A stylish guide to a Godmother outfit for a Christening
Taryn Davies
Published: March 19, 2018
There’s plenty of stress and hoopla surrounding dressing for a wedding, but Christenings can be just as formal events and finding the perfect godmother outfit for a christening can be just as stressful.
But we have some stylish, formal and comfortable options for you to consider when you’ve been asked to stand for a friend or family member’s child.
Being a Godmother to a child is an incredibly honourable thing, you’ve been chosen by the parents to help educate and care for the child. If you’ve been chosen to be a godmother, you want to make sure that you’re dressed appropriately, especially as you’ll be required to stand up on the altar.
What not to wear to a Christening
You’re advised not to wear any very revealing clothing, avoiding plunging necklines, ultra miniskirts that you find it difficult to sit in, anything that leaves you feeling like you’re more exposed than you should be whilst attending church.
Flashy outfits are also discouraged, try to avoid loud colours or neon shades. You want everyone’s focus to be on the child, not you. You’re trying to get a more elegant look in subtle fabrics and colours.
What you can wear to a Christening
You can wear white if you’re a godmother in a baptism or christening, the no-white rule is only for weddings.
Anything that you feel comfortable in, dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, trousers etc.
Although Christenings don’t have an ‘official’ dress code, they’re a formal event and therefore should be treated as such with elegant outfits that don’t lean too close to clubbing attire.
Shop some of our favourite looks for a godmother to wear to a christening below.
Missguided Grey Crepe One Shoulder Bow Sleeve Midi Dress
Missguided White Bandeau Tie Waist Skort Playsuit
Topshop Rhonda Fringed Mules
Topshop Embroidered Midi Slip Dress
Pretty Little Thing WHITE COIN STUDDED LEG TIE BLOCK HEEL SANDAL
Topshop Ophira Feather Flower Crossbody Bag
Pretty Little Thing DUSTY BLUE LACE BINDING DETAIL BARDOT MIDI DRESS
Missguided Pink Mesh Ponte Stripe Long Sleeve Dress
Missguided V Front Bardot Midi Dress White
Missguided White Lace Tassel Hem Dress
ASOS DESIGN Scuba Mini Dress With Embellished Sleeves
ASOS PETITE 3D Flower Shoulder Mini Shift Dress
ASOS PREMIUM Scuba Pinny Midi Tulle Dress
ASOS Scuba Midaxi Skirt With Scallop Hem In Stripe
Forever New Tiered Lace Mini Dress
Frock And Frill Premium 2 In 1 Midi Pencil Dress With Embellished Skirt
Missguided Tiered One Shoulder Midi Dress
PrettyLittleThing Lace Contrast Midi Dress
PrettyLittleThing Lace Detail Stripe Dress
True Decadence Pleated Swing Dress With Cold Shoulder Detail
Miss Selfridge Blue Skirt Suit
Miss Selfridge Blush Ruched Sleeve Blazer Co Ord
Miss Selfridge PETITE Ruffle Bardot Jumpsuit
Miss Selfridge PETITE White Wrap Buttoned Jumpsuit
Miss Selfridge PREMIUM Blue Bow Front Jumpsuit
Miss Selfridge PREMIUM Floral Print High Low Maxi Dress
Miss Selfridge PREMIUM Lace Cold Shoulder Skater Dress
Miss Selfridge White Floral Co Ord
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