What to Wear to a Baptism

Hi Christa,

First of all let me congratulate you, I love your site. It has become part of my daily readings.

I was wondering if you could help me. I’m attending a baptism in late March and I was thinking of wearing a strapless dress (pictured). How should I wear it and with what accessories? The ceremony is not formal, but since it’s in a church, so I should wear something to cover up. Also, I’m the godmother and I’ll be carrying her in my arms through all the ceremony, so high heels don’t seem like a good idea. What should I do?

Thanks and kind regards, Marta from Portugal

Dear Marta,

Thanks for emailing me.

I love that dress for a baptism, great choice. To cover up for church I would suggest the following options; a cropped 3/4 sleeve jacket, a little shrug, or a fitted cardigan. Black seems to be the best choice, I wouldn’t do white because the pattern of the dress may show through it.

For accessories skip the necklace and choose pretty earrings. Either studs or a delicate drop earring and a coordinating bracelet. I love the red bag you have in the picture, but for church a black bag would be more modest for the occasion.

You’re right about heels, you should be comfortable and just thinking about the beautiful baby not your aching feet. Avoid a flat shoe though, instead try a low wedge heel, that is low cut in front (like the shoe you’re wearing in the picture).

xx
Christa Jean

P.S Below are a few examples: