress is gorgeous.

I don't want to spend more than £60 and I don't mind any colour but I don't really like very bold patterns.

Would this be terrible or could it work?

its a lovely colour, but not sure if you would feel comfortable if you have tummy issues

Not keen on sweater dress. This is lovely:

John Lewis dress

It's a very flattering style. I prefer the purple but the black is in stock and you could wear it with boots and a gorgeous pashmina-style wrap to keep you cosy.

Ooh that is gorgeous!! I also prefer the purple but the black is nice too.

JL dress is really lovely - it'd be worth phoning round the stores to see if you can find it anywhere. They're usually v happy to parcel and post direct.

We haven't got a JL anywhere near us. Could try ringing them.

John Lewis on line is really good. I've ordered a lot of clothes recently and it's been very quick.