A child’s christening is a special and exciting moment in a parent’s life. Any whim for this moment is very welcome. The doubt about what to wear is common among mothers, bridesmaids and guests. The first tip is that no matter how special the occasion is, the production of the clothing should not be exaggerated and, in general, light tones are chosen.
Normally, women want to look beautiful, elegant and fashionable. And rightly so, however, it is necessary to remember that they will be in a religious environment, therefore, it is necessary to dress according to the environment, even if there is a party afterwards to celebrate the baptism. Glamorous, sexy or very sporty clothes do not suit a christening ceremony.
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HOW WOMEN SHOULD DRESS FOR A BAPTIZATION
- As cores must be discreet. Generally, the preference is for light tones, but this is not a rule. Prints are also welcome. The important thing is to be careful when choosing tones.
- Skirts or dresses They should be at knee height or slightly above. They should not be short.
- The blouses and dresses, they should preferably be with sleeves. Necklines, transparencies, strapless and tight clothes are also not welcome.
- For those who don’t give up pants, these should not be jeans or tight to the body, like leggings. They must be social.
Important: at a baby’s christening, do not wear clothes with decorations or anything related that could hurt the baby’s head.
HOW MEN SHOULD DRESS
Men should be dressed in business or as close to business as possible. In the case of jeans, the shirt must be formal and the shoes can be sneakers so as not to lose style. Otherwise, pants, shirt and shoes must be formal.
HOW THE BAPTIZING PARTY SHOULD BE DRESSED
The tradition for the person being baptized is the garment called mandrião, worn by both sexes. Many choose it, however, it is not a rule. If there is a preference for other pieces, the girl can wear a dress and the boy pants and a shirt. Normally the color chosen is white, but this is not the rule either.
See some examples below!
