Christening dresses for ladies, midi and covered

What a godmother can wear to the church

You’ll stand at the font, hold the baby and end up in every picture. So pick something you won’t have to adjust. Our powder pink angora-blend midi has a high neck, full-length sleeves and a hem that drops past the knee, so there’s nothing left to cover up. It’s a warm knit, which helps in a cold building. We’d add a thin headscarf that matches your coat and a pair of pearl earrings.

Prefer velvet? The powder velvet midi is fitted, with long sleeves and the same below-the-knee length. Underneath, go for seamless underwear, and the velvet will sit smooth. And sit down in it at the fitting. Part of the service is spent in a pew, and a close cut should feel fine on the hips when you’re seated.

Guest styles that last from the service to the lunch

A christening is a long day. The powder sheath midi is cut straight, so it follows the body without squeezing, and its three-quarter sleeve leaves the wrist free for a watch. Choose its size by your hips. Gray, cream and light beige all sit well next to that powder shade. It isn’t tied to a season, and with a gray blazer it goes to the office on Monday.

The beige rib dress ends at the knee and has a high neck. For church, add a thin belt and pearls. Its beige looks the same in photos as it does in life, with no pink cast. In blue velvet, our boat-neck midi stops at mid-calf. Size that one by the bust, because a boat neck should rest evenly on the collarbones.

Deeper colors are fine for a guest. Burgundy or emerald velvet, cut as a round-neck midi with full sleeves, suits a table where the grandparents sit too.

Frequently asked questions

Is knee-length modest enough for a baptism?

It covers the knee when you stand. If your church is strict, take a midi. Every ladies christening dress on this page is one or the other.

Do I need sleeves for the service?

Most styles here have long or three-quarter sleeves. The pleated velvet midis in red and emerald have short ones, so bring a jacket for the church.

Which shoes and bag go with powder pink?

Nude shoes and a small bag. Over the angora-blend midi we’d wear a gray or cream coat, with beige boots if it’s cold.

What size should I order?

Anything from XS to XL. A UK 10–12 is our M. Not sure? Send your measurements to our manager. You can also browse midis with long sleeves, velvet in midi length, pink midi shades or the full midi page.