A Quick Look At Christening Gowns And What They're Used For

Christening gowns gained their general design back in the Victorian era, when babies wore gowns for everyday use as well. Then, the main difference between a christening gown and a regular one was the color. Everyday gowns came in many colors, while the christening variety was always white.

Now, everyday gowns for babies are a thing of the past, but christening gowns remain the preferred garment for the day of baptism. The white color has been retained in most instances as well, though other colors sometimes pop up. The length of the gowns have also been shortened a bit, though they are still typically much longer than the baby wearing them.

Buy clothes with your close friends and trade clothes with them. This is a good way to expand your wardrobe and for you and your friends to keep up with the latest fashion trends. People trade clothes all the time, so do not hesitate to trade clothes with your closest friends.

Another difference between now and the Victorian era is the duration the christening gown is worn. It used to be worn for about a week, but now, it is typically only worn on the day of the baptism.

Keep in mind that wearing the right accessories makes a tremendous difference in your look. For example, V and Y-shaped necklaces will draw eyes down. Long earrings will extend your neck. A good hat can turn an average outfit into a great one. Therefore, make sure that you think about what accessories you will be wearing with your outfit.

There are many different practices concerning christening gowns other than the basics. Catholics almost always use them during baptismal ceremonies, so some people think that they are only a Catholic practice. In reality, many other Christian denominations use them as well. Anglican baptisms often involve christening gowns due to that church's close similarity to Catholicism. Other similar churches use them as well. Churches that are farther from Catholicism in terms of doctrine are more likely to forego the gowns.

Make sure that you dress for each occasion you attend appropriately. If you go to a big fancy dinner then you are going to want to make sure that you wear nice formal attire. Yet if you are going to a simple outing with friends then you don't have to go all out. As for a christening, all you need to wear is your christening gown and your absolutely good to go.

Christening gowns are obtained in many ways. New gowns are purchased from a store and are immediately ready to wear. Antique gowns are often passed down through a single family for generations, but they may also be bought from individual sellers. Another practice is to make a christening gown from some of the fabric of the mother's wedding dress. Those who practice this tradition often use the same gown for each of their children. In any case, the day of baptism is a special one. Be sure to bring a camera to capture baby wearing the baptismal robe!

Jill Fox is the proud owner of Maylees Boutique and runs the business with her 4 daughters selling christening gowns, baptism dresses, flower girl dresses, boys tuxedos, and much more.