Christening outfit

[debi2000]

What would be an appropriate outfit to wear to a friends babys christening on 2nd April? My boyf is wearing a suit which is great for him, but i dont want to get too tarted up incase my friend and the god mother think im trying to steal their thunder!

[rosieo]

The last one I went to I wore black trousers black top and killer heels, and I was the Godmother. I don't think people go too overboard these days for Christenings. Just wear whatever you like:-)

[Bohne]

My last one I wore a brown long knitted dress and brown boots.
I'd agree with rosieo, though, where whatever feels comfortable.

[rampart]

At the cathedral where my wife and I attend, most of the congregation dresses very nicely every Sunday. At baptisms, I have noticed that there is a wider variety of dress among the godparents and sponsors. I think this has to do with the fact that these people come from all walks of life and may not necessarily belong to our church. I have never heard anyone comment on the dress of the godparents and visitors, so my feeling is that you could probably wear whatever you wish, and as appropriate for the church and your friends.

I would add this comment: I always wear a suit to the cathedral services, and Wife dresses very nicely as well. That's what most parishioners do. My dear friends, however, are quite poor and live in a small village with a small church. Few people wear suits. So when we were asked to be godparents a few years ago, it would have been entirely inappropriate for me to have worn a dark suit. Instead, I wore slacks and a jacket in medium colors (probably brown, I really don't recall), and Wife wore a nice outfit, but certainly not haute coutier.

So while you can probably wear whatever you wish, do consider all circumstances.

[colesys]

You can never go wrong with a nice trousersuit. You can pick one up cheap enough in NewLook or Next depending on how much you want to spend. If you feel a little overdressed you can always take off the jacket.

[joko]

a nice summer dress would be ok

[geo0939]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a BOYF?

[mattie]

Anything you would wear for a wedding would be suitable for a christening.

And geo0939 BOYFriend